Clear skin is beautiful skin. Clear skin communicates health and vibrancy. If the eyes are the window to the soul, the skin is the window to the body's health. One glance lets you know how you're doing inside.

Healthy skin is directly related to one's overall nutritional intake. Drinking enough water and eating foods with the right nutrients are critical for maintaining skin health. Sometimes, however, we need a little more help than can just be provided by food and water. That's where smart topical solutions come into play.

Active Ingredients That Help Deliver Healthy Skin

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) have been proven in multiple clinical studies to have positive effects on the skin. They can make skin appear more vibrant, can even out skin tone, and can even reverse some of the more obvious signs of aging. Look for products containing concentrations between eight and 15 percent.

Antioxidants are also highly effective, whether taken internally via supplements or applied topically. The most well known (and most effective) are vitamins C and E. Antioxidants with additional anti-aging skin benefits include green tea and grape seed extracts, as well as lipoic acid and co-enzyme Q10.