Treat your skin gently
Daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on your skin. To keep it gentle:
- Limit bath time. Hot water and long showers or
baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time, and
use warm — rather than hot — water.
- Avoid strong soaps. Strong soaps and detergents can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers.
- Shave carefully. To protect and lubricate your
skin, apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving. For the closest
shave, use a clean, sharp razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows,
not against it.
- Pat dry. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on your skin.
- Moisturize dry skin. If your skin is dry, use a moisturizer that fits your skin type. For daily use, consider a moisturizer that contains SPF.
4. Eat a healthy diet
A healthy diet can help you look and feel your best. Eat plenty of
fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. The association
between diet and acne isn't clear — but some research suggests that a
diet rich in vitamin C and low in unhealthy fats and processed or
refined carbohydrates might promote younger looking skin.
5. Manage stress
Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger
acne breakouts and other skin problems. To encourage healthy skin — and a
healthy state of mind — take steps to manage your stress. Set
reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the
things you enjoy. The results might be more dramatic than you expect.
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