When it comes to skin
care, moisturizing is usually one of the more popular,
and though it’s hard to believe, more controversial
topics. Some experts swear by moisturizing as the best
way to keep your skin youthful and healthy while others
feel a bit more suspicious of its benefits. Since my
grandma lived to 94 years of age with beautiful skin and
touted the benefits of moisturizing for years, I tend to
lean towards giving it a go. For many, moisturizing on a
daily basis is already a daily part of their skin care
regime while others are just jumping on the bandwagon
for the first time. Regardless of where you fall, deep
skin moisturizing is a cost effective and simple way to
take hold of the hands of time and rein it
in.
First, let’s discuss why your skin needs to
be moisturized in the first place. Your skin needs water
and oil to carry out its natural healing process.
Dehydrated skin has a decreased ability to do that.
Although not directly responsible for wrinkles, fine
lines, and the more serious risks, such as skin cancer,
dry skin is a contributing factor. Since dehydrated skin
is less likely to heal itself, it is harder for your
skin to recover from the negative effects of the sun and
the natural aging process. For these reasons, it seems
obvious that moisture is an important part of skin care
and moisturizing your skin would be
beneficial.
Once you have decided to moisturize,
next you’ll need to know just how to go about it. There
are a large variety of moisturizing products on the
market today that claim to be the ultimate choice in a
sea of options. With all these choices it can be
difficult to decide what works best for you. Some of the
easier, more natural remedies for dry skin are
protecting it from the sun, drinking plenty of water,
and eating a well-balanced diet high in fiber. Avoid
alcohol, smoking, and caffeine. This alone will increase
your skin’s moisture content without actually applying
anything to it.
For some though, an application
of some type of moisturizer is necessary. You want your
moisturizer to contain not only moisturizing
ingredients, but protective elements as well. Look for
products that include in their ingredients including
collagen, herbs like Gotu Kola, Flame of Forest, and
Sensitive Plant, as well as biological oils. Although
moisturizing your skin in most cases is beneficial, if
you suffer from acne or particularly sensitive skin, you
will need to use a moisturizer that is low in oils and
allergen free.
The most effective time to apply a
skin moisturizer is directly after showering or bathing.
While the skin is saturated, the moisturizer will help
to lock in the water and keep your skin moist
longer.
Deep
skin moisturizing is a cost effective and simple way to
take hold of the hands of time and rein it
in.
