Doing less to the skin rather than more is a good idea – you have a greater chance of keeping its pH levels intact and avoid irritation or dryness. Beauty editor Melisse Gelula has compiled 7 non-negotiable steps for fresh and healthy skin.We’re quite pleased with ourselves because we pretty much follow them all already:

• No soap on the face? We wouldn’t dream of it – we love our hydrated clay too much and honey is fast becoming our new favourite cleanser.
• High quality plant oils to moisturise? Check – with a very soft spot for rosehip.
• Exfoliate? Another check – oats do a fine job of it.

Read the other four steps here. And tell us, how many of them do you do already?

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