Monday 15 February 2016

Different Steps to Choose Moisturizer for Dry Skin


As we go shopping for beauty products, most people are often confused since there are a variety of them displayed on the shelves. Therefore, most people end up choosing a product because it is what their friend has picked. This is a very bad mistake, especially when choosing a moisturizer, because we have different types of skins that react differently to different products. If you want to maintain your natural beauty, the best moisturizer is recommended. Below are steps to choose a moisturizer;

1. Find out your skin type
Discovering your skin type is one great step towards choosing the right moisturizing product for your skin. There are 3 major skin types; dry, normal and oily.  Oil-based moisturizer is suitable for those people with dry skin type.  Those with normal should use light moisturizers with minimal amounts of oil.  Another category of skins includes the sensitive that can easily react negatively to products and the non-sensitive which is okay with many products. Substances containing chamomile or Aloe Vera are suitable for sensitive skin which is prone to skin rashes. The last group includes the young and older skin. Older skin requires moisturizers containing larger amounts of oils because it is more prone to drying.

2. Consider your skin health state
The health state of your skin is a great determinant of the suitable moisturizer. Sometimes drying may not be natural like those people who have dry skin. It might be due to an infection on the skin that destroyed the oily glands. Diseases like psoriasis can make you skin drier than you can imagine. The sun or too much cold can also cause the skin to dry. In this case, seeing a dermatologist recommend you the suitable moisturizing cream is the best option. The dermatologists are able to establish the exact cause of drying hence, can recommend the right healing moisturizer.

3. Check the ingredients of the moisturizer
Reading the labels on the packing containers of the moisturizers is a basic step in choosing any product. You should not only check the name but also the ingredients used to make the moisturizers. That way you will be able to select the right moisturizer according to your skin type. Most of the water-based are meant for dry skins while the oil-based for oily skin. Important substances such as Vitamin C and other nutrients good for the skin should also be put into consideration. Most substances that contain acidic ingredients are not good for the skin.

4. Test the moisturizers
In most cases, you may not be very accurate in choosing the moisturizer for your skin. Therefore, you may have to test few well-selected products on your skin. Consider the product that brings out the best results with no negative effects on your skin. It should also not be the miracle products that surprise you with instant good looks and later negative effects. A good moisturizer is the one that keeps your skin hydrated and younger.

5. Check the price
This factor may look like less important especially when choosing a moisturizer but before buying any good, price is basic. We do not want cases where you buy a moisturizer that will make you miss the money to buy the food substances necessary for the skin. Extremely cheap moisturizers can be less effective. Therefore, choose an affordable moisturizer that will not have any negative effect on your skin. Your skin beauty is worth sacrificing some money for it. Avoid extreme ends because some moisturizers especially the expensive ones require consistent use.

6. Consider availability
As mentioned before, some beauty products require consistency. Most products’ effectiveness depends on how consistent you use the product. If you use one product today and tomorrow another, the desirable results may not be achieved. Every product requires continuous use in order to be more effective. There is no way you will be able to achieve consistency with a product that comes and disappears from the market. Most of the skin care products that come and go out of the market are in most cases experiencing manufacturing problem. Choose a product that you are sure of its stay in the market.

Conclusion
Apart from washing your face, moisturizing is very essential. It prevents drying that could result to the aging of the skin. The above tips are a basic guideline on how you should choose a moisturizer. Never pick a product from the shop shelve just because your friend has picked. Consider the above guideline for a better value for your money. The beauty of our skins is our responsibility. The maximum can be achieved by ensuring you choose the right products for skin care routine. Select wisely.

References
https://www.thebeautyinsiders.com/easy-and-quick-relievers-for-dry-skin.html

https://www.glozine.com/lifestyle/health/importance-of-sunscreen.html

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