Being young and having our whole futures ahead of us, we don't seem to worry about little things like taking care of our skin. We're young, right? We'll look like this forever... except we won't. Taking preventative measures will help with things like wrinkles down the line. Take care of your skin today, so it remains healthy later on down the road.

1. Do not sleep in your makeup.

This is not a fairy tale. Prince Charming is not going to come kiss you in your slumber, so take that pore-clogging foundation off your face. If you tend to wear mak up every day, this applies to you the most. Leaving your caked-on makeup all day and night can cause acne and can enlarge your pores. The best thing to do is to remove makeup with a makeup remover, wash with a mild soap and apply moisturizer before going to sleep. I realize if you end up staying at his place for the night, that you probably aren't going to take your make up off before bed. It's okay every now and then, but don't let sleeping in your make up become a habit.

2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

You may have been going out and drinking a little more than usual lately, so be sure to replenish your body with lots of liquids. (Preferably drink water.) Water obviously helps to cure dehydration, which is what often happens after consuming alcohol. Dehydration makes skin appear more dry and wrinkled. Try to keep a bottle of water on you, and be sure to drink it throughout your day.

3. The importance of exfoliating.

Exfoliating gets rid of deep dirt and dead skin cells. It is important to exfoliate your skin once a week, twice a week at most. Exfoliating helps to get all the impurities out of your pores. However, over-exfoliating can lead to irritation, dryness and redness. If you experience these symptoms, cut back on the exfoliator and use a more gentle face wash.

4. Eat less sugary foods.

Sugar tends to increase hormones that are directly related to sebum production. Sebum is the oil that your face produces. When too much oil builds up... you get acne. Don't make yourself unhappy by cutting out all your sweets, just be sure to regulate how much you eat.

5. Get in a beauty routine.

Every morning before I put on my makeup and before I go to bed I have the same daily routine. First I wash my face in a mild, organic face wash. (I like the organic kind because it doesn't contain parabens or phthalates.) Then, I use a refining toner lotion to remove anything I might have missed when washing my face. After I let that dry, I apply my facial moisturizer. If it's the morning and I have to put on my makeup, I apply a pore perfecting primer too. These simple steps keep your pores happy. Happy pores and clear, vibrant skin equals a happy you.