Undo Summer Skin Damage

Fun in the sun can lead to complexion complications. Get your glow back with these A-list tricks.

Clear Pores
Consistent use of sunscreen all summer can leave skin clogged and prone to breakouts. To unblock pores, start with a gentle exfoliating cleanser, advises Fergie's facialist Sonya DakarZap zits Prevent any potential pimples or whiteheads by using a mask with salicylic acid, which helps break down blackheads.

Blake Lively likes Chanel Exfoliante Purete Exfoliating Cleansing Foam. ($45, chanel.com)

Clean & Clear Blackhead Eraser Cleansing Mask has blemishbusting salicylic acid. ($7, cleanandclear.com)

Fight Sun Spots
Reckling is a sign of sun damage to the dermis, the layer just beneath the skin's surface," says Rachel Weisz's dermatologist David Colbert.

Diminish damage To fade UV-induced splotches, "use a light glycolic peel to remove hyperpigmented cells." At home, you can try products with kojic acid or licorice extract, says Colbert. And slather on SPF 30-plus every day to ward off future freckles.

Courteney Cox is a fan of Kinerase. The brand's new PhotoFacials day moisturizer has SPF 50. ($88, sephora.com)

Avon Anew Alternative Photo Radiance Treatment has licorice-root extract. ($20, avon.com)

Even Out Texture
UV rays break down collagen (skin support), resulting in fine lines and dullness. The fix? Plump up wrinkles and restore radiance with antioxidants. Colbert advises treatment with super-antioxidant coffeeberry, which fights free radicals.

Get smooth "Slough off dead cells to reveal fresh, glowing skin using a mild exfoliant with papaya enzymes or lactic acid," says Kate Winslet's skin guru Tracie Martyn.

Priori Brightening Facia Complex contains coffeeberry. ($75, prioriskincare.com)

Kyra Sedgwick loves lactic-acid powered Biologique Recherche Lotion P50. ($55, 800-755-5270)

Replenish Moisture
Heat, saltwater, and chlorine can strip your skin of moisture, but you can rehydrate skin in the shower. "Use a gentle sugar scrub to exfoliate rough patches," says Colbert.

Soften with suds Once you're rid of dry patches, lather up a rich, moisturizing body wash. Skin will feel sleek, even without using a lotion afterward.

Cameron Diaz scrubs with Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish. ($65, sephora.com)

Dove Deep Moisture Beauty Body Wash leaves skin silky. ($9 drugstore.com)