20 General Skin Care Tips

1. Drink two full glasses of water when you wake up in the morning before having breakfast.
2. GREENS are IMPORTANT, as it's rich with antioxidants which help you have a radiant and blemish-free complexion, therefore make sure you add a side salad to your lunch or dinner next time.
3. Daily shower is a MUST. Showering can be a soothing process as it will wash away your troubles and cares. It is important to shower regularly to maintain good personal hygiene, In most cases you only need to shower twice out of each three days and some people can do so just every other day.
4. Lotion Up. Daily moisturizing is the best defense against dry skin. So make sure you apply lotion right after you step out of the shower.
5. Use Aluminum-Free deodorant.
6. We all spend hours and hours on our phones, whether we chit-chat with our friends or make phone calls but then later we find breakouts and rashes along our jawlines and cheeks due to bacteria. That's why we have to make sure we have our antibacterial wipes with us wherever we go and use them to swipe our phone clean and when needed so we can help our skin stay fresh and clear.
7. Before you go out in the sun, put on sunscreen and wear your sunglasses with UV protection. DO NOT FORGET TO PUT ON YOUR SUNSCREEN I REPEAT.
8. Exfoliate regularly to remove the dead skin cells that can give you a dull appearance, as this also helps reveal the fresh cells underneath and even out the skin tone.
9. Exercising is important for our bodies, it helps increase our blood flow, gives our faces a healthy glow "well that rhymed ;)" and clears our bodies of toxins. So hit the gym!
10. KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF OF YOUR FACE! Popping and picking at the pimple on your face will push dirt and bacteria deeper into pores, which only results in more breakouts.
11. Toners help balance pH levels in your skin, look for ones that are free of irritants like alcohol, fragrance, citrus, menthol, color, and other aggressive extracts.
12. Stay hydrated from the inside by drinking water and the outside by moisturizing, but do not over moisturize as it can cause you to break out.
13. We all need omega-3 fatty acids which play a key role in keeping our skin smooth, Foods like salmon and trout are heavy in Omega-3 fatty acids or you could just buy omega-3 pills from the nearest Pharmacy.
14. Drink Green tea as it has antioxidants.
15. Bacteria on dirty makeup brushes could be causing you to break out. Once a month, dampen just the head of the brush, massage a mild baby shampoo into the bristles and rinse with warm water. Then, lay the brush on a towel with the head hanging over the sink to dry.
16. use a dry brush once a week for bright and smooth skin, then apply a creamy lotion afterwards.
17. No matter how tired you are, removing your makeup before bed is a must.
18. Build up your skin's health by including vitamins C (oranges), B3 (peanuts), E (avocados), and A (sweet potatoes) in your meals.
19. Night eye creams are important so look for a one that's suitable for you.
20. Not getting enough sleep can cause stress, which leads to breakouts and a dull complexion. side note: Your bodies and skin use that time to regenerate and recover from your day-to-day activities.