The cosmetics industry is flooded with a range of skin care products that cater to an even broader range of skin concerns. There are eye creams, Vitamin C products, anti aging products with specialized ingredients like retinol, wrinkle lift formulations, skin lightening creams, firming lotions and so on. The list is just endless. And as women are growing more conscious about the way they look as we grow even older than before, the demand for these products is increasing like never before. In the quest to achieve a flawless and beautiful complexion, women end up using a every product they can lay their hands on.



There is no questioning the powerful skin care benefits of these skin care products. They generally contain effective ingredients that help nourish the skin and correct any flaws. However, are all the products good for your skin? Are you overusing your skin care products?

Just how much is too much?

It should be noted that one of the prime causes of worsening skin conditions is that women end up using too many skin care products at once. This is obviously a wrong approach. It is important to first understand your specific skin condition and buy a couple of products that cater to your special needs and requirements. Instead of buying skin care products without knowing how your skin will react and loading them in your closet, its always better to make a more informed choice.

Here are some tips...

Avoid Mixing Too Many Products At Once

Mixing certain skin care products can be harmful for your skin. For example, Vitamin C and Retinol. Skin care products that contain Vitamin C help to reduce the production of melanin and thus lighten the skin tone. Inspite of its high prices, it is a very popular skin care product in the market. However, when used at the same time as Retinol (an effective wrinkle remover) it has the potential to harm your skin.

This is because Retinol has low acidity like vitamin C. If they come in contact with AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) treatments, it can make the skin excessively dry and flaky. People with thin and sensitive skin could have worse reactions if these ingredients are applied together. Rather, Vitamin C based products should be applies along with certain anti aging formulations and Vitamin E products that enhance its efficiency.

Maintain a Balanced Level

Skin care products may contain several ingredients that can lead to problems when combined. They include preservatives in order to prevent decay and emulsifiers to help the product blend smoothly. These substances are important to maintain the pH level of the skin care product and facilitate easy absorption into the skin surface. However, the levels of these substances are balanced in the skin care products but if you use too many different kinds of products together at the same time, the balance would be inconsistent and these substances can take a toll on your skin.

Buy Effective Products instead of Expensive ones

There is a widespread misconception among people that the more expensive a skin care product is, the more effective it would be. However, this is not true. While buying skin care products, look at their ingredients and make a wise choice.

Product Suggestions:

Obagi C-Cleansing Gel

This is a powerful cleanser that gently conditions the skin with Vitamin C and removes all signs of make-up, oil residues and accumulated impurities leaving your skin fresh and clean.

iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum

This is an amazing serum comprised of 15% Vitamin C, Vitamin E and vitamin A combined with powerful antioxidants and olive leaf extracts. It heals the skin and improves its integrity. Moreover, it enhances the skin texture and prevents damage by ultraviolet radiation from sunlight. It also includes 0.5% kojic acid that evens skin pigmentation and prevents the occurrence of acne. The zinc sulfate helps reduce inflammation.

Kinerase Lotion

It is an anti-aging and moisturizing lotion containing Vitamin C that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and increases the skin's capacity to retain moisture. It also contains Kinetin, a plant based agent that helps the skin retain moisture.