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The arrival of spring brings with it a return to open-toed shoes, the switch to water-based moisturizers, and the urge to give winter-ravaged hair some serious TLC. But even after a trim and intense hydration treatment, as the temperatures and humidity levels rise, so does hair. Luckily, the newest crop of powerful products is more effective than ever at taming frizz and smoothing coarse ends.

Among the most innovative technologies is John Frieda’s Frizz Ease 10 Day Tamer, the closest thing you’ll find to a salon-style deep treatment at home; the 10-minute mask forms a barrier against humidity that lasts for more than a week. Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Infusion takes sometimes-drying texture spray to the next level with the addition of sheen-enhancing oils. Other top picks include Living Proof’s Nourishing Oil, made to mimic hair’s natural oil for breakthrough levels of smooth, shiny moisture without buildup, and Ouai’s Finishing Crème, a do-it-all last step that protects and softens strands with just a drop.

“The excess moisture in the air really does create excess frizz,” says New York City hairstylist Harry Josh, who explains that the battle for better hair starts in the shower. Rich shampoos and conditioners with a creamy texture create a smooth base for each strand. The minute you step out, Josh suggests working a humidity-proofing formula like John Frieda Frizz-Ease or Moroccanoil Treatment into the hair while it’s still sopping wet. “Once the air hits your hair, it starts to frizz—but if you apply the product quickly, it will keep the strands together as they dry.” Whether you blast it with the blowdryer or let it dry naturally, he also stresses the importance of keeping your hands out of your hair throughout the remainder of the day. “When you touch your hair, the follicles start to separate and it creates a halo of [fuzz].”
 
Josh may be a professional, but a quick look around theVogue offices this month has revealed a number of amateur experts in our midst. On any given week, Senior Market Editor Meredith Melling Burke switches between smooth blonde ringlets and slick pin-straight hair; and in spite of her naturally unruly texture, Social Editor Chloe Malle is rarely seen with a hair out of place en route to her nightly lineup of black tie galas and fashion parties.
 
According to Fashion Writer Chioma Nnadi, who prefers smooth, easy waves in the summertime, it all boils down to finding your own perfect frizz-fighting product mix. In the spirit of solidarity, we’ve asked a handful of glossy-haired staffers to share their precise recipes. Consider them a supplement to Josh’s arsenal of tricks. Suddenly the frizzcast is looking up.

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All three dermatologists we spoke to for this story put tea tree oil at the top of their list for zit zapping, shows that it can be effective in treating mild-to-moderate acne. 
Best for: Deep, inflamed pimples 
How it works: It's an anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties, so it'll soothe that angry red breakout while fighting the bacteria that's fueling it, says Ranella Hirsch, MD, board-certified dermatologist in Boston. 
Use it like this: Get a 5 percent tea tree oil solution, then dilute with equal parts water, to minimize the chances of irritation (if you can't find a 5 percent product online, create your own by diluting a stronger one with more water). Wet a cotton ball with the watered-down oil and apply to the pimple once or twice a day until it's gone. 

Second Place: Aspirin 
Best for: Blackheads and whiteheads 
How it works: Aspirin is really a natural form of salicylic acid, the pimple buster you find in tons of OTC acne products. In addition to helping soothe inflamed skin, its exfoliating powers break down the blackhead or whitehead that's plugging up your pore, says Sejal Shah, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York. 
Use it like this: Crush two aspirin tablets, mix with 2 tablespoons of water and apply that mixture to the pimple for a minute or two, then rinse it off, says Rachel Nazarian, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Make sure you're using aspirin that hasn't expired—it'll be less potent if its use-by date is long gone. 

Third Place: Apple Cider Vinegar 
Best for: Blackheads, whiteheads and deep, inflamed pimples. 
How it works: Apple cider vinegar hasn't been studied on acne, but our skin experts cite its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties as reasons why it can help clear up a zit. It's also astringent, so it minimizes oil, says Hirsch, and has several acids that help exfoliate away dead skin cells. 
Use it like this: Just like with tea tree oil, you need to dilute ACV before you put it on your skin. Take equal parts water and vinegar, soak a cotton pad in the mixture and put it on the pimple for a minute or two. Do this once or twice a day until you see improvement. 

Fourth Place: Green Tea 
Best for: Deep, inflamed pimples 
How it works: Full of antioxidants, it helps calm angry breakouts and also fights acne-causing bacteria, says Nazarian. 
Use it like this: Brew some green tea, then apply it to your skin in one of two ways. First option: let the teabag cool to room temperature, then put the teabag directly on the zit and hold it there for up to 20 minutes (green tea is soothing, not irritating like some of these other remedies, so you can leave it on longer). Or take the brewed tea, let it cool, soak a washcloth in it and apply the washcloth to your face for the same amount of time. Continue daily until the zit is gone. 

The Ones That Don't Work (and Might Lead to More Acne) 

The Worst: Rubbing Alcohol 
Why it's bad: Rubbing alcohol is so drying that it strips oils and proteins from your skin, leaving it more inflamed than it already was and likely making your pimple worse, says Shah. 

2nd Worst: Toothpaste 
Why it's bad: Natural or not, "toothpaste is a concentrated cleanser meant to clean teeth, one of the toughest surfaces in your body," says Nazarian. "Your skin is way too sensitive for that." Cue dryness, irritation and a bigger acne situation on your hands. 

3rd Worst: Lemon Juice 
Why it's bad: It can reduce oil, but pure citrus can also be bothersome to skin because of the fruit acids it contains, says Shah. It could also react to sunlight, causing a rash or leaving your skin unintentionally lighter, she adds. (There's a reason people seeking a blonder 'do put it on their hair before they sit out in the summer sun). 

4th Worst: Honey 
Why it's bad: The sweet stuff probably won't hurt your skin (it's said to have wound-healing properties, after all), but a recent study in BMJ Open found that it's not effective in treating acne. Plus, if you're breakout-prone, honey could lead to more breakouts because it's so thick that it traps dirt and bacteria on your skin.

Five all-time favourite beauty

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I left school Baz Luhrmann's "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" became our unofficial anthem. As cheesy as it may seem, the advice in Luhrmann's experimental track has been reassuring over the years, not least about sunscreen – it is one of the most important products you can use, even in this sun-starved land.

Whether you opt for cheap as chips or eye-wateringly expensive is up to you, but please buy whatever you can afford to use plenty of. Scrimping on coverage is a false economy and far too big a risk to take. Lecture over.

Giving advice can be hard, especially when it comes to make-up, moisturisers and the like, and especially when what works wonderfully for one may only irritate another. But as someone who receives more than her fair share of compliments I wanted to share the products that I love: the ones I'll buy before I near the end of the bottle because I can't bear to be without them.