Moisturizers are hydrating solutions that are essential to restoring the health and beauty of your skin.
They are essential skin care products that you should use every day. This is regardless of your skin type.
The function of a moisturizing cream is to retain moisture in the face. Regular use will help to increase the hydration of the skin.
If you have dry skin, you should pay extra attention to the type of moisturizing creams that you use. Even if you have oily skin, you cannot do without moisturizing cream.
Moisturizing creams work by trapping the moisture that is already on the face. This increases the penetration of water into the skin and reduces the rate at which water evaporates from the surface of the skin. They help to plump up the skin cells making the skin appear smoother.
The key ingredients in these hydrating emulsions are oil, water and probably some sunscreen agents.
There are basically 2 types of moisturizing creams:
WATER BASED MOISTURIZERS
Water-based moisturizing creams contain mostly water with some oil. This is the most common type in the market today. Water-binding ingredients are often added to improve the water binding properties of these creams.
OIL-BASED MOISTURIZERS
Oil-based moisturizing creams have more oil and some water. They tend to leave a greasy film on the skin. Do you have oily skin? Avoid these types.
The consistency of the moisturizing creams often depends on its content of oil and glycerin. Light moisturizing creams soak quickly into the skin and are usually applied during the day.
Sunscreens agents may be added to protect the skin against sun damage. Sunscreens can also be used as a day cream since most sunscreens contain the same moisturizing ingredients.
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR MOISTURIZER?
Choose your moisturizing creams according to your skin type.
ZENMED™ H-Series Moisturizer is made from all natural ingredients. Not only does it moisturizes, it protects and promotes healing as well. It is a great choice for normal skin care.
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Do you have oily or acne-prone skin? Be very careful of the type of moisturizing cream that you use. There are some that will clog up pores and triggers acne.
Do you use acne medicines that contain drugs such as benzoyl peroxide? These tend to be drying on the skin. You would need to apply some moisturizing cream to prevent the skin from peeling.
ZENMED™ Oil Free Moisturizer is designed to add moisture to the skin without clogging the pores or causing unnecessary greasiness. An ideal choice if you have oily, combination or acne prone skin.
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Do you have dry skin? Choose a thicker moisturizing cream. The more dry your skin, the thicker the moisturizing cream that you should use.
Today’s moisturizers contain a lot of ingredients. The most important ingredient to look out for is an ultraviolet (UV) filter, commonly found in sun screens.
Sunscreens are a must. They are essential for protecting your skin from sun damage. It will also lower your risk of developing skin cancer.
Many facial moisturizers contain SPF which will both moisturize and provides protection from the sun. These are definitely a better choice over traditional sunscreens.
ZENMED™ Oil Free Moisturizer With SPF 15 is a gentle, non-irritating moisturizer that moisturizes and protects your skin in one step. It protects your skin from the damaging UV rays of the sun and is ideal for people who suffers from Rosacea.
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Do not put normal moisturizing creams on the skin around the eye as it is more sensitive. Use eye creams instead.
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