Moisturizers: Know Which One Is Right For You
February 27, 2009
The type of skin care products and supplements that you must use, to get the best results, is highly dependent upon your skin type and your age. Moisturizers which are the most commonly used skin care products target three types of skin problems, apart from the regular moisturizing, which are fighting aging, removing blemishes and acting as a sun block.
So, to help you find the right moisturizer, for your particular skin condition, we have this little information here, which we believe will be quite helpful in taking good care of your skin.
Moisturizers for older growing skin
The best moisturizer for older growing skin is one which provides maximum hydration, deep penetration, fading of aging spots and increased elasticity. With the natural aging process, the skin loses its elasticity and texture which leads to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Also, blotchy spots may appear on the skin. The two main nutrients which help in fighting most signs of aging, from your skin, are retinol and vitamin E. Retinol is derived from vitamin A and it helps the older skin by increasing the production of collagen to plump up the skin, and thus making the wrinkles to disappear.
Moisturizers to remove aging spots
Dark aging spots may leave your skin looking blotchy and patched and the solution to getting rid of these spots lies in using a moisturizer which contains Hydroquinone. A moisturizer containing hydroquinone will help in lightening the skin color to make the pigmented area less obvious, while fulfilling your skins moisture requirements.
Moisturizers to protect against and fight sun damage
Since applying moisturizer is almost an everyday activity, look for a moisturizer which offers sun protection, to safeguard your skin against sun damage. The sun protection ability of any cosmetic is mentioned on the pack as SPF, and you need a moisturizer which has an SPF count of fifteen, at least.
As the SPF count increases, the price of the product will also increase. However, if you can afford you should always look for moisturizers with high SPF content to keep your skin protected against sun damage for longer durations, especially when you spend a lot of time outside under the sun.
Comments
Got something to say? Join the conversation and leave a comment below.
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!