Every day that goes by we have something negative to say about our skin. We don't like the spots, the color, the way it looks, or the acne, so why not just get rid of it? Fine! So it's not the most brilliant idea, but sometimes it just gets so darn frustrating to use products that never seem to help. It's enough to make anyone come up with cockamamy ideas, but let's get things back into perspective.

Our skin is what keeps us alive, it's what helps us survive from infection and disease, yet we treat it like an old rag that we energetically scrub or leave out in the sun to dry. It's a wonder we have any healthy skin cells left after so much abuse.

Skin Regeneration Process

Our skin is regularly producing new healthy skin layers that slowly work their way up towards the surface. This natural process is more effective in young skin and is gravely deteriorated with daily exposure to sun, stress, and pollution. When cell turnover slows down the dead skin layer on the surface of the skin becomes thicker. This is due to the accumulation of old cells that stay on the surface longer than they should.

Tissue repair and skin regeneration slow down reducing the flow of moisture within the skin surface. This generates dry and uneven skin texture which is typical of older-looking skin. This unwanted layer of dead skin cells also gives way to unwelcomed signs of aging, such as age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. So in order to treat hyperpigmentation problems you need to use natural products for age spots that won't dry out your skin.

As the skin ages its collagen production diminishes and the healthier layer of the skin hidden below the dead skin cells becomes thin and fragile. In interest of keeping your skin looking smooth you need a skin care product that will boost skin cell proliferation. This will help thicken fragile skin layers and give your skin a healthier looking appearance.

Skin care products - what to look for

Not all products are made alike so here is a short list of some of the things you should look for when purchasing a skin care product.

*A product that stimulates fibroblasts proliferation and activates scenescent fibroblasts which are the cells that give rise to collagen, elastin and the water holding molecules that retain moisture.

*A dry skin cream that increases calcium fixation by keratinocytes and thereby reinforces cell cohesion and improves the communication between keratinocytes.

*A product that acts both as an oxidative-defense complex, scavenging free radicals and as an anti-inflammatory and immune modulating resource that boosts the immune system and enhances the skin's ability to withstand stress from UV solar radiation, pollution and everyday wear and tear.