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What is the best routine to get a glowing, healthy skin?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 19 years old, and I want to know how to get glowing skin. I use only Mamaearth tea tree face wash. So please tell me how I can get glowing skin.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Misha Saghir

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Misha Saghir is a dedicated dermatologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of skin, hair, nail, and cosmetic concerns. Her areas of expertise include acne, pigmentation, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, melasma, skin infections, and other hair and nail disorders. With previous experience as a general practitioner in government healthcare, Dr. Misha Saghir combines strong clinical knowledge with a patient-centered approach. She provides evidence-based online consultations, practical treatment plans, clear guidance, and appropriate follow-up care to help patients achieve healthy skin, hair, and nails.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com

I read your query and understand your concern.

It is great that you are thinking about skin care at this age. In teenage years, the aim is more about keeping your skin clean, protected, and healthy. Your skin is still young and naturally capable of repairing itself, so a simple, gentle routine is the best and safest approach. It means skin that is clean, even-toned, hydrated, and healthy. Using too many products or harsh treatments at this age can actually damage your skin barrier and cause acne or irritation.

I am giving you a step-by-step approach to give you the desired effect.

  1. Continue washing your face twice daily with a gentle face wash. The face wash you are using can sometimes be a little drying or irritating if used too often, so if you feel dryness or tightness, switching to a gentler cleanser is better. Always wash your face with your fingertips, not with scrubs or brushes, and avoid washing more than twice a day.

  2. After washing, use a light moisturizer, even if your skin feels oily. Hydrated skin looks brighter. Any simple, gentle moisturizer works apply a small amount and spread it gently over your face. Skip it, and skin often turns duller and gets oilier.
  3. Sunscreen in the morning, every day, even if you're indoors most of it. Broad-spectrum, on your face and neck. If you're out for hours, reapply. This is the one product doing the most work against tanning and those dark spots that show up later.Azelaic acid 10% goes in twice a week, at night only. Thin layer, whole face, nowhere near your eyes or lips.
  4. Moisturizer after. Skip it daily your skin doesn't need that at your age. And if it starts stinging or turning red, stop. Cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen is enough on its own.General habits matter a lot for glowing skin. Drink enough water, eat fruits and vegetables, sleep well, and avoid junk food as much as possible.
  5. Do not touch or pick your face, and avoid using home remedies like lemon, toothpaste, baking soda, or fairness creams, as they can harm your skin. Also, avoid comparing your skin to social media filters; real, healthy skin has texture and pores.

If you stay consistent with this simple routine for a few weeks, your skin will naturally start looking clearer, fresher, and more radiant.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 17, 2026
Reviewed At July 15, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Misha Saghir is a dedicated dermatologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of skin, hair, nail, and cosmetic concerns. Her areas of expertise include acne, pigmentation, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, melasma, skin infections, and other hair and nail disorders. With previous experience as a general practitioner in government healthcare, Dr. Misha Saghir combines strong clinical knowledge with a patient-centered approach. She provides evidence-based online consultations, practical treatment plans, clear guidance, and appropriate follow-up care to help patients achieve healthy skin, hair, and nails.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Misha Saghir is a dedicated dermatologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of skin, hair, nail, and cosmetic concerns. Her areas of expertise include acne, pigmentation, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, melasma, skin infections, and other hair and nail disorders. With previous experience as a general practitioner in government healthcare, Dr. Misha Saghir combines strong clinical knowledge with a patient-centered approach. She provides evidence-based online consultations, practical treatment plans, clear guidance, and appropriate follow-up care to help patients achieve healthy skin, hair, and nails.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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