How to Pick a Face Moisturizer that is Right for You

Do you feel overwhelmed when you go to the department store looking for a moisturizer? Do you see all the different kinds and wonder exactly what type you should purchase? Should you buy one that is liquid? What about the ingredients? Here are some suggestions to help make your choice a little easier.

First, of all, you must realize that yes, you should use a moisturizer, daily. Every woman should be using one. In fact, most skin experts will tell you should you start wearing one by the time you hit your twenties and you definitely must be wearing one by the time you are in your thirties. But what kind should you purchase.

If you have dry skin, you should consider a moisturizer that is thick. A thicker ointment type moisturizer will lock in moisture better than a creamy type. This is what you need when your skin is dry.

A creamy type moisturizer is a great choice if you have regular type skin. Personally, this writer loves creamy moisturizers. She has found that they go on much smoother and are easier to hide those little skin imperfections, especially aiding in hiding those dark circles around the eyes.

If you have oily skin, you should consider using a moisturizer that is considered a more lotion type. Lotions are generally water based and are generally the thinnest type of moisturizers you can purchase. This is the perfect choice for oily skin and will cause fewer breakouts to occur.

You should also be using a moisturizer on your body. Your body is pure skin and every ounce of your skin needs protecting. During the day, you may want to choose to use a light moisturizer and then use your heavier moisturizer at night.

What about the ingredients? Which ones do you really need?

• SPF: Look for face products that contain at least 15 percent SPF.
• Antioxidants: These can include green tea and chamomile for example. Antioxidants can help make your skin look younger by neutralizing those free radicals (those bad little molecules that can kill our skin cells)
• Alpha-hydroxy acids: These are acids that will help oily or acne prone skin
• Hyaluronic Acid: This acid will help dry skin

Yes, it is important to know what you are putting on your skin. It is also important to use moisturizer on a daily basis. It can keep your skin moisturized, help improve its elasticity and yes, help keep you looking younger longer.

Sources:

webmd.com