REMEDIES: Natural Skin Soothers

Before you head to the medicine cabinet, try the kitchen.

- ALISON GOOTEE

Given the amount of skin we have (about 22 square feet!), it's no wonder that lots of issues pop up. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of solutions, many of which harness the healing power of plants. Here are a few:

ACNE

See a dermatologist about any blemishes you can't definitely identify as acne, but for a typical breakout, try:

COCONUT OIL

"People with acne tend to overdry their skin, which triggers more oil production," says Diane Madfes, M.D., a clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Apply a thin coating of coconut oil after cleansing with a salicylic wash. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties along with ingredients, including vitamin E, that help the marks heal."

ALOE