Many of us want that perfectly flawless complexion; however, it appears that our skin is often covered with age spots, dry spots, and unwanted acne. Sometimes it is the geographical region in which we live that affects our skin, but other times it is simply the subtle mistakes which we make in taking care of our skin that encourage skin irritation.

One of the easiest steps that you can take toward a more glowing complexion is to avoid taking long, hot showers. Long, hot showers tend to take away the moisture and protective oils that our skin needs to remain radiant. So instead of spending an hour in a steamy bathroom, think about taking a ten minute, cooler shower.

Another easy step toward a more beautiful complexion is keeping your beauty products clean and simple. Be sure that the brushes which you use for putting on makeup are clean. Many times we ignore the maintenance of these brushes because we feel that a makeup brush has little to do with our complexion. However, the amount of residue which builds up on those brushes over time is astounding. It is also important to keep your beauty products simple. With so many facial products out there today, be sure to pick something that will not irritate the skin. Try to avoid products that may contain color, fragrance, or any other irritants.

The third and final step toward a more radiant complexion is finding a good moisturizer. Key ingredients that a good moisturizer should contain are skin repairing humectants. What these humectants do is attract water to your skin and improve your skin’s hydration. It might also be beneficial to find a product that contains alpha-hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids aid in reducing the signs of aging by minimizing the appearance of wrinkles, dry spots, and age spots.

The next time you feel like you are missing that glow in your complexion, apply these tips to your beauty regimen and feel more radiant the next day.