Beautiful skin is no miracle. Like everything else, if you want it, you have got to work for it.

How do you keep your skin looking its best? I'm no skin expert, but having a skin spa as part of the salon and working with the city's top dermatologists, I have put together these five easy steps to get and keep that healthy glow.

1) Don't Skip the morning essentials: Would you leave the house naked? Your body wouldn't react too well. But that's exactly what you would be doing to your face if you leave home without cleansing, toning, moisturizing and protecting your skin every morning. Complete these steps in order and don't omit any of them. Each one is only effective if used in tandem with the others.

Protection is the most important of all. Don't leave home without a sun block. It helps slow down the aging process. Now isn't that a big incentive?

2) Stick to a nightly routine: Haven't you noticed how awful your skin looks after a bad night? That's because the skin repairs itself while we sleep. Your body has the time and energy to repair damaged cells when it is resting and not expending energy defending cells from the sun, pollution etc. Also do not forget to cleanse, followed by a moisturizing routine, using a night cream.

PROTECTION IS FOREMOST. DON'T GO OUT WITHOUT A SUNBLOCK.

3) Treat your specific problems: Don't try and cover up your problems because you can cure them. For acne, treatments include glycolic acid cleansers, creams and masks., which help exfoliate whiteheads and blackheads.

Long term use of retinol is also known to combat breakouts. The idea is to keep your skin and pores as clean as possible without drying up your skin.

For fry, flaky skin use a mild cleanser. Wash your face only when necessary, as water is drying and use a heavier moisturizer. A mild exfoliator once a week is a good idea. For oily skin, choose on oil-free range of products as even acne prone skin needs hydration.

Random Tip: Home Remedy for Oily Skin- Take 1/3 cup cocoa, three teaspoons of heavy cream, 1/3 cup ripe papaya, 1/4 cup cup honey and three teaspoons of oatmeal powder. Mix it all together. Apply on your face. After 10 minutes, wash your face with warm water. This is best for oily skin.

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4) Clean up your insides: Your mama was right, you need to eat a nutritionally-balanced diet to provide your skin with the nutrients it requires to look its best. Eat plenty of raw vegetables, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to hydrate the skin long before its time.

5) Stop the clock: We are all aware that staying out of the sun is a sure-fire way to prevent future damage such as fine lines, loss of elasticity and discoloration. But the question is, can anything undo the damage already done?

It is believed that blended antioxidants and vitamins may significantly repair long-term damage. So there is hope.

Besides, these four points here should also be of some help.

# Avoid tanning salons- they cause sun damage, premature aging and an increased risk of skin cancer.

# Visit your dermatologist annually- to detect and treat any abnormalities in your skin such as moles or freckles etc.

# Avoid the sun while taking antibiotics- many medications can make you extra sensitive to the sun

# And again, don't forget the sunscreen.

Beautiful skin doesn't just happen. You have to work at it but at the end of the day- You' re worth it.

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Random Tip: As they say, whenever in doubt wear Black. Likewise, whenever in doubt related to your make-up, apply a basic kaajal pencil, a mascara and a lip-gloss. It would just compliment you so very well.