Banish The Blemishes

Unsightly blemishes, including whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and spots can really knock your self-confidence. You'll often spot them on your forehead, cheeks, chin and nose, although you'll more commonlysee them on your T-zone - the "T" of your forehead, nose and chin.

Regularly using heavy-duty facial cleansers and moisturizers could clog your pores and if you use too much makeup, your skin will definitely suffer. 

Eat The Right Foods

Nourish your skin from the inside out and take care of your entire body and your skin will soon start to improve - we promise.

Steer clear of vending machines, full-sugar soda and fast food restaurants and eat a huge range of fruits and vegetables instead. The more colors you choose in terms of fruits and veggies, the more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants you'll get. It's also a good idea to choose healthful foods like yogurt that contains lots of probiotics, foods with omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and nuts and foods with plenty of vitamin A and vitamin C, like cucumber and strawberries.

Banish Dead Skin Cells

Gentle exfoliating scrubs are an important step in any clear skin regime. Begin by cleaning skin with a gentle, non-drying cleanser. Apply in circular motions then rinse and pat skin dry. Gently rub the exfoliator into the skin (choose something with small beads rather than large beads to reduce the risk of tears), again in a circular motion. Rinse and pat dry. Generally, you only need to exfoliate once a week, but it's really important for getting rid of dull and dry skin, allowing the skin underneath to respond better to things like cleansers, moisturizers and serums. 

One thing to keep in mind when using exfoliators: if you use them before going out in the sun, it's really important (although you should do this anyway!) that you apply an SPF cream before you leave the house. 

Smooth and Soothe Skin

Once you've cleansed or exfoliated, it's important to nourish skin using moisturizer, serum or a face oil - whichever works well for your skin. Serums and face oils are good for those with sensitive skin as they're really light, while moisturizers are usually best for those with oily skin as serums and oils are often just too oily.

When applying moisturizer, rub it into skin using upwards circular motions and let it completely sink in before applying any type of makeup or primer. People are often scared of moisturizer if they have bad skin but this is the worst thing you can do - if you deplete moisture, the skin's condition will get even worse. Add moisture and you restore balance.

Looking after your skin means that your pores will be smaller and blemishes will appear less frequently - so a little bit of work will reward you with a lot of benefits!