Dry skin Moisturizers
July 7th, 2009 - 1 Comment - Category: Skin Care
Dry skin moisturizers are designed to alleviate dryness of the skin by reducing water loss from epidermis. Using harsh soaps, itchy clothing and long hot water baths and medical conditions such as diabetes, psoriasis, hypothyroidism, and malnutrition can cause dry skin. This article tells about effects of moisturizers in treating dry skin problems. It also mentions some of the commercial dry skin moisturizers.
Moisturizers do not reverse sun damage but they do prevent further dryness. They also can protect the barrier to soot and dirt and there is a temporary feeling of smoothness when these are used. These also may help to mask some fine wrinkles as the skin may swell slightly.
An ideal moisturizer must supply the skin with ingredients that maintain its structure, reduce free-radical damage (environmental assaults on the skin from sun, pollution, and air), and help cells function more normally. This is the main business of a moisturizer. They are in cream, lotion, serum, or liquid form.
One has keep three things in mind while choosing a dry skin moisturizer: It smells best, feels best and goes on without feeling greasy on the skin. A quality moisturizer should never irritate or burn skin. It is best to consult a skin specialist before using a moisturizer to know exact which quality suits you, how to apply and how long to apply the moisturizer.
Some of the commercial dry skin moisturizers are:
- Eucerin Extra Protective moisture lotion SPF 30
- Dove Sensitive Essentials Day lotion
- Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer
- Lancome Absolue Night treatment
- Sonya Dakar Hydrasoft Lotion
- Creme de la Mer
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May 4th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
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