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    How can I get a baby soft face?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Drink lots of water, wear sunscreen and moisturizer every day, and use products designed for your skin type.
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    How do you make your skin soft?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    If your skin feels rough it could be dehydrated or it could be a sign of a more serious issue. If you take good care of your skin, drink lots of water, and eat a healthy diet, you may need to see a dermatologist to figure out what's going on.
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    How do I clear my skin?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Drinking lots of water and exercising regularly will help clear pores, as will using a chemical exfoliant, like glycolic acid, a few times a week.
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    How do you get smooth skin?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Keeping your skin's texture smooth is a matter of maintaining good circulation and exfoliating dead skin. Begin every morning by dry brushing your skin to gently exfoliate and improve circulation. A few times a week, apply an alpha-hydroxy acid for a gentle chemical exfoliation.
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    When is the best time to moisturize?
    Margareth Pierre-Louis, MD
    Board Certified Dermatologist
    Dr. Margareth Pierre-Louis is a board certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, Physician Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Twin Cities Dermatology Center and Equation Skin Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Twin Cities Dermatology Center is a comprehensive dermatology clinic treating patients of all ages through clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and telemedicine. Equation Skin Care was created to provide the best in evidence-based, natural skin care products. Dr. Pierre-Louis earned a BS in Biology and an MBA from Duke University, an MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota, and completed a dermatopathology fellowship at Washington University in St Louis. Dr. Pierre-Louis is board certified in dermatology, cutaneous surgery, and dermatopathology by the American Boards of Dermatology and Pathology.
    Board Certified Dermatologist
    Expert Answer
    I tell patients if you want to hydrate your skin, put moisturizer on right after you have gotten the skin wet after a lukewarm shower. Warming up the skin can help open it up and make it more amenable to hydration.
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    I have some blackheads on my face. What can I do?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Use a chemical exfoliant (an alpha or beta hydroxy acid) 2-3 times a week to dissolve dirt and oil. Regular exercise can also be effective.
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    During winter, my skin itches. What can I do?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Try using cooler water when you wash and consider a stronger moisturizer like shea butter or coconut oil. Keep your showers short and drink lots of water.
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