Protect yourself from the sun

Protect yourself from the sun apply sunscreen of at least SPF 30 that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Long term sun exposure can cause early skin ageing with wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems. Make sure the label reads ‘noncomedogenic’ so that the product does not block pores.  Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours

Do regular self examination of your entire skin

Do regular self examination of your entire skin at least once a month – to detect any new odd looking growth or spots, changing moles etc

Invest

Invest in good quality medical grade skincare products

Wash your face twice a day

Wash your face twice a day in the morning and at night

Double cleanse at night

Double cleanse at night  use a cleansing oil to get rid of your makeup and built up dirt and debris and follow up with a gel or cream-based cleanser

Exfoliate once or twice a week

Exfoliate once or twice a week this will help to slough off dead skin cells and unclog pores for fresh radiant skin.  This will also help with texture and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Moreover this will allow for your skin care products to penetrate deeper

Wash your hands before you wash your face

Wash your hands before you wash your face as bacteria and germs on your skin may cause breakouts

Wash your makeup off at the end of the day

Wash your makeup off at the end of the day as leaving it on overnight clogs the pores which may cause blemishes and blackheads

Get skin treatments every 4-6 weeks

Get skin treatments every 4-6 weeks and also use at home skin care routine

Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables

Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, whole grains, lean  proteins and essential vitamins. A diet rich in fish oil or fish oil supplements and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined sugars/carbohydrates will promote younger looking skin

Exercise regularly

Exercise regularly as running, jogging and yoga will give your body the necessary blood circulation, and also accelerate the cleansing process of your body

Get at least 8 hours of good quality sleep

Get at least 8 hours of good quality sleep every night as this will allow skin to repair itself –  tired skin sags

Hydrate yourself

Hydrate yourself drink lots of water daily, at least 8 glasses if not more

De-stress

De-stress take out time for yourself and try to avoid stress as much as possible as stress causes your body to produce cortisol and other hormones, making the skin more oily and causing breakouts

Treat your skin gently

Treat your skin gently limit bath/shower time; avoid strong soaps that strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers; pat dry after washing or bathing or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on your skin

Moisturise dry skin

Moisturise dry skin use a moisturiser that fits your skin type