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Question: What are some ways I can keep my skin clear, and vibrant?

Nikki: It doesn't matter if you are a woman, or a man; glowing skin not only makes your face look brighter, but it also helps with confidence. I can speak personally, when I say that struggling with bad skin can affect your mood for the entire day. I wish there was one particular product that I can swear by, but unfortunately most of the products are the same. I've tried about everything the market has marketed to people with bad skin. I have learned that a lot of it comes from Diet/Exercise, Genetics, and Nightly Regimens.

                                                                                        

Diet and Exercise: 
The pores on your face are usually a clear indication of the foods that you've been eating.
When you consume a lot of greasy foods that are high in unhealthy fats, and white carbs (think of those 2 a.m. Wendy runs), your pores will get greasy because they are trying to release the bad products you put in your skin. Also, if you don't exercise, and sweat, your pores can also clog of oils.
So what to do?

• Drink a lot of water- it doesn't need to be a set number of bottles. You have enough thing to think about during the day, and ounces of water should not be one of them. Just drink enough so that your pee is a light yellow, and that your body does not fee dehydrated. 
• Fruits and Vegetables- eat them. Mix them with your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts. It's not only good for your skin, but also your weight. Stay away from sweets (especially if you have acne problems). 
• Exercise- no quicker way, then to sweat out the bad toxins in your body. 

Genetics:

You don't need to go through your family album to pick blame. However, sometimes your parents skin history, will affect yours. 

Nightly Regimens: 

Certain techniques are strong for your skin, but if practiced on a weekly basis, is a nice blend to exfoliate your skin.

                                                             Honey Oatmeal Scrub(Good for all skin types)

           Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp of Oatmeal (crushed)
• 1 tbsp of plain yogurt
• Few drops of Honey 

          Steps:

• Mix Oatmeal and Plain Yogurt together
• Add a few drops of Warm Honey to the mix
• Apply the mask on your face for 10-15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water

                                                                 Sea Salt (use on Acne Scars)

• Apply Sea Salt to warm water, and scrub your face. Apply pressure that is comfortable to your skin

                                                            Vinegar (Good for removing dead skin cells)

• Apply Apple Cider Vinegar in your basic Face Mask you purchase from the store
• Apple Cider Vinegar can also be replaced by your toner