When it comes to having beautiful, glowing skin, no price is too high. People end up spending a fortune on skin care products and anti-aging creams just to get perfect skin. That’s all well and good, but if you follow these simple skin care tips, you’ll end up saving a fortune and still have the results you have been dreaming of for so long.

1. Remember The GOLDEN Rule

Just like us, our skin needs to breathe too. Always remember to remove all the makeup before going to bed. Makeup blocks the skin’s pores and prevents oxygen from getting under your skin, which causes dark circles, blemishes, and blackheads. In case you don’t have makeup remover, just put some olive oil on a cotton pad and massage your face thoroughly. This works even if you have an oily skin. Olive oil does wonders on dry skin and has been proven to do a much better job than several expensive anti-aging products in the market.

2. Exfoliate Your Skin ONCE A Week

Many believe that exfoliation is indispensable to achieve healthy, glowing skin. News flash: it’s NOT. Exfoliating your skin does help, but you don’t need to do it more than once or twice a week. You don’t even need to buy an expensive anti-aging cream or a skin cleanser for it. To remove the dead layers of skin, you can make a paste right in your kitchen. Mix walnut powder with yogurt and apply the paste to the skin. Walnut is rich in antioxidants and removes the dead skin layers to reveal the radiant skin underneath.

3. Sun VS. Skin

Sun is essential for all of the life on our planet. Unfortunately, it’s also the biggest enemy of our skin. If you don’t want to look all wrinkly and end up spending a fortune on anti-aging skin creams, make sure to apply a sunscreen with SPF 15 before stepping outside on a sunny day. Sunscreen protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays which are harmful to our skin; too much-unprotected exposure can even lead to skin cancer. When buying sunscreen, look for the words “non-comedogenic” or “non-acnegenic” on the label. Any sunscreen which has either of these 2 words on it does not block the skin’s pores, which helps the skin breathe while still being protected.

4. Watch What You Eat

Having a large quantity of vitamin C is always going to help give your skin a warm glow. Add greens and fresh fruits rich in proteins and vitamins, and you’ll never have to spend a dime on skin treatment. Make sure to have a low-sugar and low-fat diet as well. Avoid eating spicy, fermented, and fried foods as much as possible. We know it’s hard, but hey, no pain, no gain, right?

5. Sweating Is Good

Healthy blood circulation is the key to having glowing and fresh skin. Jogging, walking, and working out all stimulate blood circulation better than anything. Blood circulation accelerates the cleansing process in the whole body and opens up the pores, which is always great for your skin. In order to minimize the resulting oil production of exercising, make sure to apply a toner. Once you are done working out, you can exfoliate your skin and apply olive oil or shea butter to moisturize if your skin is dry.

6. Beauty Sleep

If you want fresh skin, sleeping for 8 hours every night is a must. Plus, you don’t need to put on a ton of moisturizer or other skin care products before going to bed. If you already have those bags under your eyes, it means you are not sleeping properly and your skin is beating the brunt just like your overall health. Avoid using hot water and try to put on a honey mask at least once a week to heal the damaged skin.

7. Hydrate Yourself

60% of human body is made up of water, so you don’t need a doctor to tell you that you need to consume it in a good quantity every day. Consume a minimum of 4 glasses a day if you are aiming for fresh, glowing skin. Adding fruits and vegetables like cucumber, strawberry, orange, watermelon, cantaloupe, and grapefruit can help in this regard. You can also wash your face with rose water before going to sleep.

8. Say Goodbye To Acne

If you have oily skin, chances are you get to see a nasty pimple every now and then. Make sure to wash your face with hot water at least 3 times a day. If you are using a skin cleanser, it should contain alpha hydroxyl acid or beta hydroxyl acid. If you do have a pimple on your face, DO NOT pop it. Instead, wash your face with rose water and cover it with a chilled tea bag for 10 minutes.