With so many options in the market it is a multifarious task to select the skin care products according to your skin. It is really a confusing thing as all the companies claims to have best products to take care of your all skin problems. They give you so many good offers that you cannot resist yourself to buy them. Buying skin care line is not as simple as you buy clothes.

For clothes you know the size that fits you but for skin care products how you will choose that which one is right for you. Even if you are buying the most expensive skin care products they cannot fulfil the promise they claim. If you are not choosing the skin care products according to your skin type, it may not give you the effective results that you desire for. Most important thing while choosing right skin care product is to know your skin and believe in yourself.

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Know Your Skin First

Don’t hit the skin care store before knowing your skin type. Access your skin first and there are few basic factors that you should know about your skin:

Type of skin: Identify whether your skin is dry, oily, sensitive and normal or a combination of any two. Also identify the pigmentation density of your skin.
Your skin complexion: If you are fair, high chances of skin burn is there, if medium complexion then sometimes it can burn or can change to darker complexion and if you have dark complexion then you need not to worry about sun burn.
Density of your skin: Is your skin thick or thin. If you have thick skin then you will face the problem of skin loosing and if skin is thin then problem of early wrinkles and lines can appear. Medium skin that falls in between is considered ideal.
Skin concerns: Do you have skin problems like continuous acne, wrinkles, peeling of skin, dark eye circles or puffiness then it is a concern and you need a special attention.
Your habits: Do you expose yourself to sun, dirt and pollution for long time? Do you smoke? Your sleeping pattern. Do you take proper diet? All these factors also decide which type of skin care products you need.

Know what you want to cure

Many of us face more than one skin problem. We have to analyse it and prioritize it accordingly. It is us who have to decide which problem you want to first get rid of. Skin care products are produced to cure particular problem. For example if you have wrinkle problem then you may choose anti wrinkle cream. So first answer yourself the following questions:

Do you have wrinkles?
Do you want to have fair complexion?
Are you facing continuous acne, dark spots or pigmentation problem?
Is your skin sensitive to sun and burns easily?
Do you have black heads and large pores?
Do you need natural skin care or expensive treatment?
Are you fighting for anti ageing?

Identify the answers and keep it with you. When going for shopping read them and it will definitely help you to choose the right skin care product.

How to choose right skin care products

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There are different factors related to skin care products that your should put into consideration before buying them.

Money: How much budget you have for your skin care? You can go for branded skin care system in saloons and spas which will definitely have a high cost or you can choose economical products from local pharmacy shelves. You can opt for herbal products too of medium range.
Organic or Synthetic: Basic nature of skin care products can vary from organic or synthetic type.Depending on your need and skin type you can opt for whatever you want to. Your way of lifestyle is decidable factor in this selection. Prefer to choose the organic products made from natural ingredients.
Know the products: Increase your knowledge about the skin care products. Read the product reviews in magazines, internet and grab as much information as you can about a particular product you want to use. Also learn about the composition of the product. Identify the ingredients.
Choose the same product line: Skin care products behave better when used from same brand. For example if you are using a skin cleanser of particular company then use the moisturizer of same company as they know the exact composition of cleanser and will try to reduce the effect if so by taking help of moisturizer.
Side effects: Skin products may give you instant results but that result come at the cost of short and long term side effects that your skin have to bear. Identify how the long use of particular product will affect your skin.
Start from small: You can start from basic beauty treatment products like cleanser and moisturizer and the slowly add on like serums, spot treatment and night treatment.
Consult your physician: Still confused about choosing the right skin care product it’s better to consult your dermatologist. They know better what suits you and will help you to choose the right product so as to achieve the maximum benefits.

Do’s

Follow a skin care system in routine. Success lies in repetition. Treating a skin is a long process. Don’t be discouraged specially in using best anti ageing products. It takes 8–10 weeks to see the results.
Choose the product according to your skin type.
Use the skin care product on a small skin patch as a sample.
Try to do natural skin care
If any doubt remaining ask your doctor

Don’ts

Never buy the product without doing proper research
Always avoid ‘miracle products’. Because nothing is going to happen like that. Miracles may happen but not in case of your skin. It is a long term process.
Don’t change the skin products you choose frequently.

Skin care products if chosen wisely by considering various factors can be a boon to you and your skin and will help you to look young and charming with glowing face forever.

Choosing a skin care product is a puzzling task