The top skin care lines will all contain ingredients that address three specific areas of skin health. First of all, they will address the need to keep collagen and elastin levels high. Damage from ultraviolet rays of the sun as well as the aging process, will lead to diminished levels of these proteins. The inevitable result is that the skin becomes looser with wrinkles and lines begin to show up.

The most effective creams and lotions will contain ingredients that support the production of collagen and elastin within the skin. Don’t be fooled by products that contain collagen though, since it has been shown scientifically that collagen cannot be absorbed into the skin. Instead, you will need to find ingredients such as functional keratin which stimulates collagen production.

The second benefit that effective skin creams will provide is fighting free radical damage with antioxidants. Probably one of the best known antioxidants is co-enzyme Q10 which is found in many skin creams. However, in its normal form, co-enzyme Q10 is unable to penetrate the skin. In order to be effective, look for co-enzyme Q10 in a nano emulsion form such as is found in an ingredient called Nano-Lipobelle H Q10.

The third secret of the top skin care lines concerns the types of moisturizers they contain. Mineral oil is a not so natural emollient that is used in the vast majority of products found on the shelves of stores that you shop at. It however, does absolutely nothing for the health of your skin.

The most effective moisturizers are those that are found in nature such as avocado oil, babassu and maracuja oil. These are all very effective natural emollients that contain the vitamins, minerals, and EFAs (essential fatty acids) that the skin requires. These ingredients work together to moisturize, heal and keep the skin looking its best. They have been shown to reduce scars and stretch marks, as well as heal blemishes, cuts and various skin disorders such as eczema.

Keep these 3 secrets of the top skin care lines in mind as you look for the best products for your skin. They are the qualities that make some products stand out among a myriad of run-of-the-mill creams and lotions.