When shopping for a skin care system, it’s helpful to know what you want to address. The products you select for your body will differ from those you will want for your neck and face.

Most importantly, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays requires sufficient sunblock. Consider a lotion with an SPF of at least 55 or higher. There are no creams or magic potions to reverse damage to the skin as a result of sun exposure. The best care you can give your skin to keep it younger looking and healthy is to take preventative steps to protect it. Tanning beds and smoking also have ill-effects on skin.

If you have a celebrity that you trust, sometimes just going for what they promote is not a bad place to start. Product lines like Cindy Crawford skin care, Cindy exclusively uses and helped develop her own products. There numerus other high profile celebrities that are doing the same thing.

Cleaning and properly moisturizing your skin is also important. Your skin changes as you age. The treatment it needed as a teen will not be the same in your 30’s, 40’s or 50’s and older. Individuals in their 40’s will not likely need products to prevent pimples, because the skin produces less oil.

Know your skin type so you can select the proper products. If your face gets oily during the day, you likely have oily skin. If your pores aren’t very visible, you skin is likely dry. If your skin flakes, it’s likely sensitive. Use products to cleanse and moisturize based on your skin’s needs. Consumer Reports picks were Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads, Olay Daily Facials, Hydrating, Normal to Dry and Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser.

Body washes and soaps may be harsher on your face. Some products can clog your pores. Also fragrances may not be suitable for all skin types. Avoid washing your face and neck with products not designed for them.

Many people worry about wrinkles and how to get rid of them. According to Consumer Reports, most wrinkle products do not work. Nothing completely removes wrinkles. Some products show small improvement on some faces and the same products show no improvement on other faces. Of those products tested, Olay Regenerist and Lancôme Rénergie performed best.

There are also wrinkle treatment services provided by medical doctors. However, they can irritate the skin and create more problems than the inconvenience is worth. Since the treatment is unlikely covered by insurance, it’s costly. While these treatments may help, they will not permanently remove wrinkles.

Selecting skin care products based on skin type, taking preventative steps and using a sunblock will promote healthy skin.