As we know, having a healthy skin is important, to keep acne in check and simply to keep your skin healthy. But teens have so many obligations today. You’re super busy! The last thing you need is a long, complicated skin care regimen. Taking care of your skin doesn’t need to take a lot of time, and you definitely don’t need a bunch of expensive products. Your daily skin care routine can be fast, simple, and inexpensive.

Below are few healthy skin care tips to help you develop a great skin that is affordable.

Expensive Products Are Not Necessary For A Healthy Skin

Forgo the hype, you don’t have to spend a ton of money on a high-end skin care line. The products you buy at the drugstore, even generic or store brands will work just fine. So, unless you have money to burn on expensive products, forget about the brand name. Focus more on how it makes your skin feel. If you like the way it feels, you like the scent, and you like the price, it’s a good product for you.

Try An Astringent For Super Oily Skin

If your skin pumps out the oil, an astringent is just what you need. Astringent remove oil from the surface of the skin, and leave your skin feeling clean and refreshed. OTC  astringents that contains salicylic acid are good choices for breakout-prone skin. If your skin tends to be sensitive, pick an alcohol-free product. However, if you don’t have an oily skin, skip the astringent. You’re not harming your skin by not using one.

For Healthy Skin, Cleanse Twice A Day

Wash your face at least twice a day, morning and night. And since sweat can make breakouts worse, you’ll want to throw in an extra cleansing right after gym class, sports practice, or after working out. Dove, Cetaphil and Neutrogena bar are all inexpensive and gentle cleansers, perfect if you’re using drying acne treatment.

For Healthy Skin, Moisturize Daily To Soothe Tight, Dry, Flaky Skin

Acne treatments can make your skin super dry, but using a good moisturizer every day can help your skin feel a whole lot better. The trick is to choose a moisturizer that says oil-free and noncomedogenic. This way, it won’t leave you feeling greasy and won’t clog pores. You can also get a bonus points if you choose a moisturizer that has SPF. Use it daily and you’ll protect your skin from the sun too.

For Healthy Skin, Don’t Pop  Pimples

Though it’s hard not to, but try not to pop pimples! Do your best to fight that urge, and leave them alone. Popping pimples damages the skin, and can cause dark spots and acne scarring. However, nobody wants to walk around with a big whitehead on their face. Instead of squeezing them, shrink them with an over-the-counter acne spot treatment overnight. For those just-woke-up-to-a-big-whitehead blemishes, a warm compress can help quickly and gently to drain the pimple. If you must get rid of that pimple with your hands, at least extract it safely.