Every skin care line out there claims that they are the best in preventing breakouts and giving you cleaner and healthier skin. If they keep talking, they'll immediately tell you their product can restore that 'youthful elasticity' plus 'take years' off your skin. If you pay attention to all the hype that seems to be everywhere, any sane person could become rightly confused. So if they are all fabulous toners and cleansers, is there any way to know which ones are the top performers? Is it possible for anyone to figure out what skin care practices are the best to use? How can one really be sure that all they're doing is spending a lot of money to clog their own pores? Well, here are some hot tips to help you know which skin products are the best for you skin type.

Talk to your doctor because sometimes breakouts and other skin issues can be caused by something other than simply not taking good enough care of your face. Your doctor will know best how to get a good picture with your skin condition and maybe offer some help with explanations and approach. Perhaps dietary changes plus some exercise may be in order. Perhaps a vitamin deficiency is the root cause. Many people avoid seeing their doctor, but if all attempts to improve the situation have failed, then a doctor's visit may be a good idea.

Figure your exactly what your particular skin requires and make every effort to provide it. You may need the cleanser plus a toner and moisturizer. Sometimes a toner causes break-outs, or perhaps a moisturizer produces a heavy sensation with itching. Believe it or not, there are some people who only need cleanser. And others will need all three products and maybe a special skin product for certain areas. If you are using only cleanser and are still prone to breakouts, consider adding in a spot treatment for acne after you finish cleansing your skin each night.

Keep a record of all of the products that you have tried and the effects that those products have had on your skin. Keep these records in a notebook or on your computer. You can quickly narrow your choices down by scratching out the poor performing contenders. Reviewing your records will shine the light on what you've tried and what your next choice should be. After awhile you will see what your skin best reacts to. If a certain ingredient in a product breaks you out then you might want to stay away all products that contains that ingredient. Now, if a moisturizer is not working then you may need to go with an extra strength version. You can find many ways to discover the best products for your skin. Some people are able to simply pick up any old cleanser off of the beauty store shelf and have it work. Others need a little bit more assistance. Keep at it and eventually you will figure out which products work best for you and which products you should avoid.