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Beautiful skin is no secret

What is the best thing you can do for your skin?

Sunscreen: Never underestimate the benefits of sunscreen. Most people assume that dryness causes wirnkles, but that is simply not true! UV radiation damages the skin and causes premature aging, age spots, wrinkles and even skin cancer. Take extra precautions to make sure your skin is not exposed to the sun's rays. Use a sunscreen, or a moisturizer that contains sunscreen (at least SPF 15) everyday.

What is the second best thing you can do for your skin?

Drink lots of water. To maintain your youthful skin, drink at least 64 ounces (8 glasses) or water every day. Water helps to hydrate the skin and move waste and nutrients through the your system which can dull the skin's appearance.

What should you do every day to help your skin?

Aside from sunscreen and water consumption, exercise, rest, and good nutrition lay the foundation for beautiful skin. Regular exercise keeps the muscles under the skin toned which leaves your skin looking less saggy. Plenty of rest can eliminate dark circles and bags under the the senistive skin in the eye area. Good nutrition if important for overall health.

How can you protect your skin from moisture loss?

Dry skin may be aggrevated by certain cosmetics, frequent baths, or some medications. If possible, bathe or shower every other day instead of every day. Try using a very mild soap that does not contain any dyes, parabens or perfumes. Follow up the bath with a moisturizing body lotion paying extra attention to dry areas. Your hands and face are particularly susceptible to daily damage, and may need to be moisturized several times throughout the day.