Beautiful Skin Care Tips

Updated December 6, 2010
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Whether you were born with it or are careful with your daily cleansing and treatments, the following beautiful skin care tips will ensure your skin is radiant and supple year-round.

Forget the magic potions and expensive skin treatment remedies. If you want beautiful skin, you'll have to work for it. While many people are blessed with flawless complexions, others have to go to extremes to clear pesky complexion woes. If you want practical tips with reliable outcomes, read on!

Wear Sunscreen and a Hat

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No matter how much you enjoy the great outdoors, always protect your skin to prevent premature aging and wrinkles. An SPF with a minimum of 15 will ensure you ward off the effects of ultraviolet rays, while a sun hat protects your face from every angle.

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Wash Your Face Daily

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Never, ever go to sleep with a face full of cosmetics. Take the time to wash diligently to remove dirt, oil and cosmetics. A clear complexion means your skin cells can work to repair damage rather than fight impurities as you sleep.

Drink Plenty of Water

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Drink a minimum of eight glasses of water per day to stay hydrated. Hydrated skin is less prone to wrinkles and can fight dryness during the winter months without excessive oil production. Whether you're active or not, your water intake should be up to par to nourish your skin.

Avoid Stress

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Stress can cause a multitude of problems, including complexion breakouts. Try to take a break and relax as often as possible throughout your day. Listen to some soothing music, take a long bath or book a massage. Whatever you need to do to unwind, your body and complexion will benefit when you relax.

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Get Your Beauty Sleep

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Get plenty of indulgent sleep on a set of comfortable sheets. A comfy bed creates a restful haven for your weary head. Go ahead and wrap yourself in luxury and de-stress! The more sleep you get, the better you'll look, hence the term "beauty sleep"!

Keep Skin Hydrated

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Apply a night cream daily to hydrate and nourish your complexion after hours. For more tips on how to get soft skin, be sure to check out our How to Get Soft Skin slideshow, chock full of beautiful skin care tips.