1. Natural exfoliant

Where to buy: Burt’s Bees Anti-Blemish Pore Refining Scrub, $15, burtsbees.ca>
Why: Safe for mamas-to-be

2. Classic cleanser

Where to buy: Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Soapless Cleansing Gel, $21, rexall.ca>
Why: Gel cleansers remove dirt and excess oil

3. Calming serum

Where to buy: Pai Perfect Balance Blemish Serum Copaiba & Zinc, $84, paiskincare.com>
Why: Zinc helps reduce skin’s shine.

4. Best for body breakouts

Where to buy: The Body Shop Tea Tree Body Wash, $13, thebodyshop.ca>
Why: Tea tree oil is a natural disinfectant that won’t dry out skin.

5. Acne + Aging

Where to buy: Reversa Radiance Cream SPF 30, $48, shoppersdrugmart.ca>
Why: Lightens acne scars and provides SPF in one step.

A version of this article appeared in our November 2015 issue with the headline, “See spot go,” p. 28.

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