Reasons Your Skin Isn't Perfect

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Perfect skin. It’s what we all want, and it's the reason so many of us spend countless hours (and dollars) trying to figure out which skin-care products to buy. Luckily, I’ve got the surprising scoop on what you’re doing — and not doing — that’s likely keeping your complexion from looking its best.

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