Drink plenty of water

Water is the one of the important natural skin care ingredient. Water flushes out the toxins, which could cause a variety of skin conditions and could very well spell skin doom for most people. Dehydration results in scaly, coarse, and unhealthy skin, so drink plenty of water. Consciously make an effort to have at least 8 to 12 glasses daily.

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Wash your skin gently

Cleaning is an essential part of caring for your skin. The key is to treat your skin gently.

Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time to about 15 minutes or less, and use warm, rather than hot, water. Avoid strong soaps which take off oil from skin leaving skin dry. Instead, choose mild soaps with oils and fats added to them during the soap manufacturing process. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin. If your skin is sensitive, avoid products containing perfumes or dyes. These can irritate skin and may trigger an allergic response. Use a soft sponge, cotton cloth or cotton balls when removing eye makeup to avoid damaging the delicate tissue around your eyes. If you wear heavy, waterproof makeup, you may need to use an oil-based product such as petroleum jelly.