Because really, all youve really gotta do in there is suds up and rinse.

Skin care starts in the shower, says board-certified dermatologistMona Gohara, MD.

A step-by-step, proper shower routine, according to a dermatologist

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(The high temp could be the reason youresweating after a shower, too.)

Wash your face:Streamline your morning routine by washing your face in the shower.

Dr. Gohara suggests using a gentle exfoliating cleanser.

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Shave:No matter how frequently you shave, its important you do it the right way.

And one more thing?

Be sure to go with the grain of the hair instead of against it to keeprazor bumpsat bay.

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Its also important what you use to dry your skin, says Dr. Gohara.

One body moisturizer our editors cant get enough of?Kiehls Creme de Corps($49).

Buy it in bulk.

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Finish your skin-care routine:One more thing to do before you leave the bathroom?

Apply the remaining steps of your routine.

Et voilayoure ready to go.

Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

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A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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