They say that skin is the largest organ on our body – whoa. So what can you do to keep it healthy and youthful-looking for as long as possible? I’m a huge skin products buff and will try virtually anything, but only a few products stuck in my daily regimen. Read on to find out what they are!

• Avoid the sun as much as possible. 15 minutes a day of direct exposure should be enough to produce the Vitamin D but let’s leave it at that. Use self-tanners if you like to go for that sun-kissed look!
• Always wear sunscreen whenever out in the sun. Sun not only ages the skin, it also causes skin cancer. Opt for the oil-free sunblock if you have oily skin.
• Include lots of raw fruit and vegetables in your diet. Avoid fatty foods, they can cause your skin to break out.
• Lots of water = clear skin! Keep a bottle by your side at all times and keep chuggin’!
• Going to bed with your make-up is a big NO-NO! I will come over and smack you with a plastic ruler Russian teacher style if you do that! Soap and water are your friend! I loooove Yardley of London soap – it’s really mild, plus it’s DIRT CHEAP and you can get it at any pharmacy! Or get it online at the link above.
• To take off heavy make-up, I use Wet Ones wipes for Sensitive Skin. Amazing!!
• Exfoliate 2-3 times a week with a scrub. Don’t bother buying an expensive one, either – they all do the same thing, which is scrub at your face!
• Use a NEW foundation sponge for every make-up session; wash your brushes after each use.
• Finishing with a translucent loose powder will help you eliminate shine and give your skin that flawless ‘porcelain’ look
• Moisturize, especially in the winter. Jergens gives you the best quality for your buck/euro/ruble/whatever it is you carry in your wallet. :)
• If you suffer from serious acne, see a doctor. There is lots of oral medication available to help make your skin better.
• Remember that all the super-perfect skin you see in magazines is the result of good lighting + a couple hours of professional Retoucher’s work! These people are hired by magazines to make Eva Longoria look hot. ;)
• And last but not least: learn to love your skin and don’t feel bad if you have a blemish or two! Use concealer to cover it up or better yet – my favorite! – disguise it with a temporary beauty mark and feel like Marie Antoinette the rest of the day. Sharp eyeliner pencil will do the trick. ;)

If you have any additions to the list, post them here!