Having great skin isn’t something that comes automatically for everyone. Although some people seem to have a glowing, perfect complexion with hardly any effort, unfortunately for most of us it isn’t that simple.

It’s all about knowing a few simple strategies in order to prolong your skin’s youthful appearance. It’s important to stay consistent and have patience with your skin routine. The longer that you stick to it, the better the results will be. And the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. Here are the key elements that should be in your skincare routine.

Exfoliate Every Day

It’s important to exfoliate your skin’s surface every day. When you let your dead skin cells build up without getting in a deep clean, then your skin will break out and appear dull.

Although some people think that you must use harsh chemicals and rough textures to eliminate build-up, this isn’t the case. A simple circular motion with a daily exfoliant will be more effective than a harsh scrubbing gesture. The last thing you want is to damage your skin.

Hydrate

Every time that you wash your face your skin is left stripped of its natural oils. It’s essential to rehydrate after washing by applying the correct products.

Following your face wash, you should apply a toner which softens the skin’s surface gently and balances your skin. This is a step which many people skip but is very beneficial. Following your toner, you should apply a cream which is suited for your skin type. For naturally oily skin you may opt to use a less moisturizing formula, whereas drier skins will need a deeper moisturization.

Drink Plenty Of Water

One of the biggest mistakes that people make in their skincare routine is failing to drink enough water throughout the day. Drinking water ensures that your skin is getting all of the hydration that it needs from the inside out.

If you try to make sure that you drink a glass of water every hour you’ll see major results in your skin texture. In addition to making your skin smoother, you’ll also enjoy the benefits which it does for your entire system. From your digestion to your energy levels.

Avoid Toxins

It’s important to remember that whatever you put into your body is released through your skin. If you’re filling your body full of harmful substances on a regular basis then this will have an impact on your skin’s health.

Toxins come in all shapes and sizes, from the foods that we eat to the things that we breathe in. While we can’t avoid absolutely everything toxic, unless we live in an airtight pod, we can try to avoid the most harmful, and pick our poisons carefully.