In order to live a long and healthy life you need to make sure you are taking vigorous care of your body each and every day. You can't just lounge about your home all day long without paying attention to what you do to your body and what you put into it. That means every aspect of your body. One of the most important areas of your body you need to be worried about is your skin. You only get one chance with your skin and if you don't protect it and take care of it will come to regret it later on in life.

There are many ways in which you can protect your skin and we've gone ahead and compiled some tips for you so you have them handy.

First thing's first, limit your sun exposure. The ultraviolet rays emitted from the sun play a huge role in causing many types of skin damage, such as skin cancer, wrinkles and discolorations. So you need to make sure to stay out of the sun for prolonged periods of time unless you are using skin care products that come with ultraviolet protection such as sunscreen. If you do plan on staying out in the sun for a long time you should also consider wearing sunglasses, hats and clothing such as pants or long-sleeved shirts that will cover your skin.

Another tip we have is to always stay hydrated. Properly hydrated skin helps keep your skin moist and that is vital to healthy skin. To stay hydrated drink lots of water, use moisturizing cream, and take warm showers that last between five to ten minutes.

Using gentle skin care techniques will also help you avoid damaging your skin. The products you use to protect your skin won't be as helpful to you if you're furiously and roughly rubbing them into your skin when applying them. So, gently massage any skin care products you are using and don't scrub your skin too hard. You should also wash your face twice a day and use a mild cleanser with warm water when doing so.

Whether you're planning on hitting up the outdoor pool or walking outside your home on a really sunny day make sure you follow the above skin care protection tips we provided you on how to protect your skin. Your skin will thank you for doing so! Click here to learn more about sun protection.