Skin Creams: Choose the Right Cream for Your Skin Type
Skin creams are essential for keeping your face and hands looking their best. Here’s a guide for choosing the best cream for your skin type.
Dry: Does your skin feel tight after you wash it? Does it look flaky and feel dry to the touch, especially in winter? Then you need a skin cream that gently cleans and moisturizes your skin. Look for creams that contain aloe vera , shea butter or various essential oils to soothe your skin. Be vigilant and apply skin creams in the morning and at night. You will really see a difference.
Normal/combination skin: If you have normal or combination skin, you may have dry, flaky cheeks but an oily forehead, nose and chin. You need to choose the gentlest skin creams possible to provide moisture to your dry areas but without oil to create acne in your T-zone. Look for products that contain rose water, lavender or chamomile as they are very mild to the skin. Many people think they need to buy separate products for these two areas, but they are really not necessary. There are plenty of mild cleansers and moisturizers made for normal skin.
If you have dry or normal skin and are concerned about fighting wrinkles, look for a skin cream that contains pentapeptides, amino acids that help trigger skin cells to produce collagen. (Collagen is a protein that the body produces to make the skin more flexible).)These pentapeptides should be combined with fatty acids in order to soak into the deep layers of the skin.
Oily: Oily skin is prone to breakouts and blemishes. It often looks shiny, especially in hot weather or after strenuous exercise.
While it may be tempting to use a heavy skin cream to clean your skin, they can be too harsh and dry out your skin more than you’d like. You should also avoid creams that contain soap, alcohol or, of course, oil. Instead look for creams that contain yogurt or clay as these can gently treat your skin without using alcohol or petroleum.
No matter what your skin type is, you need to use a skin cream that has an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30 to prevent wrinkles.
Are expensive skin creams better than the over-the-counter products found at your local drug stores? In most cases, probably not. For the most part the extra money you spent goes toward packaging and advertising. However, you should keep in mind that for serious skin problems, you are likely to get better results from a prescription skin cream from your dermatologist than you will from an over-the-counter remedy.
It is also important to use your skin cream properly. Apply it right after you clean your face in order to trap the moisture in your skin. Store the skin cream in a cool, dry place so it will remain effective longer.
And lastly, the best skin cream for your type is the one you will use every day. If you don’t like the scent or the price, you won’t use it and you won’t get the promised results. By choosing wisely, you will get the best skin care cream for your skin type.
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