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Tar protection to help produce a smoother complexion? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oilskin

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'tar protection to help' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'a smoother complexion?' is the wordplay.
'a smoother' becomes 'oil' (eg something which smooths a machine's workings).
'complexion?' becomes 'skin' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'oil'+'skin'='OILSKIN'

'produce' is the link.

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(Other definitions for oilskin that I've seen before include "Raincoat" , "Heavy waterproofed cloth" , "Waterproof cloth for rain-gear" , "protective cloth" , "Heavy-duty waterproof" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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