How to Care for Clear Skin
The skin can contract unsightly conditions like acne, which commonly happens because of increased hormones during puberty but can also strike long after puberty ends due to poor skin care. However, maintaining clear skin can be quite easy provided you lead a healthy lifestyle and take the appropriate measures to clean your skin without damaging it or otherwise adversely affecting it.
Instructions
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Shave using a shaving cream or gel and do not shave against the hair.
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Take short showers with warm water, as long showers and hot water take away natural oils from the skin.
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Use a mild soap to clean your skin, as stronger ones dry the skin's natural oils.
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Dry your skin by patting it down with a towel in order to retain some moisture rather than rubbing the skin dry.
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Apply a moisturizer suited for your skin type.
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Use sunscreen if you're going outdoors. This applies even if the sunlight isn't particularly strong.
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Tips & Warnings
Sunscreen should have a minimal SPF of 15 and be effective against UVA and UVB rays. Sunlight is the most powerful between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so either avoid the sun if possible or apply a more powerful sunscreen.
Stress and diet can also affect skin health, so make sure to maintain a healthy diet and practice proper stress management to keep your skin from breaking out.
Smoking is a dangerous habit that affects the respiratory system but it also has an adverse affect on the skin, as it depletes important nutrients.
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