Harmanpreet Kaur, New Delhi: We all know that environment pollutants and extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on your face. And given this age where one gets so busy, who has the time to get a fancy and expensive skin treatment on a regular basis?

One can be tempted to grab the latest skin products that hit the shelves ignorant about the chemicals one could be slapping on their faces. So what are the best skin care products to bank on?

To begin with you can check out the anti-acne arsenal. The ingredients to look out for are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid as well. And for those with dry skin Hyaluronic Acid (HA) or sodium hyaluronate is most effective and has been scientifically proven to stimulate cell growth.

And then there are the anti-ageing goodies that promise to wish away your wrinkles and make you look younger in no time.

But you know amazingly even a completely straightforward moisturizer with no special ingredients at all, can almost instantly make wrinkles less deep.

“As the moisture is absorbed by the skin, it puffs up, temporarily lessening the appearance of the lines. So don't be fooled by expensive products offering an instant effect. You can get the same from any decent moisturizer,” says dermatologist, Dr Simal Soin.

Also real anti ageing potions have vitamin A in some form or the other including retinol, retinyl or plamitate and can be used daily. Products with alpha hydroxy acid exfoliate the skin and should be used sparingly.

“Sun is the biggest factor in ageing skin. The anti ageing product with the strongest scientific support is plain and simple sun cream,” says Dr Soin.

So for the moment, if you want to stay young and beautiful, don't smoke and avoid too much sun exposure.

Get enough sleep and stay happy because there is nothing better than a natural glow to make your skin look radiant.