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Select the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin

Author: Marilynn Syrett

Moisturizers play a vital role in a skin care regimen. Moisturizers help maintain the hydration levels of the skin and prevent dryness from appearing. They also keep the skin soft and supple.

A regular skin care regimen is comprised of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Cleansing opens the skin pores and removes all the dirt and debris from within. The Obagi C Cleansing Gel removes oil residues and impurities from the pores and makes the skin soft and supple. Consequently toners scrape of all residual elements and close down the empty pores. The all new Obagi Nu Derm toner tones the skin and maintains the pH balance of the skin. After this, the skin is moisturized so as to hydrate the pores and replenish moisture levels.

Some moisturizers have anti aging properties while some have acne care formulations. There are even certain moisturizers that contain SPF and protect against sun radiations.

However, moisturizers should be chosen and used very carefully lest it leads to any reverse effects. Excessive or sparse use of moisturizers can be a bad thing as well. Improper use or application of moisturizers can result in premature aging thus causing wrinkles and fine lines to appear on the skin.

Therefore not only is it important to select a good moisturizer that complements your skin type but it is as necessary to know how to apply it correctly.

Selecting the Right Moisturizer

The choice of moisturizer actually depends on your skin type, whether it is normal, oily, dry, combination or sensitive. Here are some ways you can decipher the signs.

Normal skin
People blessed with normal skin have it easy for them. Just about any moisturizer will suit them be it oil based or water based. However, do make sure that you apply it in correct quantities depending on your skin condition and environmental factors.

Oily skin
Oily skin is characterized by its susceptibility to develop pimples and a constant shine on the skin surface. The skin usually have large pores that secrete more than enough quantities of oil from within and thus becomes a breeding spot for pimples, blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads.

People with oily skin need moisturizers in limited quantities and only when the skin is peeling off or flaking due to rough weather. Because the currant oil quantities in the skin are self sufficient and the skin type hardly ever requires external moisturizing agents. When the skin does get dry look for ingredients like salicylic acid or benzyl peroxide that work well on dry skin textures.

Dry skin
Dry skin generally looks tight and dull on people with dry skin. Due to low moisture levels, skin tends to flake and becomes very prone to develop cracks, wrinkles and fine lines. Thus ample quantities of moisturizers need to be supplemented to replenish the sagging levels.

People with dry skin types can do well using a cream based facial moisturizer that are comprised of ultra hydrating agents like avocado oil, lanolin, and cocoa butter.

Combination skin
It happens when the skin exhibits the tendencies of both dry and oily skin types. The T zone of the face generally is oily while the cheek areas remain dry. In such cases, the best solution is to use a light skin-balancing moisturizing lotion.

Sensitive skin
Some people are very reactive to skin care products and develop allergic reactions and conditions at the slightest hint. Using any new skin care product requires utmost caution therefore. Here, it is best to use an oil free moisturizer that boasts of ingredients like chamomile, aloe vera, or vitamin E.

Determining the right moisturizer for your skin type will let you pamper yourself better and get you more efficient results.

Dr. Syrett graduated from the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 1998 and has a special interest in anti aging skin care and acne skin treatments. She has affiliations with The Collaborative on Health and the Environment and the Teleosis Institute – Health Professionals in Service of the Global Environment and that helps her further her knowledge of the skin care industry.

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About the Author

Dr. Marilynn Syrett graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 1998 and has a keen interest in the use and effectiveness of skin care products. Her affiliations with The Collaborative on Health and the Environment and the Teleosis Institute has gained her in-depth knowledge about various skin problems and their solutions like anti aging skin care, acne care and customized solutions for different skin types.


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Scam Report: One report found but later retracted
Customer Support: Excellent
Free Trial: Yes - 30 day but unused portion of product needs returned
Guarantee: Yes - 90 days Unconditional
Shipping: $1.50 - 3 day priority (US only), International Priority $15

    Pros:
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  • Formulated from 6 of the most potently effective, scientifically proven anti-wrinkle ingredients
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  • Amazing results - wrinkles appear to vanish with the first application
  • Continues to work even after washing face
  • Botox Alternative without the needles

Cons: None...the up front costs could be considered a negative but when you figure up all of the costs that this product will replace it is right in line with other quality products that don't produce the results that LifeCell All-In-One Cream does.

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Athena 7 Minute Lift is a wildly popular and an excellent product. The two biggest concerns we have are many users needing to reapply after 7 hours to keep desired look and the long term Anti-Wrinkle benefits didn't measure up to the competition. Compared to our top product LifeCell All-In-One Cream which contains 6 of the most effective Anti-Wrinkle fighting ingredients plus an ingredient that makes wrinkles appear to vanish.

Athena 7 Minute Lift Website: www.7minutelift.com
 Effectiveness: Clinical Trails found Athena 7 Minute Lift reduced the appearance of wrinkles in over 80% of users. With this product being hypoallergenic we found very few users who experienced skin irritation.

Scam Report: None found

Pros:
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  • Animal friendly - Never tested on animals
  • Works on all wrinkles (crow's feet, feather lip, frown, smile, forehead and brow)
  • Immediate Results that last up to 10 hours
  • Excellent customer service they are second to none
  • Safe and Secure ordering online or via phone

Cons:

  • Being an all natural organic product it doesn't produce long term results as well as other products reviewed
  • Some users reported needing to reapply product a second time during the day to maintain desired results

Free Trial: No - But they do provide a 60 day Risk Free money back guarantee
Shipping: Free via FedEx (US only)
Guarantee: Yes - 60 days Unconditional

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Website: www.revitol.com

 Effectiveness: We found Revitol Anti-Aging Cream performed as advertised on over 70% of users. With this being a multiple product application it is very important to follow the manufactures application guidelines.

Scam Report: None found
Pros:

  • Contains several Antioxidants, especially Coq10 to fight free radicals
  • Contains Argireline, which produces the more beneficial effects of Botox without the potentially nasty side effects
  • Penetrates the skin and delivers a host of skin agents that hydrate, tone and reduce facial lines
  • Works on all wrinkles (crow's feet, feather lip, frown, smile, forehead and brow)
  • Stimulates the renewal of skin cells
  • Safe and Secure ordering online or via phone

Free Trial: No - But they do provide a 90 day Risk Free money back guarantee

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Guarantee: Yes - 90 days Unconditional

Cons:

  • Multiple products to apply
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