Healthier skin is not the easiest thing to do. You want to be able to look after your skin without drying out, and you don't want to overdo it on the moisturizer, either. But if you've never been taught how to look after your skin, it can be very difficult to get started. You might already know about general skin care tips to keep your skin supple and clean, but do you know how to really look after your specific skin type to minimize pores? 

Do you know how custom facials can really help you enhance the look of your skin and get that glowy shine you've been looking for? Healthy-looking skin takes time to develop, so you need to have some secrets in there to help you get to that point. In this article, we've put together 10 secrets to make your skin look and feel healthier than ever.

1. Never forget your sunscreen. Applying sunscreen every single day before you go outside is one of the best tips you'll ever have to look after your skin. Sunscreen is the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth, and it can slow down the ageing of your skin. It can also help to prevent skin cancer. Choosing a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection, such as SPF 30 or higher, can really help. While it's important to protect the kid's skin from the sun, you might forget yourself occasionally, so put yourself in the queue for application in the morning. Have a facial skincare range of sunscreen next to your toothbrush so you don't forget.
2. It's time to give up smoking. If you've been smoking pretty much since you were early enough to be allowed to, then it's time to stop. Smoking speeds up how quickly your skin ages. Not only does the smoke seep into your skin, the smoke will pull your mouth into wrinkles faster than anything else. If you smoke, the wounds will take longer to heal, so if you deal with acne and your smoking, you might end up with sores that are open for longer. Some skin diseases, including psoriasis and Hidradenitis suppurativa, could also hang around longer.
3. Go for regular skin checks. When was the last time you had a dermatologist check your skin for cancer? Skin self-exams can help you to find skin cancers early when they are treatable, and a dermatologist can do an in-depth check of your skin once a year. If you notice any spots that differ from the rest or you've noticed some spots that are changing, itching or bleeding, you need to make an appointment to see a dermatologist as early as possible. The last thing you want is to find that you've started looking after your skin with regular facials only to discover that you have a changed mole.
4. Stop using sun beds. This is advice that comes from the early thousands and yet so many people don't listen to it. It's nice to get that Dewy glow from the sun, but we know you are not bacon, which means standing in the sun and frying your skin is never a good idea. Laying in a sunbed and frying your skin is an even worse idea. If you want that tan look to your skin and you want it to be, even applying a self-tanner or a spray tan is going to help you to get there. Any time you tan indoors or outside, you prematurely age your skin, but you can avoid that by using self Tanners instead. This can give you the look you want without the risks, and it can help to keep your skin healthy because most self-tanners come with moisturizing properties.
5. Get the right skin care products. How are you supposed to have healthy-looking skin if using the wrong products for your skin type? Is your skin type oily? Is it dry? Is it normal, or is it a combination? Do you have a skin condition you need to keep an eye on? Using products that are specially formulated for your skin's needs will help you to look and feel at your best.
6. Stop scrubbing. It can be very difficult to avoid scrubbing your skin when it feels so good. But scrubbing is going to irritate your skin, especially the skin on your face. If you deal with frequent acne, that's going to worsen that particular skin condition. If you've been sweating heavily, it may feel natural to scrub at your skin, but don't do that. Use a face cloth or a flannel, and make sure that you're using gentle soaps so that you can wash your skin without scrubbing it to death.
7. Up how often you wash your face. When you wake up in the morning before you go to bed at night and after sweating from a workout. You need to wash your face when you wake up. You wash the dirt and bacteria that settle on your face when you're asleep and before bed. You want to remove any grime and makeup from the day. Just make sure that you're using the right products so that your face is not going to be too sore from too much washing.
8. Use gentle cleansers. You want your skin to look its best and gentle cleansing can help. To gently cleanse your face, wet it with warm water and then apply mild cleansers. Gently apply the cleanser in a circular motion with your fingertips. Rinse off the cleanser and pat your face dry with a clean towel, not the one you've just used in the shower.
9. Manage your stress to manage your skin. Finding healthy ways to manage stress can help your skin as well. Some skin diseases like psoriasis or dermatitis can often appear for the first time after an episode of stress. It can also flare up other conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis.
10. Seek out the help of a dermatologist. If there's something about your skin that you don't like, then getting a dermatologist involved can help you feel more confident about your skin.