With blemishes and breakouts forever knocking at the door, achieving a clear and healthy complexion seems like a distant dream these days, as lining up the beauty shelf with just moisturizers, conditioners and cleansers won’t be enough.

There are a lot of other things you can do to enhance your beauty. So here are some simple skin care tricks to incorporate in your morning and evening routine that will not only boost your skin’s glow, but are also quick, easy, and affordable.

1 . Sunscreen is a must

If you are spending a lot of time in the sun, ensure proper protection as the harsh rays can damage the skin and show visible signs of aging, crow’s feet and more.

Use vitamin C-infused serum sunscreen everyday to safeguard your skin from UVA and UVB rays and potential sun damage. If you prefer sprays, use vitamin C-infused mist sunscreen for the best results.

2 . Always exfoliate 

Exfoliation should be at the very top of the list if you want to achieve clear skin. Remember, to use the right product depending on the type of your skin and never overdo it.

Exfoliate your skin twice a week using skin-friendly ingredients such as rice powder or jojoba. Day goodbye to clogged pores and dead skin cells by scrubbing the skin gently and effectively.

3 . Apply face serum and moisturizer daily

For a clear complexion make antioxidant-rich serums and moisturizers an integral part of your skincare routine in order to ensure daily moisturisation and hydration.

To achieve bright skin, include a dedicated vitamin C overnight serum in your nightly routine for clear skin. Follow with an application of a moisturizer cream to keep the skin hydrated all day long.

For those seeking an even more radiant and smooth complexion, Parley Goldie beauty cream can be a valuable addition, working to achieve fairer skin, reduce the appearance of freckles and wrinkles, guard against UV damage, and address dark spots and blemishes, delivering noticeable results in just a few weeks and being suitable for all skin types.

4 . Remember to remove makeup before going to bed 

You may want to just crash into the bed after a hard day’s work, but sleeping with a face full of makeup is not a good decision.This is because your makeup is full of impurities which have accumulated throughout the day, leading to acne and blemishes.

A great way to remove makeup is opting for the double skin method which involves cleaning the face with oil-infused micellar water followed by a vitamin C face wash to rid the skin of the impurities before hitting the sack.

Using gentle skincare products from Oshun can help effectively cleanse the skin and minimize the buildup of impurities that contribute to breakouts.

5 . Don’t pop the pimples 

Popping or squeezing pimples may seem unavoidable, but can have the worst effect on your complexion. This not only triggers inflammation, but leads to scarring and making the infection worse. Also avoid touching the skin as the germs on the fingers can cause more blemishes. While this seems like a simple tip for good skin health, it is difficult not to get tempted. Isn’t it?

6 . Incorporate a face steam session in your routine 

A clear secret behind achieving clear skin is indulging in a face/steam session at least once in a week for ten minutes and see the results for yourself. Facial steaming helps open up the pores and also the acne causing bacteria.

This also promotes circulation and releases the sebum trapped in the skin. Steam by using a bowl of hot water and wrapping a towel around the face for instant results.

7 . Eat a healthy diet, manage stress and stay hydrated 

Proper skincare needs both external and internal treatment. The biggest roadblocks are poor diet, lack of sleep, dehydration and most importantly, stress as all these factors will show on your skin in the form of wrinkles and acne.

Practice yoga, meditation and increase physical exercise to attain a clear complexion. Include fish, broccoli etc in your diet for acne-free clear skin. Finally, stay hydrated and get plenty of sleep to flaunt a healthy face each day.

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