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Science and technology have come very far in skin care products. Cosmetic and beauty research is an intriguing arena because so much folkloric knowledge is relevant. As a result, it can be difficult to determine just what works and does not work. The best skin care products use science, technology, testing and conventional wisdom to make effective products. However, many unethical skin care creators simply take advantage of people’s willingness to believe that a product should work because it has a good name or says that it is “natural” on the label. In reality, many “natural” skin care products are anything but natural. As a matter of fact, some of these skin care products can actually cause serious and chronic skin problems. Here are some things to look for that can cause a big problem when it comes to your skin care routine:

* Check for concentrations - Some products can include high concentrations of natural compounds that are not really good for you. For instance, high concentrations of bismuth are not at all good makeup. Bismuth is a mineral and is arguably natural. However, it must undergo a bunch of chemical processing to achieve a cosmetic form. This processing may cause allergic reactions in many people.

* Look out for artificial colors - Heavily dyed products will often contain lots of artificial colors. In addition, they may need additional chemicals to preserve the color and the freshness of the skin care products. Many people already group artificial colors and fragrances together. In reality, however, artificial fragrances are much less of an issue because they often are derived from natural extracts and then chemically processed. They come in low concentrations and are often not major allergens. (There are, of course, exceptions to this.) Bright blues and yellows, however, usually indicate serious levels of preservatives and chemical dyes.

* Examine the size of your mineral makeup powder - If your mineral makeup boasts microscopic particles, back off. While mineral makeup is great for your skin, it is not necessarily ideal within. Microscopic particles (nanoparticles) may be absorbed by your skin. This could result in unpleasant allergic reactions. Additionally, mineral makeup is not tested for the effects of epidermal absorption. As a result, there is not a lot of information about the long term effects of this type of unintended absorption. Mineral makeup that contains conventionally sized particles cannot be absorbed in this fashion.

Skin care products come in many shapes and sizes. We all have our personal favorites. Don’t let this cloud your judgment about the quality of your skin care products though. Always watch out for the fakes and make sure that your skin care product regimen is really the best for you.