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Take good care of the skin you're in

Last updated Monday, February 27, 2012 - 10:42am

As teenagers, most of us are stressing about school, dances, friends, and just life in general. Boys and girls get acne! Having all this stress can cause our skin to freak out. We've all had it happen, wake up in the morning with a huge zit in the middle of our forehead.

Well, there are definitely ways to prevent that. Here are some skin care tips for everyone:

1. Find your skin type

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Utah winters can be tough on our skin -- here are some ways to soften up

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, January 23, 2012 - 4:23pm

Utah may not have as much snow as usual this year, but it's not lacking in cold, dry air.

Extreme temperature changes during the winter months can wreak havoc on the skin, causing dryness, chapping, cracks, windburn and even sun damage, especially in winter sports enthusiasts.

"More than anything, it's the lack of moisture," said Dr. Chad Tingey, a dermatologist and surgeon at the Ogden Clinic. "The dryness takes away some of the moisture that your skin secretes to protect itself."

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