Our skin like the rest of our body requires fruitful nourishment and neglecting to partake could result in the onset of unrequited skincare issues. However, taking a little time out of our daily routine to follow a hassle-free skincare routine and cutting down on things that could harm it might just do the trick!

We have chalked up 10 basic skincare tips for glowing skin and clear skin that can easily be inserted into your day-to-day life- 

1. Use Sunscreen before stepping out

One of the most essential yet overlooked skincare tips is protecting your skin from direct exposure to the sun. Otherwise, you are accelerating a whole bunch of skin conditions such as wrinkles, age spots as well as increased risk of skin cancer. 

Applying sunscreen every time you go outdoors can help reduce aging and other skin problems significantly. The most effective sunscreen would be the one containing broad-spectrum protection, SPF 30 (or higher), and water resistance.

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2. Say no to Smoking 

Smoking contributes rapidly to skin aging process and speeds up the spread of wrinkly skin. The habit of smoking also leads to narrowing of the  tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, reducing the supply of oxygen to the skin and nutrients paramount for its healthy glow. There have been studies proving the exacerbating role of smoking in skin diseases such as  psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa and squamous cell skin cancer.

If you wish to put a stop to your habit of smoking and protect your skin, then consult your doctor at the earliest for the respective treatment. 

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3. Go with Skin Products matching your Skin Type

In this age of markets and screens flooding with a plethora of skin products, do your skin a favor by finding out your skin type- oily, dry, or normal? Then, go for skincare products best suited for your skin type.

Do not hesitate on experimenting. Employ the hit and trial method to discover the products making your skin feel amazing!

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4. Try to inculcate a Healthy Diet

A healthy diet sometimes turns out to be they key to healthier glowing skin. So, make room for fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins in your daily meals and increase water intake to keep your skin hydrated.

Although, there has not been a established connection between diet and acne - some scholarly studies reflected that including  fish oil or fish oil supplements and cutting down on unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates might foster younger looking glowing skin. 

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5. Exert Gentle force while Washing Face

Cleansing your face with gentle force is the way towards skin supremacy. It goes a long in helping your skin shine at its best. 

To adopt this technique- 

1. Use lukewarm water to wet your skin.
2. Start applying skin-suited cleanser in circular motion with your fingertips.
3. Remove the cleanser by complete rinsing.
4. Finish off by patting your face dry gently with a clean towel.

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6. Tone down the Stress

By taming your stress level not only would your skin have less frequent acne breakouts, but your mind would also be thankful enough. Tackle your skin problems by inculcating mechanisms meant to bust stress. Practice meditation & yoga, get 7-8 hours of sleep, make time for your hobbies and scale back your to-do lists. A healthy routine might result in healthy skin!

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7. Be Mindful of your Bath Time

If you are one to take long showers or prefer sweltering water, then we might have zeroed down on the cause of your skin issues. Since hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin, limiting your bath time and switching to warm - rather than hot - water would help in overcoming the same and attain a glowing skin.

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8. Do Moisturize Dry Skin

If your skin feels dry then it is time to introduce a moisturizer to your skincare routine preferably one that contains SPF. All basic skincare tips and tricks include moisturizing, so head to your nearest supermarket to grab one fitting your skin type.

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9. Face wash after waking, before bed & when you sweat

Be sure to wash your face as soon as you wake up to remove the night's dirt and bacteria. Also, if you are one to work out or sweat a lot, include face washing in your regimen as well. This goes without saying, washing your face before hopping on your bed is crucial to cleanse the days' pollutions, smog, dirt, and makeup if you applied. 

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10. Check-in with your Dermatologist

Do make an appointment with your skin doctor if you spot something uncanny on your skin such as a patch that differs from the others, or one that changes, itches, or bleeds, as it could be early detection of skin cancer.

Also, dermatologist deal with a variety of skin types and related problems that follow, thus they would provide with a safe and realistic skincare regimen. 

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