Our skin is our primary defense against the outside elements. It's an airtight and watertight barrier that protects us from the millions of microbes in our environment. So if our skin is damaged, bacteria and germs can easily infect us, and our immunity will be compromised. 

You may know people that splash some water on their face and call it good. This may work well for them. The fact is that everyone is different, and most people are going to need to do more than that to keep their skin looking healthy. You probably have a good idea of what it takes to keep your skin at its best. If you do not know exactly what type of skin you have, it is important to find out.