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Healthy skin is really one of the most important ingredients for beauty-enhancement. This article on skin care tips is an effort to bring the 10 best skin care tips to you. The list of skin care tips has been restricted to 10 because anything more than that would not only be difficult to remember, but also overshadow the more important skin care tips.

Know Your Skin Type

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• Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tips because not every skincare product is for everyone. Most skin care products specify the type of skin that it caters to.

DRINK LOTS of WATER

• This will not only keep your skin moist and keep you healthy but overall, your skin will thank you for it.

DAILY SKIN CLEANSING

Cleanse your skin regularly, at least 1-2 times a day. A very effective skin care tip that helps in getting rid of the dirt and other harsh elements from your skin. Cleansing is especially important when you have been out of your house (and hence exposed to pollutants, dust every day). Using lukewarm water for cleansing because if the water is too cold or hot it can actually cause damage to your skin.

BE GENTLE

Be gentle to your skin, it is the only one you ‘ve got. Don’t scrub/exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly, don’t apply too much or too many skin care products.

KEEP YOUR SKIN MOIST

Keep your skin moist at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tips. Don’t let your skin get dry. Dryness can cause the outer layer of your skin to break (OUCH!), leading to a rough and not so pretty appearance. Use moisturizers/serums, depending on what type of skin you have and its sensitivities. Moisturizers work best when skin is still damp and with serums it depends on consistency and ingredients.

AVOID SOAP ON YOUR FACE

Avoid the use of soap on your face. Soap should only be used from below the neck.

USE SUNSCREEN

Use sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. There are so many to choose from, such as daytime moisturizers that have sunscreen built into them. Which you can use even when it is cloudy outside. UV rays are known to cause skin cancer, so follow this one for sure without fail.

EXERCISE

Exercise and sleep are essential too, not just for skincare but for your health as a whole. Lack of sleep can lead to wrinkles and not exercising can cause your skin to sag. Furthermore, exercise and sleep help with stress as well.

SKIN CHALLENGES

Treat skin dilemmas with extreme care. Don’t throw your hands up in the air and think ‘it will just go away on its own if I ignore it’. Talk with a dermatologist before you even use a skincare product(s), so you don’t end up harming your skin even more.

BEAT THE STRESS

The harmful effects of stress are known to everyone, however, sometimes stating the obvious is essential too. Yes, stress harms skin too. So, take a break or indulge in a warm bubble bath or just get good sleep.