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Moisturizer Done Easy
I hope your using some moisturizer on your face. If your not, please start.
Even if you don't do anything else for your face, whether you wear makeup or not, no matter how old you are, YOU NEED A FACE MOISTURIZER.
As we age, our skin loses moisture. This is the #1 reason why skin looks older. Factors like sun exposure, extreme cold, smoking, drinking, pollution and hormones all contribute to facial dehydration.
Apply face cream daily, before makeup and after washing your face. So twice a day should be good. Follow the directions for use with special serums and oils that contain strong ingredients like pure vitamin C.
There must be millions of face creams on the market. These tips should help you narrow the selection when shopping for one.
Choosing a Product
- Use one that's appropriate for your skin type: normal, oily, dry, aging or sensitive.
- Check the label of the product to see what type it's made for.
- Price is not always indicative of quality. I'm not referring to drug store vs. department store here.
- Make sure it has an SPF of at least 15. If you already have one that you're using and you love it, then use a foundation with an SPF.
Normal Skin
Brands to try:
1. Estée Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 15
2. Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion
SPF 15
-- good for all ages
-- protects against UVA and UVB rays
-- loaded with antioxidants & amino-peptides to further prevent damage
Oily Skin
Brand to try:
Clinique's Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturizer Oil-Free
-- contains benzoyl peroxide
-- dries up breakouts without drying the rest of your face
-- doesn't contain sunscreen
-- Even though oily skin is prone to acne, it still needs to be moisturized.
Dry Skin
Brand to try:
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
-- maintain optimal moisture balance for very dry skins, or skins dry in the cheeks, comfortable to oily in the T-zone
-- the moisture "drink"
-- listed in Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Hall of Fame
Sensitive Skin
Brand to try:
Aveeno Daily Creme, Ultra-Calming SPF 15
-- contains feverfew, oatmeal and soy ingredients -> very soothing
-- provides both UVA and UVB sunscreen protection
-- does contain some fragrance
Aging Skin
Brand to try:
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream,
Original Formula SPF 15
I'm not trying to persuade you to buy this product. I just think it's important for you to know these facts to make an informed decision.
-- "It's a less-expensive alternative to higher-priced retinol formulas at the department store.
-- Good Housekeeping recommends Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Cream for women in their 40s, when wrinkles usually start to appear.
-- Editors at Allure magazine also claim that it softens existing fine lines but that it can be even more beneficial for women in their 20's, by helping them to delay the appearance of aging.
-- won Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty award for six years
-- inducted into Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Hall of Fame - Only 24 other beauty products currently hold that honor!
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