For average person, it's difficult to get proper amount of nutrients needed from food alone. Even healthiest of eaters might not be getting recommended amount of vitamins and minerals. This is because it's hard to judge exactly how much nutrients you are getting from food you are eating, not to mention certain forms of cooking actually destroys vitamins and minerals in food. This is why taking a multivitamin supplement is so benefiting.

The best thing you can do for you body is to eat a balanced diet and supplement it with a quality multivitamin. You'll get nutrients your body needs from food and then back it up with multivitamin for a powerpacked effect.

Since skin secretes oils and toxins during night, cleansing in morning is necessary to prepare skin for moisturizer and makeup. It is also very important to cleanse your face every night, especially if you wear makeup. When you sleep, your pores open and your skin breathes, so anything on your face will be absorbed into your skin. In other words, everything that is on your face - cosmetics and environmental pollutants - will be absorbed into deeper levels of your skin.

Using proper cleansers and cleansing tools will keep your skin fresh and youthful looking. It has been scientifically confirmed that topical vitamin C and E help to protect skin against free radicals which breakdown skin tissue and cause premature signs of aging. It is important to know that benefit to your skin in performance and protection depends upon percentage and form of vitamin C and E in skin care formulas.

In Prevention Magazine's April 2002 issue, Amy Newburger, M.D., associate physician in clinical dermatology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons states, in reference to vitamin E, "You can find this antioxidant in just about any beauty product. Unfortunately it usually isn't present in high enough concentrations (5% or more according to a recent study) to really do your skin any good."

Vitamin C, another vital antioxidant, also helps protect skin against free radical damage (oxidation). However, as Dr. Newburger confirms, vitamin C is very unstable, breaks down quickly, and must be stored correctly to remain potent. Her recommendation, "Look for products in opaque airtight containers. A pump dispenser is great for sealing out oxygen and extending product life."

Be aware, just because vitamin C is included in an ingredient list doesn't necessarily mean that it is in proper form or percentage ratio to achieve its' claims. The use of vitamins (especially vitamin C) requires knowledge of proper percentages, pH, and delivery system.

Choosing a cleanser is almost as important as act of cleansing. A product that is too harsh can strip skin of natural oils, and leave it dry and irritated. Look for cleansers that rejuvenate skin at same time they cleanse it. A gentle goat milk soap and herbal glycerin can help remove excess oil as long as they don't dry your skin. For most skin, soaps are alkaline and can be irritating. It is best to use a cleanser that's close to skin's normal pH level, which is usually around 4.5. Nourishing shea butter is useful for dry, wrinkled, or irritated skin.

Also consider your skin type when choosing a cleanser. If your skin is oily, avoid products that strip away all oil as well as those with added moisturizers. Look for ingredients that have antiseptic properties like witch hazel and herbs and essential oils like eucalyptus, tea tree oil, and peppermint.