Let's face it, with so many to choose from, selecting a face moisturizer these days is a bit of a gamble. With so many poor quality skin care creams out there, here are some tips for selecting the very best.

The majority on the market today contain a heady mix of chemicals like mineral oil (paraffin wax, petrolatum), parabens (methyl, propyl) and fragrances which could be any number of thousands of chemicals are present, and also dioxane, a carcinogen, definitely not the type of face moisturizer you want.

To care properly for your skin you need to find only natural, chemical free ingredients, which is harder than it seems. Many creams and lotions now say natural or organic on them when there is no proof of it, just a marketing ploy. These can actually damage your skin and general health with prolonged use, so check the ingredients carefully.

Many of the best ingredients are ones you may not have heard of like Cynergy TK and Phytessence wakame.

Cynergy TK comes from New Zealand Sheep's wool and will boost your body's production of collagen and elastin to levels not seen since your younger days. These two skin proteins are the reason we age, as we produce less as we get older.

Numerous adverts for face moisturizer products by the big name brands are trying to cash in on our increased awareness of collagen by putting small amounts in their creams. However, the collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the skin, so very little if any benefit is had.

Don't fall for it!

Not only will Cynergy TK remove lines and wrinkles, studies have shown a sustained 14% improvement in skin moisture retention over 18 days and a sustained improvement in skin elasticity of 42% over 18 days.

Phytessence wakame is a sea kelp from Japan and is eaten daily in their diets for its amazing health benefits. It is full of antioxidants to protect your skin cells from aging and moisturizes deep down, healing irritated skin and even boosting your immune system in the process.

Other great natural ingredients in a face moisturizer are Babassu wax and Maracuja from the Amazon rainforests. Babassu wax is not greasy at all, and softens and smoothes the skins helping to repel dirt and grime. It is good for all skin types and moisturizes without making it oily.

Maracuja is a passion fruit extract and is a natural emollient, helping to nourish and revitalize your skin, leaving it soft and velvety smooth.

A truly natural face moisturizer contains these ingredients to moisturize deep down while boosting your overall health at the same time, helping you to look as young as you feel again.