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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Smooth skin through lifestyle changes
• Method 2 of 4: Smoothing your skin with beauty products
• Method 3 of 4: Smoothing out your skin tone with makeup
• Tips
• Warnings

Many people have problems with the skin on their face. Whether it concerns irregularities in your complexion, texture, or wrinkles; getting an even complexion is very easy. By making lifestyle changes, using beauty products, applying the right makeup, or visiting a skin specialist or beauty salon, you can significantly improve the skin on your face.

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Method 1 of 4: Smooth skin through lifestyle changes

1. Drink lots of water. Water is responsible for cleaning the skin from within and preventing wrinkles. By taking in enough moisture, your skin will keep looking firm and youthfully fresh.
   • Try to drink at least 2 liters of water (or other drinks) per day. Try to make water your primary source of moisture, and not too many alcoholic and sugary drinks.
   • Avoid alcoholic and soft drinks that negatively affect the skin. The sugar and chemicals in soda cause acne and fat deposits, while drinking alcohol causes your skin to dry out and make it look old prematurely.
   • Try adding cucumber or lemon slices to water, as both are proven skin-stimulating and add a refreshing twist to your H2O.
2. Forgo junk food and eat fresh fruits and vegetables instead. The chemicals, oils and sugars in junk food cause your skin to create oil that clogs your pores.
   • Rather than cutting out junk food completely from your diet, it is better to gradually increase the consumption of fresh food and less processed food.
   • Some foods, such as blueberries and salmon, which are rich in antioxidants, are great for smoothing out your skin.

Method 2 of 4: Smoothing your skin with beauty products

1. Use facial peeling. A facial peel is a type of mask or gel that you apply to the face using healthy acids to dissolve dead skin cells. This removes the top layer of skin that may look dull, discolored, or scarred.
   • Use a salicylic acid facial peel if you have acne or acne scars problems.
   • If you're having trouble with wrinkles, try a glycolic acid peel.
   • Always wash the peel off with warm water when the processing time, usually ten minutes, is over. This way you prevent the peeling from having an overly exfoliating effect on your face.
   • Avoid using a facial peel if you have problems with eczema or rosacea, as these can be made worse by the acids in the peel.
2. Use pure Rosehip oil for hyperpigmentation, burns and scars. This will speed up the healing process as well as moisturize the area and keep it moist.

Method 3 of 4: Smoothing out your skin tone with makeup

1. Get a prescription for skin conditioning medications. Visit a dermatologist and discuss your skin concerns. Based on your specific complaints, the dermatologist will prescribe different medications for smoothing the skin.
   • Some medications can be taken as pills that can help regulate hormonal imbalance, which can lead to an uneven skin tone.
   • Medicinal skin creams are available through your dermatologist. With it, you can tackle problems such as sun and age spots and acne or acne scars.
   • Do ask the doctor about the possible side effects of this type of medication for your skin and the rest of your body.
2. Try a laser treatment. You can use it to combat age spots and wrinkles, but you have to see a dermatologist for that. This can be quite expensive treatment and is unlikely to be covered by insurance.
   • Laser treatment works by sending out short, strong pulses of light to remove the top layers of the skin. This is the reason that this treatment is also called a laser peel.
   • Avoid laser treatment if you have acne as it can make your problems worse.
   • The recovery from a laser treatment takes about two weeks. This is the time it takes for your skin to grow and all discolorations and scabs have disappeared.
3. A microdermabrasion session. This is a combination of a peel and an exfoliant that helps remove dead skin and discoloration. These are available from your dermatologist and some beauty salons.
   • Microdermabrasion is essentially “sandblasting” your skin with a peel and a special brush or other tool. Hence, it works best on dark spots and dull skin.
   • Dermabrasion, similar to microdermabrasion, is primarily intended for removing scars. This is only safe for fair skinned people as it can worsen the scars on dark skin. Only consider this if you are dealing with scar tissue caused by a skin disease, severe acne, or an accident.

Tips

• Clean make-up brushes thoroughly between uses to prevent bacteria from multiplying.
• Never sit in the sun after applying lemon. This can lead to irritation and redness.
• If you've used makeup, don't forget to wash your face at night before going to sleep.
• Try to drink a cup of water every 30-60 minutes.
• Use almond oil as a natural toner.
• If you have a reddish and a pale yellowish complexion, decide which one to correct, as using both a mint concealer and a lavender concealer will leave the skin looking blotchy.

Warnings

• Sometimes cosmetics can cause allergic reactions in humans. When trying a new product, pay attention to how your skin reacts and what changes you notice.
• Certain skin problems can be symptoms of underlying physical conditions. Any new or persistent skin condition should be discussed with your doctor first.