The skin care products industry is rapidly growing every day.
With researchers constantly working to find ingredients that will improve your skin's health, it's hard to keep up with the recent trends.
This article will discuss some significant scientific breakthroughs that you should be aware of when you consider purchasing any product.
Many people believe that the best skin care products are the ones that you see in the magazines and on television.
That is not the case.
Oftentimes, these mainstream products are made from low quality ingredients and include harsh detergents and fragrances, which can actually damage your skin.
  The Latest Science It is well known that one of the most important structural proteins in human skin is keratin.
Keratin is responsible for maintaining the framework of our skin, and as we age this protein breaks down.
This leads to skin lines and wrinkles.
  Recent advances have allowed for the inclusion of a "bio-active" form of keratin in skin care products.
What this means is that your body is able to use the keratin as soon as it is applied.
This makes for a very effective product and younger looking skin.
  The aging process in human skin is largely due to the destructive nature of molecules called free radicals.
The best skin care products contain antioxidants, which can destroy these free radicals and help reverse the damage.
  One of the most potent antioxidants found in quality products is Coenzyme Q10.
It is crucial that the Coenzyme Q10 in any product can penetrate all seven layers of your skin, as free radicals roam in all the layers.
  Natural is More Effective All natural ingredients work more effectively than those created in laboratories.
You want any product you buy to contain plant sources, as the chemicals found in plants are most similar to that in our own skin.
The natural ingredients found in skin care products work in synergy with one another, working together to keep your skin young and healthy.
Some examples of effective, natural ingredients are Jojoba oil, Babassu, and Shea Butter.
  Stay away from products that contain parabens, which are used as preservatives.
They are used to increase shelf life of a product, but have long been suspected by the scientific community as being linked to causing various cancers.
Also avoid fragrances, which can trigger allergic reactions in your skin or anyone you come in contact with, especially infants and toddlers.
The best skin care products available are paraben and fragrance free.
  Knowing what to look for and what to avoid will make choosing your skin care products seem simple.
It will also enable you to buy products that will work and improve your skin's health for years and years.