Soap is something everybody needs to use, but are you using a kind that’s gentle to your skin? If not, it’s time to swap your usual bar or gel out for something a little more moisturizing. 

If you don’t you could be drying out as you’re trying to wash and stay hydrated, and that’s no good for anyone. 

Even if your skin tends to be quite oily or acne prone, be careful about how vigorous your soap is. You don’t want to accidentally make the problem worse by rubbing all the natural oils off, meaning your skin is going to work overtime to reproduce them. 

Moisture can be easily lost from the skin after a shower, after a workout, during the day if you’re walking a lot, and during the night when you sleep. As such, it’s best to consistently top up the hydration level for your skin and then lock in that moisture. 

Go beyond having a drink here. The more water you consume the better, but if you want results now, you might want to invest in a couple new products for this. However, even rubbing in a bit of vaseline is going to do wonders after you’ve exfoliated and applied a toner! 

Shaving can really dry your skin out, especially if you’re doing a dry shave on a regular basis. So the next time you pick up the razor and want to do away with the hair on your legs, think about applying some quality shaving cream, wetting the razor, and then using a cleanser when you’re done. 

Indeed, dry skin on legs is often caused by shaving thanks to just how much it can take out of the skin as it removes hair. Once again, you want to add and lock some more moisture in, and that means rubbing in a small amount of cleanser straight after. This’ll also help to prevent in-growns from occurring, and will definitely make your skin even more smooth to the touch! 

Humidifiers put moisture into the air, which is good for homes found in both hot and dry and cold and dry climates. If you live in either of these, buying a humidifier is going to help you stay cool, refreshed, and glowing all year round. Use them as a supplement to good skin, but never just rely on a bit of extra air moisture alone! 

On the other hand, a dehumidifier might be perfect for climates that are already quite moist. The humidity in the air could be making your skin a lot more active, and thus prone to issues like acne, and sometimes you just need a bit of drying out! 

Eating right is one of the best ways to take care of your skin. Putting enough of all the right nutrients into your body gives your organs more to work with, and that includes the skin as well. 

And hey, who doesn't like a nice smoothie or a slice of watermelon? You can also throw some more bell peppers into your soup pot, as well as some strawberries and some heavy cream into a dessert bowl. 

Even during the autumn and winter months, you’re going to want to buy more food products like these. Items you can snack on that have a high water content, while also being delicious, are the best things for your fridge and food cupboard all year round. 

If you want your beauty to shine like it’s being illuminated by the sun, use tips like these to see you through. 

The more you know about taking care of yourself, the better you’ll be able to battle off the weather and have more fun with your look all year round.