• Skin Care
Feb 7, 2013 3:20 PM EST
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How To Take Winter Skin From Blah To Beautiful (Yes, It's Possible!)
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You want: that lit-from-within glow
You need: regular exfoliation

"Skin can appear dull if the surface cells are not turning over and being exfoliated properly," says Dr. Linder. The best way to brighten skin at home? An exfoliant with synthetic beads, not natural grains. "Use gentle exfoliants to remove this impacted surface," she says, "but avoid scrubs that contain crushed nut pits, as these can cause irritation," she says.

Photographed by Ryan Koopmans