Everyone wants to look young and have glowing skin that simply radiates inner beauty. But there are a number of factors that can damage the skin externally and internally without you even noticing something is wrong until it’s too late. Also, getting your skin treated by a professional can cost a lot of money and is not really a necessity unless the damage done is substantial.

There are three simple ways to ensure flawless and healthy, glowing skin sitting right at home. Here is what you need to do.

What type of skin are you working with?
Your beauty and skin care routine will vary depending upon your skin type: too dry, oily, combination of both, or even too sensitive. Once you narrow down a specific type, you can choose products and take the next few steps.

Cleanse daily
It is the first essential step to your beauty and skin care routine. Cleansing your skin with harsh soaps or face washes won’t do you any good, which does not mean you’ll need to go to the store and splurge on expensive cosmetics. A mild cleanser, preferably a foam-based formula will help remove the oil, dirt, and pollutants from the pores. Don’t scrub your face like you wash your hands. Apply and follow a firm yet gentle cleansing motion using just your fingers. For dry skin, use cleansers that don’t have any alcohol in them and wash your face with warm water. For oily skin, use a product having an oil-free foam formula. For sensitive skin, use products that feature aloe, chamomile, and even green tea polyphenols to promote a soothing sensation.

Moisture regularly
Moisturizing has a number of benefits and forms a crucial part of your home beauty and skin care routine on any given day. Basically the cream or gel solution adds moisture to your skin and helps prevent dryness, slowing the signs of aging, fighting acne, protecting from the UV rays, and also soothing sensitive skin. There are many types of moisturizers available, which are created keeping in mind different types of skin. For example, a regular cream or gel-based formula will protect your skin against extreme changes in weather (heat, cold, humidity). An SPF-based formula on the other hand will protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Moisturizers with deep pore cleansers also help fight acne. It is one of the main reasons why you must know your skin type.

Avoid makeup in bed
If you do use makeup during the day, it is a good idea to remove any kind at night before you go to sleep. Makeup leftover from the day can completely clog your pores and cause breakouts. The skin glands will produce more oil to replenish and moisturize the dry parts of the skin, which have gone dry due to makeup. To rinse and remove products, you can use a gentle makeup remover or any cleanser to exfoliate the skin. To dry the skin post washing, use a soft wash cloth or cotton pads. Do not scrub vigorously as the skin on your face is delicate, so always handle with care.