Moisturizing 101

Ok... You are thinking to yourselves, "I know how to moisturize my skin. When my skin is dry, put lotion on it and that's that! What's the mystery?"

Well, although those are the nuts and bolts of it, do you know why some moisturizers work better than others? Do you know how to get the most out of moisturizing your skin? Well... I've included a few helpful tidbits which hopefully will leave you a little wiser when it comes to taking care of your skin...

1. One of the biggest misconceptions about moisturizers is that these products hydrate the skin. The truth is that moisturizers lock in the skin’s own moisture to prevent dryness and cracking.

2. The more oil a moisturizer contains the more effectively it protects against moisture loss. The primary ingredient in most lotions is water, which is not very effective in protecting skin against moisture loss.

3. When the relative humidity drops below 60%, skin begins to lose moisture and greater protection against moisture loss is needed. In humid conditions, the skin can replenish itself by soaking up moisture from the air so a lotion may be all that is needed.

4. Apply moisturizer while the skin is damp. Applying moisturizer while the skin is damp, usually within 3 minutes of bathing, locks in the moisture from the bath. In the winter, or any time the air is dry, apply a heavy layer of moisturizer to the face, hands, and other skin that will be exposed

5. Use moisturizers which are pleasing to the skin to encourage use. If your skin feels soothed and smooth, you definitely will use it!

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With Sweet Goodness
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