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- BY USIADE ISIOMA

We all dream of flawless, glowing skin, but with new products constantly hitting the shelves and the seemingly endless skincare advice out there on the Internet, it’s not always easy to figure out the skincare routine that’s going to work best for you. You know the basics drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and wash your face, but what about everything in between? Luckily, there’s no need to shell out tons of cash on any magical procedures or expensive creams to achieve flawless skin. Dermatolog­ists and beauty experts have put together best skincare tips. From choosing the right cleanser for your skin type to the importance of cleaning your makeup brushes, these easy tricks plus some top-tested product picks will help guide you to glowing skin. Use the correct cleanser for your skin type

For oily or acne-prone skin, for dry mature skin, use either a moisturizi­ng glycolic or milky cleanser. For skin with brown spots, use a brightenin­g wash, such as an alpha hydroxy acid cleanser.

Don’t use too many products

Layering on multiple skincare products all at once is a big no-no, it can be harsh on the skin, resulting in more breakouts and clogged pores.

Don’t touch your face

Figuring out how to avoid touching your face is very important. It doesn’t just spread bacteria and cause breakouts it can lead to scarring, an increase in wrinkles, and even the flu or other viruses.

Moisturize both day and night

The best times to moisturize are right after you get out of the shower and right before you go to bed. Avoid lotions with heavy fragrances and make sure you find a moisturize­r gentle enough for everyday use with zero irritation.

Hydrate inside and out

Every skin expert we spoke to emphasized the importance of hydration. Choosing products cleansing, moisturizi­ng, and anti-aging that have hydrating formulas. And, of course, drink around eight glasses of water a day.

Avoid direct heat exposure

Don’t just watch out for the sun getting too close to heaters and fireplaces can also wreak havoc on your skin. It causes inflammati­on and collagen breakdown.

Exfoliate a couple times per week

Choose a product that is pH neutral so it doesn’t dry as it exfoliates. And don’t just stop with your face the skin on your body needs exfoliatio­n too.

Clean your makeup brushes regularly

To fight infection and clogged pores washing concealer and foundation brushes once a week. For brushes you use around your eyes, twice per month, and for any other brushes, once a month is fine.

Wear sunscreen 365 days a year — rain or shine, indoors or out

Many people feel they only need to protect themselves on sunny days or when visiting the beach. But the truth is that we need to protect our skin even when we’re driving a car, flying in an airplane, or running errands. It’s the daily UV exposure that contribute­s to the visible signs of aging. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or greater and remember that it needs to be reapplied every 2 hours.

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