With so many skin care products available on the market today, it is sometimes beneficial to remember the basics before buying every new product that comes out. Having healthy skin is better than any cosmetic you could put on top of it. Follow the basics first in your effort to achieve the healthiest skin possible:

* Know your skin type. This is one of the most important skin care tips. This is important because not every skin care product suits everyone. In fact, all the skin care products specify the type of skin they cater too.
* Drink plenty of water. This will not keep your skin moist but will help in overall upkeep of your health and your skin. It might seem a bit awkward to some, however this is an important skin care tip. Water helps to flush impurities out of your entire system as well.
* Cleanse your skin twice a day, regularly. A very effective skin care tip that helps in getting rid of the dirt and other harsh elements from your skin is the simple act of cleansing it. Cleansing is especially important when you have been out of your house and exposed to pollutants, dust, etc. This skin care tip also advocates the use of luke warm or tepid water for cleansing. Extremes in hot and cold water can shock the skin and cause damage.
* Be gentle, after all it’s your skin. Don’t scrub and exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly, don’t apply too much or too many skin care products. Try to stick with a simple routine.
* Keep your skin moist at all times. Don’t let your skin get too dry. Dryness causes the outer layer of your skin to break; leading to a rough and unattractive appearance and makes you look older than you are. Use the correct moisturizer for your skin type. Even people with acne need moisturized skin. Moisturizers work best when applied to skin that is still damp.
* Avoid the use of soap on your face. Soap should only be used from the neck down, if at all. There are other cleansing products available for the rest of your body as well if you want to discontinue the drying effects of using soap all together.
* Use a SPF sunscreen to protect yourself from sun’s harmful UV rays. You can use daytime moisturizers that have sunscreen built into them. Use them even when it’s cloudy. UV rays are known to cause skin cancer as well, so follow this skin care tip without fail.
* Exercise and a good nights sleep are essential for good skin. Not just for skin care, but for your health as a whole. Lack of sleep can lead to formation of wrinkles below your eyes and lack of exercise can cause your skin to slack. Moreover, exercise and sleep also help in beating stress. So besides being a skin care tip, this is also a health care tip.
* Treat skin dilemmas with care. This skin care tip is about not ignoring any skin dilemmas, but when they arise, treat them carefully. Try not to introduce any harsh products that your skin is not used too. See what is available for treatment in the current skin care line you are currently using or slowly switch to a new line.
* Beat the stress. Everyone knows the harmful effects of stress, however, sometimes stating the obvious is essential. Yes, stress harms skin as much as the rest of your body. So, take a break or indulge in a warm bubble bath or just get good sleep.

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