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First step towards beautiful skin is determining your skin type. This helps choosing your skin care products and developing your own skin care routine. Know whether you have a dry skin, an oily one or a mix of both.
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Water is most effective and the most natural treatment for any skin condition because of its being alkaline, with pH 7.3. It prevents dehydration and dryness. One should have at least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day.
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Like your overall health, nutrition plays a vital role in skin health too. Follow a nutritious diet that at containing fresh fruits and green-leafy veggies, as well as fiber. Avoid oily food and rely more on home-cooked food.
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One of the most common precautions when it comes to skin care is avoiding too much exposure to the sun as over exposure to sunlight causes sunburns and tanning. Using sunscreens according to your skin type and wearing protective clothing before going out in the sun also help.
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Exercising regularly does not only keep the body fit by regulating the oxygen, it also helps your skin glow and become radiant.
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Taking proper rest that includes 6 to 8 hours of undisturbed sleep daily is the best way to rejuvenate the skin. This also prevents dark circles, which are most often caused by lack of sleep.
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Some ingredients and fragrances in skin care products could contain allergens that could affect people and cause allergic reactions like pimples, rashes etc. So, it's better to use them with caution.
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Do not scrub and wash your face too hard. Doing this removes the required oils that the skin needs to regenerate. While washing, wash lightly and in circular motion. This helps to keep the blood flow in your skin and does not allow the essential oils to escape.
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Applying moisturizer after a warm face wash or a warm shower helps restore the oils that our skin. This helps to keep the skin hydrated.
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A good lifestyle comprising of a healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep can help you have the kind of healthy and glowing skin you had always dreamt of.
