Your skin is your largest organ, and it's the most visible organ. When your skin looks fresh, you look young and rejuvenated. However, not everyone is blessed with perfect skin. In fact, many people suffer from oily skin, dry skin, and various other skin conditions that can leave them feeling insecure. Here are some tips on how to beautify your body by treating skin imperfections.

Moisturize

When skin dries out, it loses its elasticity and develops wrinkles. Prolong the aging process by applying moisturizer every day. Moisturize your face with a high-end moisturizer and use a basic moisturizer on your body. If you have acne or oily skin, look for moisturizers designed for your skin type. Don't forget to consider your internal hydrations as well. Drink plenty of water so that your skin receives moisture from both the outside and the inside.

Keloid Treatment

Keloids, or scars, develop when the skin produces an excessive amount of collagen (which contains high levels of protein) during the healing process after an injury to the skin. Many people think scars last forever, but that's not necessarily the case. If you have a lot of scars, then keloid treatment could be helpful for you. While traditional scar removal involved surgery, today there are less invasive methods, such as topical creams, that can tackle even the gnarliest of scars with shockingly effective results.

Protect Yourself From the Sun

Who doesn't love a fun day in the sun? While the sun provides happiness-inducing endorphins and vitamin D, it can also damage the skin. When you get too much sun, it dries out the skin. Not only will this cause the skin to age more quickly, but it will also put you at a higher risk of skin cancer. Protect yourself from the sun by using sunscreen and reapplying it every couple of hours on sunny days, especially if you plan to be outside. You can also use wide-brimmed hats and clothes to help protect yourself.

Exfoliate

Your skin contains multiple layers. The top layers die naturally. You need to remove the dead skin on top to allow the skin underneath to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs. In order to remove the top layer of skin, use a gentle exfoliant regularly. An exfoliant scrubs away the top layer of skin, but you don't want to scrub so vigorously or so often that it damages your skin.

Your skin requires special care. With these tips, you can keep your skin looking young and fresh for years to come. Taking care of your skin is incredibly important, especially if you have scars or are prone to blemishes.

Anita is a freelance writer from Denver, CO. She studied at Colorado State University and now enjoys writing about health, business, and family. A mother of two wonderful children, she loves traveling with her family whenever she isn’t writing. You can find her on Twitter @anitaginsburg.

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