When people talk about skin care, ‘facial skin care’ seems to be the main topic. There are many facial skin care products available in the market. The most common facial skin care products are the ones that are used as part of our daily routine which includes cleansers and moisturizers. Toners and exfoliation ones are well known facial skin care products too but is not as popular.

The general classification of facial skin care products is based on the following:

• Gender (There are facial skin care products for both men for women)
• Skin type (Facial skin products for oily skin, dry skin, normal skin and sensitive skin)
• Age (Facial skin care products for the old and young)
• Skin disorder (Facial skin care products for treatment of various skin orders like eczema, acne, etc)

Looking at the classifications, it becomes your starting point for choosing a facial skin care product that suits you. A good way to start is by determining your skin type. Also note that the skin type changes with age, so the facial skin product that suits you today, might not suit you forever and hence you need to constantly evaluate the effectiveness of your facial skin care product.

The facial skin care products are available in various forms i.e. creams, lotions, gels, masks etc, and a lot of people try to pit one against the other in their discussion on which form is best. However, it's really difficult to rate one form as better than another form. What suits you (and whatever you are comfortable with) is the best form of facial skin care product for you, really.

It’s important to note that these products work differently for different people. The best way is to try the facial skin care product on a small patch of your skin (e.g. ear lobes) before actually going ahead and using it.

Another important consideration is the state of your skin. If you are suffering from a skin disorder of any kind, it is best to seek the advice of a dermatologist before you actually make your selection and start using a facial skin care product.

Once you have selected the facial skin care product for yourself, ensure that you use the facial skin care product the correct way. It's vital to follow correct procedures for application, use the correct quantity and make the facial product a part of your skin care routine.