Wanting to look good is a common desire. While your diet and exercise certainly influence your appearance, cosmetic skin/hair care products also go a long way in making you look the way you do. For skin care, the cosmetic products that should always be there on your dressing table include: A cleanser- It is necessary to remove the make-up you have worn, as well as the dirt, grime, and pollutants that accumulate on the skin in the course of the day. Cleansers should ideally be mild enough so that they don€™t harm your skin or leave it feeling dry. Special cleansers meant for dry, normal, oily, and sensitive skin are available in the market. A toner- A toner restores the natural pH balance of the skin and also removes any traces of the cleanser, dirt or make-up that might have been left behind. A moisturizer- This restores moisture to the skin. During daytime, people should ideally use a light moisturizer with sun block, while at night, a heavy nourishing cream is necessary. A scrub- Most people ignore the need to exfoliate skin, but without exfoliation, dead skin cells accumulate and make the skin look dull. Exfoliating scrubs need to be used at least once a week; if the scrub is mild enough, you can also use it daily. Exfoliating bars are also available in the market.