| Moisturizers - An Important Ingredient In Your | | | | Excessive bathing, especially in hot water, and the |
| Daily Skin Care RoutineIf you have dry skin or | | | | use of strong soaps wash away the natural oils |
| maybe winter has left your skin itchy, dry and | | | | that are there to help keep water in the skin. |
| flaky, a moisturizer can help. As you probably | | | | |
| know, the top layer of skin is dead, and the | | | | If you bathe rather than shower, use a little bath |
| layers below supply it with the moisture -- water, | | | | oil in the water. |
| oils and salt -- that it needs. Moisture is constantly | | | | |
| lost through evaporation even under the best | | | | Apply a moisturizer to the skin all over your |
| conditions. When you bring in winter winds, low | | | | body immediately after bathing or showering. In |
| humidity, and dry indoor heat the skin's water loss | | | | this way, the skin's moisture is sealed in. Apply |
| is greatly increased. That is why moisturizers | | | | light films of moisturizer rather than one heavy |
| applied to the skin play such an important | | | | coating. |
| role.There are two types of | | | | |
| moisturizers:Emollients - These work very much | | | | Dry hand thoroughly after washing. Apply a good |
| like your skin's natural oils by forming an oily | | | | hand cream. |
| barrier on the skin's surface that seals in some of | | | | |
| the moisture and blocks evaporation. | | | | Give elbows and knees special attention during |
| Humectants - These attract and hold water on | | | | winter months. Exfoliate gently with a natural luffa |
| your skin's surface.Which moisturizer is best for | | | | sponge, and apply a moisturing cream. |
| you depends on your skin type, and the | | | | |
| ingredients in the moisturizer. And, most times, it | | | | Always wear gloves in cold weather to limit the |
| has very little to do with expense. It's a choice | | | | evaporation of moisture from your hands. |
| that you make after evaluating all factors. In fact, | | | | |
| there have been studies which concluded the | | | | In cold weather, cover your face with a scarf or |
| most effective moisturizers were the least | | | | possibly a ski mask. |
| expensive ones.One thing to consider is this: the | | | | |
| simpler, the better. The more ingredients in a | | | | Protect lips with a lip balm when out in the winter |
| moisturizer you use on your skin, such as, | | | | months. |
| perfumes, emulsifiers, coloring, thickeners, etc., | | | | Avoid licking them which causes chapping and |
| the greater the chance you will have some kind | | | | cracking. |
| of allergic reaction if your skin is sensitive.Preserve | | | | |
| Your Skin's Moisture - Tips and Suggestions | | | | Eat a nourishing, well-balanced diet for your inner |
| | | | as well as outer health. |
| Use warm water as opposed to hot for bathing | | | | |
| or showering, and limit the time spent to 10 to 15 | | | | Drink 8-10 glasses a water a day. Drinking |
| minutes a day. Use mild soaps which you dilute | | | | adequate water on a daily basis is also important |
| with water before applying to your skin. | | | | for glowing, healthy, moisturized skin. |