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Prescription for action:

1. Drink at least 6 glasses of water every day to keep your skin well hydrated.
2. Avoid sun exposure between 11 am and 4 pm, when the ultraviolet rays from the sun are strongest.
3. Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Your skin needs these nutrients to repair cells and to function properly.
4. Save hot water - and save your skin from its drying effects. Bathe or shower for no more than 15 minutes, and use warm, not hot, water.
5. Keep your skin moist by applying a moisturizer immediately after you have a bath or shower.
6. If you're currently taking medication to treat a skin condition, speak to your Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist to make sure you are taking it correctly.
7. Check your skin thoroughly once a month for any unusual moles, bumps, or birthmarks. See your doctor if you find changes or anything unusual in shape, size, texture, or colour.
8. Be sun savvy! Properly apply adequate amounts of sunscreen (minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15) and wear clothing to protect exposed skin. Hats and sunglasses will provide added protection from the sun's damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays.
9. Follow a daily skin routine that includes cleansing and moisturization.
10. If you're a smoker, try to quit. Ask your Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist about ways you can quit smoking - you could add years to your life and slow premature aging of your skin.