If you have oily skin, you should
use a non-comedogenic or oil-free moisturizer.
There are a small percentage of people
who actually have dry skin on their face. Common factors for
dry skin are being over 50 years of age and working outside
in rough elements. If you are one of these people, your skin
will be dry on your cheeks and jawline. A creamy moisturizer
in a lotion or cream is very effective, and if you do not
have sensitive skin, you can wear whatever products feel good.
The reason for the small number of people who have dry skin
on their face is that there is an abundance of sebaceous glands
there to prevent dryness. These glands are particularly active
in young people, in men, and in many women with normal skin.
If your skin is scaly in the center of your face, that is,
your central forehead, around your nose, and on your central
chin, you may have seborrheic dermatitis. If you have this
condition, using a heavy moisturizer could lead to acne.
Most people have oily skin on the
forehead, nose, and chin, (called the T-zone) and dryer skin
on the cheeks and neck. When the humidity is low, it may be
necessary to moisturize your face. If you have this type of
skin, your best choice for a product is a non-comedogenic
moisturizer, which contains a minimum SPF of 15 in it for
daily use. There are legions of such products, reasonably
priced, which will prevent cancer and photoaging.
There are very few sebaceous (oil)
glands on your arms and legs, so applying moisturizers there
is very important. Winter, dry climates, and windy climates
are very hard on your skin. Many body lotions incorporate
sunblocks for a daily routine. This is very important for
sun-exposed skin.
Often heavy moisturizers such as petrolatum, Aquaphor®,
Cetaphil® cream, Neutrogena® Norwegian Formula, and
other jar or tube moisturizers are necessary if you live in
a dry climate. What may be appropriate for facial skin may
be too thin for your arms, legs, hands, and feet. |
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