Let's face it - there are many people out there that do not know the basics of proper facial skin care. Taking care of your face is very important to retain a healthy, glowing complexion and to avoid problems.

But many people do things wrong in the area of facial care and end up suffering from dry skin, red irritated skin, recurring blemishes, or even severe acne.

If this is you, you may be using the wrong facial skin care products.

Start by getting rid of all facial care products that contain mineral oil.

Mineral oil can cause all of the problems I mentioned above. It's notorious for blocking pores which traps bacteria and leads to breakouts. Mineral oil does not allow the skin to breathe or eliminate harmful toxins, which is very unhealthy.

Over time, mineral oil actually strips the skin of its natural acid mantle, which is our protection from bacteria, molds, and viruses.

Also, facial skin care products containing fragrances or alcohols can irritate skin, causing redness, flakiness, and blemishes, so it's best to stay away these products.

For healthy, smooth-complected, moisture-rich skin, avoid facial care products full of harsh chemicals, and instead try to stick to the highest quality products containing naturally derived ingredients, which have tremendous benefits.

Healthy Alternatives

Replace your products containing mineral oil with facial skin care products that contain natural oils, such as jojoba oil and grapeseed oil, which are much better for the skin.

In fact, jojoba oil is very well accepted by our skin because its molecular make-up is very similar to that of our own oils.

Both jojoba oil and grapeseed oil add moisture to our skin without clogging our pores or leaving a heavy, greasy feeling. And because they're naturally derived ingredients, they do not cause dryness, redness, or breakouts.

Another very healthy ingredient for facial care is active manuka honey. Active manuka honey has very powerful antibacterial and antioxidant properties. You can use facial skin care products containing it to help heal acne and fight off free radicals.

On my website, you can find more information about these ingredients in addition to information about others that soothe and heal the skin.

To conclude, the important thing to remember about proper facial care is that synthetic ingredients, such as mineral oil, alcohols, and fragrances, very often irritate our skin causing multiple problems. Do yourself a favor and try facial skin care products containing naturally derived ingredients that have been shown to heal and rejuvenate irritated skin.