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Getting the most out of your skin care products

Skin care doesn't always go to plan – you can guarantee an unexpected breakout before a big day – but with the right products and a little know-how, you can have the smooth, soft, beautiful skin you're after.

02 November '15
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  • Apply products at night.
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    Apply products at night.

    Make moisturising an important step in your routine. Applying skin care products like Body Love Smoothing Care Body Lotion before bed is also a must, as it gives your skin chance to really soak it up

  • Get to know your skin type.
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    Get to know your skin type.

    Whether you have dry skin or oily skin, determining our skin type is the easiest way to nail effective skin care

  • Choose a gentle cleanser.
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    Choose a gentle cleanser.

    You can over wash. Yep, it’s true. Cleaning your skin too much can actually dry it out, so choose a daily cleanser like Dove Renewing Glow Body Wash that’s gentle on skin

  • Avoid harsh scrubs.
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    Avoid harsh scrubs.

    Resist the urge to use a harsh scrub during a spell of dry skin. It can be tempting to rub it into submission but use gentler body care products instead: it's far more effective in the long run

  • Don't forget those hard-to-reach places.
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    Don't forget those hard-to-reach places.

    Think of your skin care routine as a body care routine: it should be a top-to-toe experience. (Which means more body lotion all round)

  • Consider your diet.
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    Consider your diet.

    Natural skin care starts from within: eat delicious foods with antioxidants to help protect your skin, as well as massively improving your mood

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