Say Yes To Tomatoes for Healthy and Clear Skin

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Welcome to Esther Tested, where surfer and Racked SF associate editor Esther Hahn shares her best tips for fitness and beauty in the Bay.

Summer came and went in a flash, but it left its affect on my skin. Layers of sunscreen mixed in with a few coats of sand and dust added up to the odd breakout and an unevenness across my forehead. My standard skincare regimen wasn't cutting it, but I refused to invest in another pricey routine. On a whim, I reached for these facial wipes while shopping at Target. Developed by SF-based brand Yes To, the wipes are 97 percent natural, and at $5.19 a packet, it doesn't cost much to commit.

I started out using the wipes once per day, in the evenings. Gentle, circular strokes removed the deeply lodged dirt and oil without aggravating my sensitive skin. After a quick rinse (although not required), I applied my everyday moisturizer to avoid drying. In as few as two days, I began to see the results. My breakouts calmed down and my skin was finding its glow again. To speed up the process, I added a second application of the wipes to my mornings in my second week of use.

After two weeks of consistent use, I am a believer. My skin is clear and healthy, and my redness is reduced. I scaled back to a once-a-ay routine after I achieved my results so my skin wouldn't build up a tolerance. Now, I use the wipes once a week —or after a day with a big dose of sunscreen— to keep any breakouts at bay. Think of them as a handy secret weapon that will have everyone asking just how you manage to have such beautifully clear skin.
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