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Is your skin ready for summer? As beach season approaches , anxiety is almost palpable with both women and men who will soon bare it all -- or close to it. After being bundled up all winter long, people will shed their sweaters and jeans and show some skin. But "the problem with summer skin is winter skin," says Steve Fallek, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York City and Englewood, N.J. "Our skin is dry from the cold, harsh winter." While some are concerned about looking odd on the beach, he says, "others are worried about being outside in less clothing than they are used to." WebMD to the rescue: Our doctor-approved tips will help your skin get a healthy glow in time for Memorial Day -- and with results designed to last through Labor Day and beyond. Exfoliate to Get Rid of Dry, Dull Skin Experts say the best way to get your skin ready for summer is with regular exfoliation. This gets rid of dead, dry skin cells . "You can use a chemical or physical ex...

Beauty brands not native to America have invaded the market over the past few years — occupying prime shelf space everywhere from Sephora to Target. But instead of erecting walls to keep outsiders at bay, U.S. consumers have wholeheartedly embraced the hair, makeup, and skincare crazes from foreign lands as if they were their own. (Perhaps beauty products are even better than an olive branch?) Korean beauty, for example, is such a big hit that several stores (like Nordstroms) have devoted precious square footage to the country’s cosmetic exports, while K-themed pop-up shops (like Glow Recipe’s Glow Studio in New York City) and subscription services deliver goods straight to your door (there’s Soko Glam’s Klog Box and Mishibox to name two popular options ) abound from coast to coast. But Korean companies aren ’t the only ones interested in expanding their territory and capturing the hearts (and complexions) of an adoring American public : Argentina, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, an...