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Moisturizers
No matter what type of skin you have–dry, oily, or combination, choose a moisturiser that suits your skin. So, should you choose a lotion, cream, or ointment-based moisturizer? If you have itchy or dry skin, you can apply a thick ointment to seal in the moisture. While creams are thinner, moisturise the skin, and are beneficial for regular and dry skin. Lotions are the lightest (their primary constituent is water) and are suitable for oily skin.
Determine the consistency of your moisturiser based on when and where you apply it to your body. Use a mild daytime moisturizer and a thicker moisturizer cream for your night regimen. You may also use a heavier moisturizer for your body and a lighter one for your face. In the summer, stick to lighter moisturizers.
Choose a moisturising lotion based on the following characteristics:
- Sun protection: Regardless of skin type, virtually every doctor suggests using a moisturiser with at least SPF 60 throughout the year and in all weather conditions. This can be found in moisturizers or as a standalone product.
- Antioxidants: Moisturizers containing antioxidants such as chamomile, green tea, liquorice root extract, pomegranate, may help maintain the health and vitality of all skin types. Antioxidants assist in neutralising free radicals, which are chemicals that degrade skin cells.
- Oily skin: Look for a face moisturizer lotion that does not clog pores and is non-comedogenic if you have oily skin or are prone to acne.
- Hydrating properties: Look for hydrating elements like hyaluronic acid and dimethicone in a thicker moisturizer cream if you have dry skin. Furthermore, glycerine, propylene glycol, and proteins, draw water to the skin.
- Fragrance free: Use a fragrance-free or hypoallergenic moisturizing cream for sensitive skin. Select a product with fewer ingredients, as less substances means fewer interactions with delicate skin.
- Skin conditions: If you have sensitive skin or disorders such as eczema, you should visit a skin professional for a moisturizing lotion that will not irritate your skin. For many people, a thick ointment containing petrolatum, or petroleum jelly, is used to help heal and maintain supple skin.
FAQs
1. What is a moisturizer?
A moisturizer is cosmetic preparation, such as a lotion or cream, applied on the face, neck and body to prevent or relieve dryness or to hydrate your skin.
2. Which moisturizer do most dermatologists recommend?
Your skin is an amazing organ and you have to take care of it with daily good skin care routines that include a suitable moisturizing cream. Every individual has a different skin type and there is no one product for all skin types. Dermatologists recommend doing a patch test before trying a new product to ensure that the product suits you. Also, select a moisturizer with a minimum SPF of 60 for Indian weather conditions.
3. Which is the best skin moisturizer?
Depending on your skin type, the best moisturizer is the product that keeps your face skin hydrated and protected from the UV rays of the sun.
4. What are the 3 types of moisturizers?
There are three common kinds of moisturizers: emollients, humectants, and occlusives.
- Emollients: The most prevalent form of moisturizer, they are generally oil-based and work by filling up the crevices in your skin barrier to create a smooth complexion.
- Humectants: They are water-based products, frequently present in gel form and function by attracting moisture to the top layer of skin.
- Occlusives: They are the most intensive kind of hydration–a thick protective barrier is created by an occlusive moisturizer, limiting water loss.
Many moisturiser lotion products combine emollients and humectants to provide optimal hydration. Similarly, occlusives are frequently utilised in anti-aging lotions and used to thicker-skinned body regions such as the feet, knees, elbows, and hands.