Get Glowing

Most people associate summer skin with freckles and a tan, but for some, the sizzling sun just exacerbates their dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Getting a smooth, even, radiant complexion like Ginnifer Goodwin's can be tricky: Lasers have proven an effective answer to treating fine lines and mild sun damage, but they can cause the skin to be extra-sensitive to the sun. Fortunately, there are new treatments on the market, like the Clear + Brilliant, which address these needs without putting skin at risk.

"Clear and Brilliant is a milder fractionated treatment that causes less redness and inflammation in the skin than stronger treatments, such as the Fraxel, says Dr. Anne Chapas, a dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York. "The more inflammation, the more cautious someone needs to be exposing the skin to the sun after treatment. Clear and Brilliant is a much safer treatment than more aggressive treatments and can be performed even in the hottest months."

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