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Moisturizing Different Skin Types
Why Moisturize?
For skin to stay healthy, it needs moisture. Using the analogy of a grape to explain our point; a grape requires moisture to stay plump, without it, the grape shrinks, wrinkles and becomes a raisin. While we won't turn into a raisin, the skin does react much the same way as a grape. Without moisture, our skin develops fine lines, wrinkles, and dries out.
Hydrate the Skin from the inside
The best way to hydrate the skin from the inside is to eat a well balanced diet and drink adequate amounts of liquids daily.
What's the best way to hydrate the skin from the outside?
Moisturize! Moisturizers are designed to deliver and lock moisture into the skin. They work best if applied within 2 minutes of washing. So.... no matter what your age, make it part of your daily routine to moisturize immediately after washing.
Moisturizing Oily Skin
Oily skin is shiny and prone to blemishes, however, it still requires moisture to stay healthy - it just doesn’t need extra oil added. Therefore, try an oil control lotion that will absorb excess oil on the surface of the skin, but won’t leave the skin dry. If you are unable to purchase an oil control lotion, try a lightweight, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), water-based moisturizer to hydrate the skin.
Moisturizing Normal Skin
Normal skin is considered neither too dry nor too oily. It is the skin of dreams. It’s best to avoid intense moisturizers because they can be too greasy for your skin type. Instead try lightweight water-based moisturizers.
Moisturizing Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is susceptible to skin irritations; itching, redness, and/or rashes. Fragrances and dyes are known irritants. Therefore, when shopping for a moisturizer, look for products that are fragrance free, contain no dyes, and indicate they are formulated for sensitive skin.
Moisturizing Dry Skin
Dry skin may look red, feel rough, flake, peel, itch, and wrinkle due to lack of moisture. Immediately after cleansing, remove excess water by patting, not rubbing the skin. Rubbing will irritate the skin and remove essential oils.
To get the maximum benefits from an intense moisturizer, apply it over the face and neck area within 2 minutes of washing. Intense moisturizers are heavier and more effective at retaining moisture and hydrating dry skin.
Unless your skin is very dry, avoid intense moisturizers during the day. If your skin type is normal, choose an oil-free moisturizer to wear during the day and an intense moisturizer at night.
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