Got 5 minutes before you head out? That is all you need for the prettiest skin in class. This routine is simple, works at any age, and does not cost much.

Step 1: Cleanse (1 min)

Use a gentle cleanser with lukewarm water. Skip bar soap, it dries out your skin. Look for a gel or foam that says "for sensitive skin". Massage in circles for 30 seconds and rinse well.

Pro tipReally hot water opens your pores but also irritates them. Use lukewarm water, not hot.

Step 2: Light moisturizer (2 min)

While your skin is still a little damp, put on your moisturizer. A pea-sized amount is enough. Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid are best for teens because they hydrate without clogging your pores.

Step 3: Sunscreen (2 min)

This is the step most teens skip and it is the most important one. The sun damages your skin even on cloudy days. Use SPF 30 minimum, every day, all year. Gel sunscreens feel light and do not leave a white cast.

Did you know?80% of sun damage happens before age 18. Starting your routine now is the best gift you can give your future skin.

And at night...

Add one extra step: take off your makeup and put on a slightly richer moisturizer. Going to sleep with a clean face is the secret to prettier skin.