Just about, everyone uses body lotion and creams. However, are they effective products? Are they reducing the lines and wrinkles on your skin? There are so many products on the market; it can be difficult in finding an effective skin care product. It is very important that your skin be hydrated; once your skin becomes dry, it is much easier for lines and wrinkles to form.

Effective body lotion and creams must contain specific natural ingredients

that help in rebuilding the fiber-like proteins that help to strengthen the skin and help reduce lines and wrinkles. These vital skin proteins are called collagen and elastin. As we age our body stops producing them, which is why we need to apply a skin care product that will stimulate the re-growth of these proteins.

Body lotion and creams that contain specific natural ingredients are much safer and more effective than synthetic products. In fact, many products contain ingredients that can be harmful to our skin.

Many body lotions and creams penetrate several layers of skin and then are absorbed into the bloodstream. You do not want some of these chemicals making their way through your bloodstream. Some of the worst ingredients include certain forms of alcohol such as butyl, methyl and propyl.

Another very hazardous chemical that is found in many body lotion and creams is parabens. These preservatives prolong the shelf life of the product. However, they are cancer-causing agents that should be avoided.

The best body lotion and creams should contain specific natural ingredients that do the following:

* Promote the re-growth of vital skin proteins

* Penetrate several layers of the skin for proper hydration

* Repair damage to skin cells

To repair damage to skin cells, the cream should contain antioxidants.