If you are like most people, skin lines are a nuisance you would not want to deal with.
  Seeing their presence is not necessarily the greatest way to start your day, so eliminating or at least mitigating their appearance is something that would be desirable many of us.
The conventional and perhaps the best solutions involve skin lotions or creams--simply apply and you will see results overtime.
  This definitely trumps dermatologist visits, which can be expensive, painful, and require frequent visits since the effects never last longer than a few months.
Problem is, most people rarely ever bother to see what is in their skin care product.
  Sure, there might be plenty of key ingredients listed on the front of the bottle that are great for skin, but look carefully at the back.
  Chances are, one or more substances exist that are not only detrimental for skin, but toxic for the body as well.
  If you think skin lines are bad, wait until you see what all these harmful chemicals in these products can be capable of.
Many harsh chemicals exist, but let's look at three in particular since they are so common:

• Mineral Oils - Intended to make skin softer, mineral oils actually clog up the skin's pores and can cause the formation of spots.
    Mineral oils come from petroleum products--that's right the same place you get the gasoline for your car.
    Unfortunately, consistent use of these products is linked to cancer.
   Stay away from mineral oils at all costs.
  
• Parabens - These are preservatives in skin products, which are intended to make them last longer.
    When you see any products with parabens, you can be sure they consist of many artificial substances which are harsh on the skin and on the body.
    Anything you apply to skin is literally ingested by it, making its way through the layers and to the bloodstream.
    So, that's why it is important to stick with natural substances.
  
• Fragrances - The sweet smells of skin lotions or perfumes are often the unique selling propositions of most manufacturers.
    However, when you really think about it, you will realize that there is little reason in needing to smell great on every square inch of your skin.
    Stick with skin care products without fragrances--you will not irritate your skin and will make strides in defeating those skin lines.
   

What are some other reasons for skin lines?  Consider oxidation, a natural process that occurs around us everyday.
  The free radical is one of the major actors in oxidation, and is one of the major reasons for skin lines.
  The processes that cause oxidation are environmental pollutants, the sun, artificial preservatives in the foods we eat, and chemicals we use in skin care.
That is why all natural substances are crucial in all items we consume, especially skin products.
  Ingredients like Active Manuka Honey, Jojoba Oil, and Babassu are great for skin care.
  Also consider natural substances that boost collagen and elastin production, and preserve the skin's hyaluronic acid.
  Cynergy TK and Phytessence Wakame are two great natural ingredients for this.
  Stay with natural ingredients when it comes to caring for your skin.
  Not only are they better processed by the skin, they are good for the body as well.
  When you use artificial chemicals created for skin care, skin lines only worsen because these chemicals contain the oxidants that you are trying to avoid.
  Keep these things in mind when looking for skin products--your skin will thank you in the long run.