Having a good skin care regime is of the utmost importance in maintaining the health of your skin. It will help to keep your skin healthy and looking great. Skin care is about prevention, not just treating ailments as they arise. By taking care of your skin on a daily basis you are helping it in the natural process of cell turnover by removing dead skin cells and replacing them with healthy new skin cells. Using quality natural skin care products that contain natural ingredients may help improve many skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, cracked heels and other skin conditions, as well as maintaining healthy looking skin. Avoiding chemical based products with synthetic ingredients is always a smart choice.

Here are some skin care tips to follow when developing a skin care regime:

Use natural skin care products that contain natural ingredients such as botanicals, essential oils, natural vitamins and minerals. Many skin care products on the market today can have harsh chemicals stripping your skin of its natural oils causing skin conditions or irritate already existing problems such as eczema or psoriasis. Skin is sensitive to what you put on it so it is vital to use products with natural ingredients. Scientist have estimated that as much as 60% of what you apply to your skin reaches the bloodstream, a good example of this is birth control patches and nicotine patches. Some synthetic ingredients have been linked to major health ramifications. Read more at Common Chemicals.

When choosing skin care products avoid synthetic fragrances. One synthetic fragrances can be made up of hundreds of synthetic chemicals. Manufacturers are not required to list these ingredients on the label. When you see the word "fragrance" on the label this can entail hundreds of synthetic ingredients. Many times when people are allergic to a skin care product it is because of the synthetic fragrance it contains. So it is better to avoid these ingredients in your skin care products.

When choosing skin care products avoid synthetic colors. The World Health Organization has found many colors to be unsafe, many colors that were thought to be harmless are now found to produce injury when fed to animals. Almost all colors have been shown to cause cancer when injected into the skin of mice. Many people are allergic to synthetic colors. So it is better to avoid these ingredients in your skin care products.

Avoid skin care products that contain ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfates. These are harsh chemicals that can strip your skin and hair of its natural oils. They remove oils from the skin drying it out by stripping the protective lipids from the surface so it can't effectively regulate moisture.

Avoid skin care products that contain ingredients that can clog pores such as mineral oils and petrolatum. They can slow down skin function and cell development, resulting in premature aging. Mineral oils coat the skin like plastic, interfering with the bodies healthy functioning, blocking pores and inhibiting the skins ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other skin disorders. Mineral oils do not give any nourishment to the skin because they do not contain fatty acids and cannot be absorbed by the skin. Baby Oil is 100% mineral oil!

Cleansing your skin at least once a day can help remove dead skin cells and keep pores from getting clogged with dirt. Avoid using products with harsh chemicals that can strip the natural oils from your skin. Use products that effectively cleanse without being to aggressive and moisturize as well as nourish the skin.

Moisturize and hydrate your skin from the outside as well as the inside your body. Use skin care products that naturally moisturize your skin and nourish the skin. This is one of the most common skin conditions, it means a lack of sufficient moisture in the cellular system and intercellular channels. There are many causes of dehydration such as excessive perspiration, poor metabolism and insufficient water intake. Dehydration of the skin is aggravated by things like sun, wind, using inappropriate skin care products, using harsh soaps and not drinking enough water. Using natural skin care products that contains things such as natural shea butters, aloe vera and vitamin E can help keep your skin hydrated and looking healthy. Read more on hydration.

Once you have cleansed and hydrated your skin don't forget about applying a natural sunscreen to your face and body. Your sunscreen should contain antioxidants through natural sources such as green leaf tea extract. Replenishing the antioxidants in your skin will help your skin look and feel its best as well as protecting your skin from free radicals.

These are a few skin care tips to help you start a good skin care regime, it is important to be consistent with a daily skin care routine to help your skin through it's natural processes.