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Top 10 skin care tips

Healthy skin is one of the most important ingredients of beauty. This article is an effort to bring the 10 best skin care tips to you. The list has been limited to 10 because anything more would not only be difficult to remember, but would also overshadow the most important tips. So let’s see what these top ten skin care tips are:

* Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tips. This matters because not every skin care product suits everyone. In fact, most skin care products state the skin type they are made for.
* Drink plenty of water. This helps keep your skin hydrated and supports your overall health (and in turn your skin). It might seem obvious to some, but it is still an important skin care tip.
* Cleanse your skin regularly (1-2 times a day). This basic skin care step helps get rid of dirt and other harsh elements on your skin. Cleansing is especially important when you have been out of the house and exposed to pollutants, dust etc. Use lukewarm water for cleansing, because very hot water in particular can dry out and irritate your skin.
* Be gentle with your skin. Do not scrub or exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly, do not use too much of any product, or too many skin care products at once. A must-follow skin care tip.
* Keep your skin moisturised at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tips. Do not let your skin get dry. Dryness causes the outer layer of your skin to crack, leading to a rough and unattractive appearance. Use moisturisers or emollients. Moisturisers work best when applied while the skin is still damp.
* Avoid using soap on your face. Soap is best used only below the neck; use a gentle cleanser on your face instead. A small but important skin care tip.
* Use sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV radiation. You can get day-time moisturisers with sunscreen built into them. Use them even when it’s cloudy. UV radiation is known to cause skin cancer, so follow this skin care tip without fail.
* Regular exercise and enough sleep are important too, not just for your skin but for your health as a whole. Lack of sleep often shows as dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, and exercise improves blood flow to the skin. Moreover, exercise and sleep also help in beating stress. So besides being a skin care tip, this is also a health tip.
* Treat skin problems with care. This tip is about not ignoring skin problems. Consult your dermatologist before you start using a skin care product on a problem area, so you do not end up harming your skin even more.
* Beat the stress. The harmful effects of stress are known to everyone, but sometimes stating the obvious is necessary (and so this tip found its place here). Yes, stress can affect your skin too. So take a break, indulge in a warm bubble bath or just get a good night’s sleep.