There are hundreds of facial moisturizers on the market
right now, and most of them are not suitable for everyone. Depending on your
natural complexion, skin type, and typical skin problems, the moisturizer you
select could either greatly benefit or further hinder your face. The following
dry skin care tips are designed to help you select the proper moisturizer for
your face.
If you have dry itchy skin it is usually an automatic
assumption that you need to purchase a moisturizer. Anything dry just needs more
moisture, right?
This is true, but there are so many different types of
moisturizers on the market that it can be quite confusing to determine which
product or combination of product will be best suited to one person's
individual face.
First, you have to know your skin type. You probably already
know how your skin tends to react to different seasons, but did you know that
some people need two different types of moisturizers depending on the season?
For instance, someone who gets oily skin in the summer
months but tends to dry out some in the harsh winter air might need a different
type of moisturizer for each season.
You may be wondering why someone with oily skin would use a
moisturizer, but a high quality moisturizer can actually be beneficial to
someone with acne or oil prone skin. The trick is to pick one that is oil free.
Also, a natural product that does not include common acne irritants such as
fragrances is good for anyone who typically suffers breakouts.
Even someone who does not have issues with acne will be well
suited to go with a moisturizer that does not include toxins, fragrances, and
other harsh chemical ingredients. These unnatural ingredients tend to dry out
the skin even more and should be avoided if you already have dry itchy skin.
Also, anyone looking for dry skin care products should watch
out for products that include active ingredients designed to exfoliate, such as
retinol. While exfoliates do give a healthy glow to the skin and can be
beneficial for fighting against acne problems, there is such a thing as too
much of a good thing.
by: Amy Wells
