Facial Moisturizing Tips

Healthy, moisturized skin should start with a good daily  skin care regime, but depending on your skin type, here are the facial moisturizing tips that can help combat the elements, harsh cleansers and restore your skin's natural, glowing look.    

Oily Skin

Oily skin can be frustrating, but with the proper skincare regimen, it is manageable.

If your skin tends to be overly oily, try a gentle, oil-free moisturizer. Water-based moisturizers work especially well because they are not adding any excess oil to the skin. 

Dry Skin

Skin becomes dry when it does not produce or secrete a sufficient amount of oil, or sebum. Preventing skin from drying out too much can be a breeze with the right moisturizer.

For best results with dry skin, saturate the skin with a heavy, oil-based moisturizer. 

Combination Skin

Although it can seem challenging, taking care of combination skin is not terribly difficult. Choose a water-based moisturizer and apply it liberally when the skin is dry.

When skin is normal, apply the moisturizer less often, and when skin shows signs of increased oil, apply as needed. 

Sensitive Skin

Delicate, sensitive skin can be tricky to treat on a number of levels. When it comes to selecting a moisturizer, choose a product that is hypoallergenic and free of fragrance. 

Best Tips for Overall Effective Moisturizing: 

- Select moisturizers with Vitamin A and Vitamin E to strengthen the skin.
 

- Apply moisturizer right after cleansing so you lock in the moisture.
 

- Avoid over-moisturizing, as it can clog pores.
 

- Bundle up in the winter to prevent chapped skin and moisture loss.
 

- Choose a moisturizer that contains a sunscreen level of SPF15 for thorough protection from ultraviolet rays.
 

- When moisturizing, don’t just focus on your face! It is important to apply lotion or body cream to legs after shaving, to breasts if they become dry, and to other dry areas like elbows and knees as needed.

Facial moisturizing for Young Skin vs. Mature Skin

Your skin may be giving away your age, but it doesn't have to.  Using the best facial moisturizers can make a big difference in the condition of your skin. 

With a simple application of moisturizing, age-defying skin creams once or twice a day, you can see wrinkles fade in a matter of months, sometimes weeks, and it is never too early to start. 

Mature skin may benefit most from moisturizing products containing alpha-hydroxy acid, a wrinkle fighter also present in milk and fruit.

Certain anti-aging products may also contain selenium and Tropoelastin which act like human elastin to prevent the onset and appearance of wrinkles. 

Dermalastyl-β is a powerful age-defying moisturizer that works well for all skin types.

First developed as wound remedy, this skin cream helps delay wrinkles in mature skin while also keeping younger skin healthy, full of moisture, and smooth.

Remember, it is vital to take care of your skin now and as you age – it’s the only skin you’ve got!

The three major skin types include oily skin, dry skin, combination skin and sensitive skin. Each different skin type benefits from different ingredients contained in cleansing and moisturizing products. 

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