Are you ready to enjoy the new year with healthier skin? Whether you have a skincare routine that’s working, or dry winter air is making you rethink your products, now is the perfect time to refresh your regimen. As we age, our skin starts to show some signs of aging. This can include fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, or even some sagging. 
Healthier skin starts with a better skincare routine. With the right products and services, you can enjoy healthier skin to look and feel amazing. 
## Drink More Water
You’ve heard it a million times, but it’s still true. Water is extremely important for your overall health as well as your skin health. Drinking water can tighten your skin and help you maintain youthful skin. It also helps prevent acne and reduces pimples. Water can even help your skin maintain elasticity, reducing fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck. 
## Shorten Showers
While you want to drink enough water every day, taking long hot showers might be doing more damage than you realize. Hot water feels great, particularly during the cold winter months. But long showers can dehydrate your skin, stripping away natural oils and causing dry, itchy, or flaky skin. Turn down the temperature and shower in warm water rather than hot water. At the end of your shower, you can even blast cold water for a few seconds to reduce redness and help tighten pores.
## Look After Your Neck
Did you know that wrinkles around the mouth, or sagging near the jawline may be caused by your neck? When the skin on your neck ages, it may start to sag. This weight can pull down the skin on your lower face, creating more wrinkles. Don’t neglect your neck! During your morning or evening routine, take a few extra minutes to cleanse, tone, and moisturize your neck. This can fight the signs of aging and give you healthier skin.
## Exfoliate Your Skin
Skin cells are constantly dying and being replaced. You can have healthier skin by exfoliating to remove dead skin cells or dry skin. Exfoliate your face as part of your daily skincare routine and exfoliate the rest of your body every time you’re in the shower. Exfoliation also improves blood flow for youthful, glowing skin. If exfoliation ever leads to dryness, use a less abrasive exfoliator, and be sure to hydrate your skin after you exfoliate. 
## Don’t Touch Your Face
One of the best ways to have healthier skin is to do nothing! Stop touching your face during the day. Your hands touch a lot of surfaces and can pick up bacteria, dirt, or dust. Scratching your chin or rubbing your eyes can transfer bacteria to your face, clogging pores or leading to irritation or breakouts. 
## Healthier Skin with Botox
If you’re revamping your skincare routine, now is a great time to consider Botox! Reduce wrinkles, erase fine lines, and have healthier, smoother skin after just one appointment. Consult with one of our doctors about our skincare needs and find out how Botox can help your reach your goals. 

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