Sleeping without cleansing. For teenage girls who wear make-up, it is essential to remove all the make-up before going to sleep. Otherwise skin becomes prone to allergies and breakouts. Even those who do not wear make-up need to cleanse in the night, otherwise skin accumulates oil and dust at the end of the day, which can clog pores.

Nibbling on your cuticles. Chewed-up cuticles look unkempt and shabby. Torn pieces of skin around your nail can cause infections too. Keep your cuticles moisturised.

Changing your hair hue frequently. Colouring your hair often will lead to frizzy strands and hair damage. Use products specially formulated for coloured strands because they are more protective and moisturising.

Torturing your hair with heat. Using a hair dryer, straightening iron or curling rod daily will dry your hair and leave it dull, frizzy and weak. Do not expose your hair to heat more often than once a week and always apply a protective cream first.

Squeezing your zits. Picking a pimple can extend its staying power to around 10 days instead of the normal 3 days. Dirt from your fingers can force the bacteria into your pores and cause infection.

1. The best time to shave is after taking a warm bath/shower to make sure your skin is hydrated and soft.

2. Use a facial cleanser/scrub to eradicate dead skin cells and open up the pores of the skin to prepare it for a close shave.

3.Splash warm water on your face to stimulate your skin before applying shaving cream or gel. This will make it easier for the razor to make contact because the hairs will stick out.

4.Apply shaving cream or gel (without alcohol) on your face. The cream or gel produces lather which helps protect the skin as the razor cuts the hair.

5.Go with the grain of your hair, not against it. For most guys, whiskers on the face grow down. So shaving downward on the face removes most of the hair. Shaving against the grain (or upward) can cause rashes or red bumps.

6.Don't rush. Shave slowly and gently. Let the razor blade do the work.

7. Don't push down too hard with the razor. If you do, you're likely to cut your face. It's better to go over a part of the skin twice lightly than to press down hard.

8. Use soft, short strokes on your jaw and chin. Again, don't apply too much pressure.

9. Change razors or blades frequently. A dull blade can irritate your skin and cause rashes. You are also more likely to cut your face with a dull blade.

10. Follow up your shave with a face lotion or moisturising aftershave. This will help prevent your skin from drying out.

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