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We all realize that its essential to keep our skin moisturized. We might have different motivations. It could be the uncomfortable itchiness that often accompanies dry skin or the deeper lines within our hands that have gotten us to regularly moisture. Whatever the reasons, learn what is important when it comes to moisturizing facial dry skin, as well as the roles and efficacy of different moisturizing main and complimentary ingredients.

Types of Dry Face Skin Moisturizers

If dry skin is your problem, look into balms and creams as these are the thickest moisturizers available.

Lotions work best for normal skin–this includes both slightly dry and slightly oily skinas they are lighter and less thick.

For oily skin types, go for a gel as they are the lightest and most fluid moisturizers.

Ingredients: What You Should Know

Experts suggest the following when it comes to moisturizer ingredients:

Emollients in the form of mineral or plant oils, including shea and cocoa butter, petrolatum, cholesterol, silicones or animal oils. The emollients most similar to the skin’s natural moisturizer (sebum) are jojoba, squalene and lanolin. They are also the least comedogenic, meaning they are less likely to clog pores. Some thickening agent is also required as the base of the moisturizer.

Water-binding agents like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, elastin and amino acids, to keep water from evaporating through the skin. Although humectants do attract water to the skin, they will not better your skin’s ability to retain moisture.

Soothing agents and anti-irritants help prevent uncomfortable irritation that other ingredients might cause, especially to sensitive skin. They might include allantoin, licorice root, aloe, chamomile or green tea extract and bisabolol.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, preventing them from further damaging your skin. Since antioxidants deteriorate rapidly with air and sun exposure, choose products that come in opaque packaging with a small opening.

Skin rejuvenation stimulators. Recent discoveries are showing that many ingredients can help the skin reactivate its own processes. Some of these ingredients include retinoids and the glycoconjugates collected from the Helix Aspersa Muller, the common garden snail. These ingredients stimulate the production of natural skin proteins and the skin’s natural moisturizers.

Other Dry Skin Moisturizer Tips

Furthermore, when purchasing a dry skin cream, experts say to keep in mind: Premature skin aging is primarily caused by sun exposure. If your moisturizer doesn’t include an SPF of at least 15 and some form of UVA protection, sunscreen should be applied any time you are outside.

Facial moisturizers, factoring in the special needs of facial skin care, lean towards the thinner and more concentrated side. Don’t use other types of moisturizers on the face.

Put on moisturizers when you are fresh out of the shower.

Testing a new moisturizer first on a small patch of skin is always recommended. Also avoid moisturizers with perfumes.

Pamper your face with the Berrysistible line of all natural skin and facial skin care products. Whether you need a general skin care cream or a deep moisturizer that won’t clog pores or skin rejuvenation system for wrinkles, Berrysistible has you covered. With the 100% Natural Moisturizing and Skin Regenerative Cream, you get a comprehensive dry skin care treatment that rejuvenates with Helix Aspersa Muller glycoconjugates, binds and retains water with hyaluronic acid and replenishes the protective lipid skin barrier with natural berry oils and lycopene tomato extract, all with the refreshing natural scent of berries.

- Aileen Fitzharris