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BY NICOLE CATANESE PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS FORTUNA

When you hit the gym, toning the muscles in the back ofyour body is a top priority-think butt, quads and calves.But in your daily beauty routine, these areas are often outof sight, out of mind. Our simple backside beautifierswill help you flaunt a hot rear view-in short shorts, abikini or nothing at all-with crazy confidence..

GO BACKIOBASICSBacne is keeping youfrom rocking a cutoutLululemon top or a back­less LBD on date night.

BACNETHE CAUSE Your workout playsa role: Women sweat moston their upper middle back,according to a study publishedby the American College ofSports Medicine. "Back acneoften has the same triggers asfacial aerie-hormones spur

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an increase in oil production, anddirt and sweat clog pores-yet it'stypically tougher to treat becausecreams are rubbed away whenyou put on clothes or lie down;'says Paul Frank, M.D., a cosmeticdermatologist in New York City."And this type of acne can beextreme because the skin on thatpart of the back is thicker andthe hair follicles are larger, creat­ing a perfect breeding groundfor bacteria:'DIY SOLUTION Grab a loofah that hasa handle or attach the ClarisonicBody Brush Extension Handle ($25,clarisonic.com) to your go-to face

tool, then lather up your back withan acne wash that contains salicylicacid or benzoyl peroxide to unclogpores. Three times a week, reachfor a peel with glycolic, lacticor salicylic acid, such as Cane andAustin Retexturizing Body Pads($70 for 60 pads, caneandaustin.com) .. After every sweat session,take a shower or wipe down withan antiacne towelette and changeinto a fresh top. "Trapped sweatcan irritate skin even more;' saysFrancesca Fusco, M.D., a derma­tologist in New York City.IN-OFFICE TREATMENT Isolaz, a pore­cleansing laser that uses 'vacuumtechnology, can make your backsqueaky clean. You'll need to seeyour derm a few times a year forthe treatment and pay about $400a session.

GETUP IN --

ARMSYou do a gazillion -

triceps dips for sexy-

arms, yet you've gotstubborn red bumps. -

RED BUMPS -

THE CAUSE Why do you -

have "chicken skin" onyour arms but yourfriend doesn't? Genetic -

roulette. But you're not -alone: About half ofwomen have what derms -

call keratosis pilaris, or -

KP. "It's a common skincondition that is actuallya type of eczema;' saysJeannette Graf, M.D., a -

dermatologist in GreatNeck, New York. "Excessold skin cells build up -

around hair follicles,creating bumps that

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. turn red as the folliclesbecome inflamed andraised, causing the skinto become rough. Thedrier your skin, theworse the problem gets:'

-DIY SOLUTION Dailybuffing. Look for gentle -exfoliators that havefine granules and hydra- -

tors like glycerin and-

hyaluronic acid. Also-

effective are chemical skinsmoothers such as ureaand salicylic, glycolic and

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alpha- and beta-hydroxy -acids. We like AmlactinMoisturizing Body -

lotion ($16, drugstores). -

"These products breakdown dead skin on thesurface, clearing the hairfollicles;' Dr. Graf says.Once the bumps are -gone, switch to a retinol-based cream, such asRoc Retinol Correxion -

Deep Wrinkle Daily

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Moisturizer SPF 30 ($20,drugstores), and apply itto your arms three timesa week. "Retinol willhelp keep cell turnoverat an even, healthy pace:'Dr. Fusco says.IN-OFFICE TREATMENT Ifyour KP is out of control,over-the-counter creamsmight not cut it. Dr. Franksuggests a strongerapproach: three to foursessions, at about $400each, with a Medlite laser."The short pulses of lightincrease cell turnover,cleaning the hair folliclesmuch more efficientlythan exfoliating creamscan;' he says. Or you canask your derm for an in­office peel, about $100, tokick-start cell turnover­and finally kick KP tothe curb.

DO SOMELEGWORKYou worked hard to shedextra weight. so the last thingyou need are stretch markson your thighs reminding youof your heavier self.

