Easy and affordable skincare secrets to make sure you put your best face forward

Yes, it’s true – we are what we eat! Our skin shows how we are on the inside so we must include a healthy dose of fresh fruit and vegetables in our daily diet. Whole grains, dried fruit and nuts plus seaweed are also recommended due to their high content of antioxidnts. Where possible eat them in their most natural, least-processed state.

A good clean is very important for the face, especially at night so that we can achieve the natural radiance we’re striving for. Foaming Facial Cleanser ($26) by EltaMD, is ideal as it contains bromelain, an enzyme from pineapple that helps get rid of grease and immurities, as well as reducing inflammation.

You could also use natural soaps with extracts of lavander or tea tree oil if your skin has a tendency towards acne or is oily.

A crucial step in the road to great skin is to drink plenty of water. You can also add a smoothy juice to your routine, to get a major boost of vitamins, too. (Try Meghan Markle’s favorite recipe here !) Drinking warm water with a squeeze of lemon in it is also recommended to help cleanse your system.

Getting rid of dead skin cells is also crucial when it comes to rocking clear skin. And exfoliating once or twice a week is key. A great one to use, which doesn’t contain oils and gives pores a deep clean is Deep Clean Gentle Scrub ($9.99) by Neutrogena.

Another alternative is to make an exfoliant at home by mising six small spoonfuls of coconut oil with a small spoon of sea salt. Mix it together until it has a uniform texture and then apply to your face with gentle, circular movements.

It’s also worth trying out activated charcoal face masks to cleanse and condition the skin. The deep clean sensation that you get afterwards is quite something! L’Oréal’s Pure-Clay Face Mask with Charcoal for Dull Skin to Detox & Brighten Skin, is an Amazon top-seller and is less than $10.

It’s also very important to protect our skin from harmful sun exposure, especially during the hottest part of the day. Frequent exercise and a good night’s sleep will also help improve the aspect of your skin and your health in general. Start to change your habits to see a gradual improvement in your skin.