With all the skin care products and theories out there, it can be easy to forget to do the little things that actually keep your skin naturally healthy and strong. No matter what you do to keep your skin looking good, start with these basic skin care tips and it will be easy to look and feel great!

• Eat a healthy, balanced diet-- Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and especially avoid fried and greasy foods.
• Clean and moisturize your skin daily-- Wash your face twice-a-day. Once in the morning and once at night before going to bed. Then, use a toner to remove any oil, dirt, or make-up that didn’t come off with soap. Finally, moisturize with a lotion that best fits your skin type (dry, normal or oily).
• Keep your skin safe from the sun-- Exposure to UV rays from the sun causes many changes in the skin, including wrinkles, discoloration, freckles or age spots, non-cancerous growths such as moles, and pre-cancerous or cancerous growths such as melanoma. In fact, most skin cancers are related to sun exposure, so always wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater.
• Seek professional help for skin problems—Even if you take great care of your skin, it’s not always going to be perfect. It can be dry or oily; it can develop rashes, have acne, or any mix of many other issues. Address the problem with a professional skin expert, either a skin aesthetician at your local salon or a dermatologist for more severe skin problems.
• Self screening-- Over the course of your life, you should pay attention to all parts of your skin. Familiarize yourself with it, so you'll notice any changes that might occur, such as different moles or patches that might indicate skin cancer. Whenever you have a question or concern, make sure you see your doctor.

As long as you keep these skin care basics in mind, your skin will look and feel great!