All skin care products do the same thing, right? You can pick any one off the shelves and get the same results when you apply them right? Actually, no, this isn't the case. Some skin care products are of high quality and live up to their promises and others are of low quality and either do nothing for your skin or irritate it and give you more skin problems than you have already.

The question is, how does one know good from bad in the crowded skin care products market? How can you find the products that actually deliver the results that they promise? Its easier than you think, once you know what to look out for and what to avoid.

Your skin is going to react adversely to chemicals and other elements that it's not meant to absorb, so you may want to stick with skin care products that are free of dyes, perfumes, and other additives that can irritate your skin. Look for those that are branded as hypoallergenic, meaning they don't contain products that people are typically allergic to.

Better yet are organic skin care products, which will be free of any irritating chemicals and artificial ingredients.

Skin needs to be fed with adequate vitamins and minerals for optimum health, so check for skin care products containing vitamins A, C and E.

Vitamin A helps your skin gain healthier tone by evening out redness for a more even tone.

Vitamin C helps to spur the collagen production in your skin, which makes it look younger fresher.

Vitamin E is a natural moisturizer. There are a lot of modern skin care products which contain these ingredients so have a good look for them. Pure Vitamin E oil can also be applied directly to your skin. Using it alongside your other skin care products means your skin will be supple and soft and look and feel healthy.

There are many other things you can do to help your skin care products do their job. Use a humidifier or warm mist vaporizer especially in the winter months. This helps to keep the entire atmosphere around you warm and moist, and your skin will absorb this moisture as well. You also want to drink plenty of water for the same reason. This helps your skin to be nourished from the inside out and will help it to stay healthy and moist.

Another factor which can keep your skin looking and feeling healthy is diet. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, these contain the vitamins and minerals that nourish your skin and keep it youthful in appearance. A healthy diet will help your skin care products do their job better. You cant expect miracles from these products if you dont do your part after all.

But the payoff for really paying attention to the products you use and for watching your diet and drinking water is skin that is healthy and radiant, and wrinkle free.