3 Steps to Heavenly Skin

By Mandy Hendrix

Confused about what's necessary for great skin? If your bathroom medicine cabinet is cluttered with dozens of lotions and potions, it's time to pare down your daily regimen. Dermatologists agree: All you need are three basics -- a cleanser, a moisturizing sunscreen, and a night cream -- to get the gorgeous complexion you crave.

Photo by Michael David Adams

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Step 1: Cleanser

You should wash your face twice a day (unless you have sensitive skin). Cleansing in the morning removes the oil and dead skin cells that build up while you sleep and washing again at night gets rid of all the makeup, sunscreen, pollutants, and dust your face confronts over the course of the day. It also prepares your skin to better absorb your day and night creams so you can get the most out of their ingredients.

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