Written By Sheerin Jafri / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Taking care of your skin is more vital than covering it up - don't you think? But unfortunately, with a plethora of tips, tricks, and hacks out there, it can be hard to know what works. Luckily, this post will serve as a guide on how to get healthy and young-looking skin.

Flawless skin often seems too much to ask for. A late-night leads to dark circles, and zits pop up when you have a crucial event to attend in a few hours. We try every new sunscreen, face wash, anti-aging cream that smashes the market, only to end up with more skin problems – the nightmare never ends! Thankfully the acne and blemish-free skin that you've always wanted is no more a dream, but it's about to become a reality. 

Don't worry; we're not here to give you a lesson on how important it is to drink water, have a healthy lifestyle or take your vitamins. Although these things do matter, the world of skin care is way beyond that. If you want to stop wishing you had great skin and start getting it, the following skincare tips will help you achieve fresh-looking and beautiful skin pronto.

Avert the sun

The best beauty secret lies in sunblock; therefore, avoid the sun at all costs with a good bottle of SPF. While there may not be a sunscreen that gives you total protection, a bottle with SPF of at least 15 blocks UVB and UVA rays, which is enough to get you through the day.

A lifetime of unprotected sun exposure can cause age spots, wrinkles, and – not to mention, marionette lines around the mouth, leading to smiles that are more sunken. For such matters, dermatologists might recommend getting lip fillers or Botox to plump the skin and temporarily remove wrinkles. 

On the other hand, if you want to avoid wrinkles or uneven skin discoloration, don't skip the sunscreen, whether it's cold or cloudy outside – no excuses. 

Take the time to know your skin

Knowing your skin is an essential part of taking care of it. If you're misled or unaware, you could compromise your skin's natural stability and trigger breakouts, inflammation, irritation, and even premature aging by using the wrong products.

The most familiar skin types are acne-prone, mature, sensitive, dry, and oily skin; it's also essential to note that you can have more than one type. So before you invest in products and whatnots, do your research and talk to a dermatologist to identify your skin type. This will save you lots of stress, tears, and money.

Keep stress at bay

Unmanaged stress can make your skin more sensitive and prone to skin problems as well. To encourage healthy skin – and a healthy state of mind – take necessary measures to manage your stress levels. Sleep better, set reasonable limits, take out time to do the things that put a smile on your face, and scale back your to-do list. The results might surprise you.

Wear vitamins on your skin

Indeed, a balanced diet is critical, but there's more than one way to feed your skin some essential vitamins. That said, there are some relevant antioxidant and vitamin-rich are creams and serums to help you feed and nourish your skin. Among these nutrients, vitamin C is critical.

Vitamin C serums can help to repair the skin. Not sure when and how to use them? The ideal time to apply them is after cleansing so that your skin can soak it up, or you can choose to layer it up under your sunblock for added protection – your choice.

Spa day, every day

For this part, have a regular skincare regimen. For parched and withered skin, use fresh cherry masks. Put the pump of fresh cherries on your skin before going to sleep. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. 

Other than that, do not forget to pamper yourself. A smooth facial massage with oils could do wonders. Based on your skin type, choose oils from coconut, mustard, kumkumadi, or almond, as they are brilliant nourishing agents.

Exfoliate longer

If you're trying to bestow your skin with deep exfoliation, add a few more seconds of scrubbing instead of forcefully exfoliating your face and turning it red. Use a gentler and longer approach with your skin to help take out pore-clogging filth without irritation. 

Moisture means everything

When it comes to your skin, hydration means the world. Even if you have oily skin, hydration will help; otherwise, it will produce additional oil to compensate. Therefore, ensure you give your skin all the moisturizing it deserves to look alive and pretty.

Also, top it off with some facial mist and night-time serum-containing hydrating ingredients. Glycerin, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and peptides are excellent choices. These ingredients, combined with a good moisturizer, will provide you with the skin of your dreams.

Conclusion

By now, it's plain to see that radiant skin is a result of proper skin care. It means you can pour on less makeup and let the skin shine through. So adopt healthy living with healthy practices to get the skin you always dreamt of. Also, don't go nuts with these natural remedies, or you may end up damaging your skin even more – keep it moderate.

If you suspect anything suspicious, don't hesitate to consult a dermatologist. So what are you waiting for? Invest in your skincare routine because it's going to represent you for a very long time.

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 Written By:

Sheerin Jafri is a creative and passionate blogger who loves to write on various trending topics. She looks forward to pursuing a career as a financial analyst and is keen to learn about business and lifestyle.

Reviewed By:

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.

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