How to Get Clear, Smooth Skin
Ever struggled with rough, dry skin? Luckily, you found this page. This page will help you find a cure to that problem.
Steps
1.Start a daily face-washing routine. Consistency is an important part of maintaining a healthy complexion, so make sure you're doing these things every morning and night:
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser.
Use a toner (optional). If your skin is dry, not combination or oily, you can skip this step.
Moisturize. If you tend to have oily skin, save the heavy moisturizer for nighttime and use a light or gel formula in the morning.
Remove your makeup every night. It can be hard to do this if you're super tired. But even if you don't do anything else, take off your makeup. Pick up makeup removal wipes at the drug store and rely on them when you're too exhausted to do the whole routine.
2.Treat acne. If you deal with regular pimples, there is help! Consider:
Salicylic acid gel or toner: Salicylic acid causes the skin to naturally exfoliate its layers quicker, thus helping acne go away, as well as preventing new acne from forming. Use daily.
Benzoyl peroxide lotion or spot treatment: If your acne is really bad, you can find lotion products containing benzoyl peroxide that you'd put over your whole face. You can also find benzoyl peroxide in spot treatment formulas.
Seeing a dermatologist. High-caliber acne treatments (like Accutane and Retin-A) do exist, but they must be used under the supervision of a doctor. If you're really at wit's end, make an appointment.
Try face masks every other week or so also use some pore cleaners that you can buy at a local drug store
3.Only use fresh makeup and brushes. Makeup, like food, gathers bacteria and will eventually go bad. If you've been using the same powders, blush, eyeshadow and mascara for over 6 months, it's probably time to throw everything out and start over. Your skin will thank you for it!
The only exception to this is brushes — these can be cleaned, not thrown away. Pick up an antibacterial makeup brush cleaning formula at the drugstore and, once a month or so, spritz everything down right after you finish your morning routine. Leave the brushes out to air dry through the day and overnight.
4.Drink plenty of water. Aim to put down 6 to 8 full glasses of water a day, and you'll notice a difference in your skin. The extra fluid makes it easier for you to flush out toxins and waste.
5.Sleep smart. You might be getting dirt and oil on your face while you're sleeping — without even realizing it. Try these tricks to minimize your risk:
Change out your pillowcase at least once a week. If you're really concerned, you could even switch it out every 4 or 5 days.
Pull your hair back. Braid back long hair, and keep bangs or fly-aways out of your face with a headband.
Get your beauty rest! Sleep deprivation and stress can manifest as bad skin, so make sure you're getting 7 to 8 hours of quality rest every night.
