The Best Skin Care Products

Buying Guide

Having the right skin care products can do wonders for your confidence. The skin is the largest organ on our bodies, so it’s important to take care of it just like we try to do with our heart or liver.

Skin care products are typically divided based on skin type and there are three main categories: dry, oily and mixed skin. Knowing what type of skin you have is important when selecting your skin care products so you can get the ones that will nourish it in the right ways. For example, if you have oily skin, you don’t want to use skin care products for dry skin as those may make your skin even oilier, leading to problems.

There is a large variety of skin care products. One way of categorizing them is by those made specifically for your face and those made for the rest of your body. The skin on our faces is thinner than the skin on the rest of our bodies, which is why it’s important to use the right products. Our faces are also more exposed to the sun than the rest of our bodies, so the skin there requires some extra TLC.

When buying skin care products, it benefits you to look closely at the ingredients. Just because a product is sold in a store or on a website doesn’t mean it’s perfectly safe for you to use on a long-term basis. There are no mandatory standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for cosmetics, which is the category that skin care products typically fall under. This means that some formulas may have ingredients that can harm your skin or your health. This is why it’s best to do your own research and look at customer reviews when buying skin care products.

• Many skin care products make lofty promises to make you look 10 years younger or remove wrinkles. Often, those claims are unsubstantiated and likely aren’t possible in a healthy way. Be cautious when reading labels and marketing material and take promises with a grain of salt.
• Have you heard of greenwashing? It’s when companies position themselves as being eco-friendly or natural when they actually aren’t. Just because a skin care product’s label says it’s made with natural ingredients doesn’t actually mean those ingredients will all be good for you. Sometimes, they do use natural ingredients but in extremely small quantities.
• There are many positive ingredients in skin care products that you should look for as well. Olives and olive oil are good sources for vitamin E, which repairs connective tissue in your skin. These healthy fats help your skin look smooth. Aloe vera, which is often found in skin care products, is another great ingredient to look for. It promotes rapid healing and has anti-inflammatory properties.  Coconut oil helps to repair your skin and is a great addition to any skin care product. Avocado and avocado oil also help to nourish your skin with healthy fats. If you’re looking for an anti-aging cure, look for green tea in the ingredients of your skin care products. It helps to protect skin from sun damage and can also reduce the look of wrinkles and sun spots.
• Some people prefer different skin care products for day and night. If you are often out and about during the day, opt for a skin care routine that includes products with sunscreen and moisturizer. For when you’re snoozing, wear skin care products that contain vitamin E and collagen to help tone your skin overnight.