Most people do not have a lot of time to spend on an extensive skin care routine. However, if they knew the basics and tried to do them every day, they would have radiant and young looking skin. What are some of the basic things that a person should know about taking care of their skin?

First of all, a person is going to want to make sure that they protect themselves from the sun. The sun causes wrinkles, age spots and exposure to it can increase a person’s risk of getting skin cancer. If a person just thinks of what someone looks like after they have spent years of their life working in the sun and compare them with an individual who has had an office job their entire life, it is obvious that the sun can definitely age a person and damage their skin. Does this mean that a person should stay out of the sun all of the time? No. The sun provides vitamin D, which is vital for a person’s health. However, they should use sunscreen when they will be out in the sun for a long period of time. Also, they can wear protective clothing to protect their skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If they have to be in the sun for an extended period of time, they should try to seek shady areas, instead of standing directly under the sun.

Second, a person is going to want to quit smoking. When a person smokes, their skin is depleted of oxygen and nutrients. This causes the skin to become damaged.

Third, a person is going to want to have a good skin care routine. It is not need to be extensive. However, they should use a gentle cleanser each day, and also a moisturizer. As they are working with their skin, they want to treat it gently. For example, after taking a bath or shower, instead of roughly moving a towel over their face, they just want to pat it gently. If a person is dealing with acne, they might want to use some kind of acne mask that contains ingredients that help to fight off acne. There are some natural products that are available for this, and there are also some over-the-counter products that can be bought at a drugstore.

Fourth, it is important to eat a healthy diet. A person who eats a large amount of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is going to have healthy skin. Research suggests that people who have a diet that contains lots of vitamin C usually have less acne. When a person avoids unhealthy foods, like refined carbohydrates and excessive amounts of sugars, they have younger looking skin. It is also important for a person to manage their stress properly.