Moisturizing may be the Most Important Part of Your Skin Care Routine
Your daily cleansing routine is the basis for healthy skin. It is common for people with dry skin to feel the need to moisturize often, however, this isn't true for people with oily or combination skin. This is one of the biggest myths in skin care.
Everyone, no matter what skin type, needs to moisturize daily. Moisture refers to the water content your skin has, not the lipid content. Therefore, even oily skin may suffer from dryness.
Learn How to Moisturize Dry Skin
Moisturizing dry skin is not as easy as it seems. There are different degrees of dryness which means you first need to find out if you have dry skin or very dry skin. Having identified your level of dryness will help you determine the type of moisturizing product you should use.
If your skin is dry, you will need to use a creamy moisturizer after you cleanse. As part of your basic routine you will need to moisturize at least twice a day. You can safely reapply moisturizer when needed if during the day you feel that your skin is taut.
If your skin still feels taut even after you apply a creamy moisturizer, it may be time for oil. You can decide to use a mineral oil, body oil or olive oil. Remember to apply sunscreen if you are going to be outdoors as these products do not contain SPF.
Oil will absorb more quickly than creams. This is one of the biggest reason they are so effective for people with very dry skin. In fact, because they contain few additives, they can also be used on people with dry, sensitive skin.
Oily Skin - How to Moisturize If you have oily skin, stay away from oil-based products. Instead they should try using water-based formulas. These products are light and absorb quickly without leaving behind pore clogging residue.
another helpful tip is to apply your moisturizer before your skin dries completely. This will help lock the moisture to your skin. Remember skin dryness is about water content not lipid content.
Learn How to Moisturize Combination Skin
Because combination skin has both dry skin and oily skin, you should look for a product that is specially formulated for this type of skin. Another viable option is to try a moisturizer that is designed for oily skin and reapply it to drier areas. If your skin has more dry patches, then choose a moisturizer designed for dry skin. When using this type of product on combination skin simply avoid applying too much to the oilier areas.
It doesn't matter if you are moisturizing dry skin, oily skin or combination skin. There is a product out there for all types of skin.
Natural skin care products can help you treat dry skin. You can do this by incorporating products like BIOSKINBALM into your dry skin care routine. BIOSKINBALM contains plenty of hydrating, biological components. These ingredients are ideal for dry skin relief and can even be used for sensitive skin without producing redness or irritation.
Published January 15th, 2010
Filed in Beauty