STRETCH MARKSTHE CAUSE "When skin growsfaster than it was meant to-fromrapid weight gain-its networkof collagen fibers becomes unevenand creates visible indentations;'Dr. Graf explains.

DIY SOLUTION The besttime to target stretchmarks is when they'rereddish purple. "That'swhen you can stillstimulate collagen pro­duction to repair theskin;' Dr. Fusco says. Usethe same retinol (or Rxretinoid) or peptides thatyou use to firm your face,or try skin smootherswith silicone, such asdimethicone. To preventstretch marks duringpregnancy, slather oncreams with moisturiz­ing cocoa butter andhyaluronic acid, thenfollow up with a bodyoil. "These emollientsincrease the skin's pliabil­ity so it's better able to

. bounce back;' Dr. Grafsays. Try hyaluronicacid-packed MedermaStretch Marks Therapy($40, drugstores).IN-OFFICE TREATMENTDermapen, a resurfacerthat delivers tiny shots ofheat to the skin to boostits natural ability to repairitself, "can help soften theappearance of scars andstretch marks;' Dr. Franksays. Treatments start ataround $750, and you'llneed one to four.

Unsightly spiderveins make youthink twice beforeslipping on a pairof cutoffs or yourfavorite runningshorts.

SPIDER VEINS. THE CAUSE "The tinyspider veins on yourcalves and the backs ofyour thighs tend to getworse with age becausethe small blood vesselsthere don't work as wellas they once did andbecome dilated;' saysM. Dean Vistnes, M.D.,the founder of SkinSpiritskin-care clinic and spaand a plastic surgeonin Palo Alto, California.Although they aren'tpretty, spider veinsare nothing to worry·about from a medicalstandpoint.DIY SOLUTION Hide veinstemporarily with bodymakeup like St. TropezSelf Tan Perfect LegsSpray ($18, sttropeztan.com). for more coverage,pat on concealer with amakeup sponge.IN-OFFICE TREATMENTUnlike varicose veins,which are easy to target,spider veins can be dif­ficult to treat. Dr. Frankrecommends Asclera,a detergent-like liquidthat's injected into thepoorly working bloodvessel to break veinsdown. You'll need two tofive treatments at $400each. But while,it mightwork right away, new oneswill probably pop up.

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BEAUTIFYYOUR BEHINDNo matter how good you areabout eating salad for lunchand saying no to a secondpiece of cake, the cellulite onthe back of your thighs andrear stays put.WTH?

CELLULITETHE CAUSE Cellulite is actually a skincondition, which explains why evenwomen who are a size 2 can have it."Fibrous bands in the skin start topull down skin and fat cells that areclose to the skin's surface, creating apuckered appearance;' Dr. Frankexplains. Again, you can thank Momarid Dad, along with your hormonesand metabolism, for how much-andwhere---'-you have it.DIY SOLUTION You can rub skin­tightening creams on your bum24-7, but if you aren't downing plentyof water and eating your fruit andveggies, cellulite will appear morepronounced. "Foods that are acidicor cause inflammation, such as dietsoda and processed snacks like chips,cause fat cells to swell, making cellu­lite look worse;' Dr. Frank notes.Regular leg workouts like squats andlunges help rev up circulation, whichalso keeps puffiness at bay. Look fortopical treatments with ingredients,such as caffeine and L-carnitine, thatproduce a Spanx-like effect. "Theycause fluid from the area aroundfat cells to drain while firming thesurrounding skin;' Dr. Fusco says.Try caffeine-packed Clarins Body LiftCellulite Control ($68, clarins.com).IN-OFFICE TREATMENT Docs swear byVaserSmooth, an ultrasonic wandthat melts superficial fat and breaksfibrous bands that can result in skindimpling and contour irregularities.The wand's high-intensity energyalso steps up the body's collagenproduction and tightens loose skin.The one-time in-office procedurewill cost you big-time, though: It startsat a: whopping $4,000.•

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