Written By Meghan Belnap / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. A lot of people look at skin care as a purely cosmetic issue. However, your skin can serve as a mirror to reflect areas you need to take care of on the internal level.

When you look at the price tags alongside skincare products these days, the prices continue to rise. Thankfully, there are ways you can take really good care of your skin without spending a fortune. Implement the following tips.

Wear Sunscreen

The sun's ozone layers continue to thin. As a result, the risk of skin cancer from sun damage continues to rise. One of the best ways to lower your risk of needing skin cancer treatments is by applying sunscreen consistently.

Throughout any given day, it's best to apply and reapply SPF 30+. In the morning, use a moisturizer that contains SPF 30+. In the afternoon, spray an SPF mist all over your face and exposed body parts to keep the protection going.

Moisturize Consistently

One of the reasons why people develop wrinkles so quickly is because they're dehydrated. Taking care of your skin can boil down to the fact that you need to consume more water each day. Try your best to consume your half of your body weight in ounces. When your body is hydrated, your skin will reap the benefits.

Prioritize Nutrition

You are what you eat. If you're constantly consuming junk food, this will reflect on the health of your skin. You already must eat to live.

Use food as your medicine to heal and protect your skin. Consume foods that contain biotin, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C. A healthy, nutrient-rich diet that's coupled with lots of water consumption will directly impact the health of your skin without spending a fortune.

Switch Your Exfoliation Method

Exfoliation is a major step when you're looking to prioritize good skin care. When many people think of exfoliation, they think of scrubs with harsh granules. It's better to avoid those manual scrubs. Instead, try exfoliating serums, masks and toners as they can glide on the skin, gently lift dead skin cells and support skin cell turnover.

Just be sure your ingredient list includes some alpha-hydroxy acids or beta-hydroxy acids for the best results.

As you secure and solidify the right skincare routine, stick with it for a while before you decide that it doesn't work. Once you're consistent with the basics, it'll be easier to add various elements into your skincare routine. Don't pressure yourself to purchase all the expensive new products that beauty influencers push.

Instead, center yourself, figure out what works for you and implement these tips to save money and make your skin glow.

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Meghan Belnap is a freelance writer who enjoys spending time with her family. She loves being in the outdoors and exploring new opportunities whenever they arise. Meghan finds happiness in researching new topics that help to expand her horizons. You can often find her buried in a good book or out looking for an adventure. You can connect with her on Facebook right here and Twitter right here.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.