Tips Beauty : Choose a Good Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen for Your Skin Type

Moisturizers are important for keeping the skin soft and hydrated, especially for those with dry skin. People with oily & combination skin don't always need moisturizers.

A moisturizer is the one of the most important components of effective skin care regimen. Besides hydrating the skin, it also helps keep the skin soft, supple and prevent damage. Different skin types have different needs. Learn how to choose a moisturizer for your skin type.

Moisturizing creams work by trapping the moisture that is already on the face. This increases the penetration of water into the skin and reduces the rate at which water evaporates from the surface of the skin. They help to plump up the skin cells making the skin appear smoother.

 

When looking for the right kind of moisturizer for your skin you should consider many things before just going and buying any product off the shelves. These things should be skin type, time of year, as well as cost of the product you are looking at.

Common Facial Skin Types

Oily skin is described as shiny with a dull color to it. Chronically oily skin has large pores and often has blackheads or pimples that can be either large or small. There are many causes to this type of skin a few of which are hormone levels, heredity, diet, and the weather. Natural oils such as Olive oil are actually good for oily skin types, they help break down the body’s oil and replace it with good oil. 

Dry skin can be described by a dull flat tight look. This skin type often suffers from a tight itchy feeling and the skin can flake or chap and crack easily. This skin type can be caused by a lot of the same things as oily skin such as heredity, diet, and hormones.

Combination skin is skin that has both oily patches as well as dry patches and is a very typical skin type for the face. Often the T zone is where the oily patches are; the T zone is the forehead, nose, and chin. Often this area is affected by acne or can be more greasy feeling then the rest of your skin. The dry patches are often the cheeks where they can become so dry some people may experience flaking or chapping.

Sensitive skin is skin that is thin or fine in texture. If you have sensitive skin you probably have allergic reactions to many products including detergents, cosmetics and alcohol that is used in many skin care products. Sensitive skin burns easily as well as can get windburned more easily.

What are the Qualities of a Good Moisturizer?

A consumer should expect at least the following results from a good moisturizer, irrespective of the brand and cost.

• The moisturizer should smooth and soothe dry skin.
• The moisturizer should help the skin cells retain water.
• The facial moisturizer should reinforce the skin's protective barrier
• It should prevent free-radical damage and help avoid inflammation.

You may also find that some organic ingredients work best for your skin. A natural deep moisturizer is olive oil and is often used even in luxury salons. This is one of the best moisturizers for a deep penetrating facial or all over body moisturizer. Choosing a product that is right for your skin will allow you to save money as well as find the right product for your skin type

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