The first step to looking your best is having a healthy, radiant complexion; getting your skin in top condition — free from pimples, blackheads and acne — will mean that you can use cosmetics with a focus on enhancing your natural features instead of concealing poor skin and blemishes.

Be confident about your appearance and achieve the complexion you have always dreamed about by following these five easy steps to beautiful skin.

1. Cleanse

To ward off blemishes cleanse skin twice daily with [tooltip text="Never wash your face with very hot or very cold water; both can cause irritation, inflammation and broken capillaries (tiny blood vessels)."]lukewarm water[/tooltip] to remove excess oils, dirt, cosmetics and impurities from your skin’s surface and pores.

2. Exfoliate

Exfoliating gently sloughs off the skin’s outer layer of dead cells, which often lead to a dull, rough appearance. Regularly moving this layer of cells stimulates the body to produce younger, softer skin, allowing moisture and nutrients to act more effectively. Exfoliating can also reduce the appearance of wrinkles and deep blemishes over time.

And when you exfoliate be sure to handle with care! Don’t scrub your face too hard — irritated skin swells around the pores, which can cause breakouts.

3. Tone

Revive your complexion with a freshening solution that tones skin and refines the appearance of pores.

4. Moisturize

Glowing, youthful looking skin has a perfect moisture balance. Moisturizing prevents and reduces the onset and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while delivering nutrients essential for the maintenance of a healthy complexion.

5. Protect

The elements can cause premature aging of the skin, including wrinkles, spots, and cancerous growths. It is essential to wear sunscreen daily to prevent damage due to sun exposure and harsh pollutants.