Winter is the time of year when our skin often gets dry. The
trip down the isle for a moisturizer can prove daunting. There
are skin moisturizer products ranging in price from $2 to $200.
Can a $200 moisturizer really be a hundred times better then the
$2 moisturizer? The key is to find a product that feels good and
works on your skin.
If you have sensitive skin, you will want a fragrance-free
moisturizer because perfumes can irritate the skin. The Cetaphil
products are good because they are reasonably priced and
fragrance free. The Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion ($9.99 for 16
ounces) is a good for all around use and most people are happy
with it.
For an even less expensive product, try regular old petroleum
jelly ($2.00 for 10 ounces) or mineral oil ($3.99 for 16
ounces). Both are very good for holding moisture in the skin. If
you do not like the way they feel on your skin, use a small
amount. For the lips, try Chap Stick ($1.29 for .15 ounces) or
Carmex ($1.29 for .3 ounces). For the face, I would recommend
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 ($10.99 for 4
ounces). It feels less greasy on the skin and has the added sun
protection.
Dry hands are the most common problem. The best and least
expensive moisturizer is still the old reliable petroleum jelly.
If you don't like the feel, try Neutrogena Hand Cream ($3.49 for
2 ounces).
There are a couple of things you can do to avoid dry skin. Take
shorter showers with warm, not hot, water. The hot water removes
protective oils from the skin. Use a mild soap and apply
moisturizer within five minute of getting out of the shower. If
you have persistent dry, itchy skin that you cannot resolve with
over-the-counter moisturizer creams, you may have a more
pressing problem. If your skin problem is causing you lack of
sleep or is troublesome for more than one week, it's a good idea
to see a doctor.
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