1.) Make sure you skin is protected from the sun. Nothing else ages the skin and causes blemishes like the sun, so you need to shelter it from the damaging rays. Do not spend long hours exposed to the sun and avoid it when it is most powerful, between the hours of 11am-1pm. Always wear sunscreen, even if you are not going out in the sun as it is very moisturising and will protect against the constant low level U.V rays that silently damage over time. You can also buy some beauty products that have UV protection, which are great for helping to prevent UV damage on a day to day basis.

2.) Keep your skin moisturised. Your skin, like every other part of your body needs moisture to work properly so make sure it is always moisturised and supple. This is not to say you should apply moisturiser all over the body all the time as this can suffocate the skin, but instead treat it when it is dry with quality skin products. After swimming, showering and being in the cold for a long time are common occasions when you need to top up your skins moisture.

3.) Dont smoke. Cigarette smoke contains so many poisons and toxins that are completely counterproductive to its functioning. They block pores, mutate cells, dehydrate skin and restrict blood flow. You only have to look at a chronic smokers skin to realise this is a given, so stay away from them.

4.) Work on your stress. This is hard one but very important for complexion. We all know that teenagers classically suffer from outbreaks and this is down to higher hormone levels during puberty causing excessive oil production. Stress hormones cause the same thing to happen and so it is important to try and keep levels down by saving some time each day for yourself. Try booking spa days every now again as well, where you can get a nice cleansing facial and just chill out for the day.

5.) Reduce the amount of make-up you wear. High quality or lighter make-ups are not as bad but when you added layers of make-up or using thick make-ups the skin looses the ability to breathe and pores become inflamed. All make-up should be removed before you go to bed also. This is because the skin cleanses its self to some degree when you are sleep and this process is restricted when there are anything preventing air getting to it.

Your skin will look and feel a whole lot better if you follow these few key tips. There are some great womens gifts you can buy that help you remove make-up in the evening, without being too harsh on the skin.