Believe me, choosing an effective anti-dry skin cream is no easy task. It is not as simple as it may appear. Some people would simple troop to a skin care store and grab whatever attracts them most. Thanks to good advertising design, but no thanks.
It's a tricky thing
All right, you have dry skin and you want to get rid of it. At some point in your quest for a truly effective skin care cream, you have probably become desperate. Creams purported to improve your skin condition are simply not working well. You just end up spending your money on worthless products.
It is a little bit tricky. Consider the very aggressive advertisements you encounter almost everyday. Unguided online searches only make you more confused with all those dizzying claims. Choosing an effective cream for dry skin only involves two must-do things. One, you need to know what really causes skin dryness. And, two, what essential ingredients to look in the cream.
Our skin
Our skin has a critical role to play in maintaining good balance and health of the entire body. Many diseases can easily be detected through changes in the skin. The skin is our first line of defense. To perform well, it needs sufficient blood flow for nourishment and moisture to prevent several skin conditions. Our skin has its own natural way of replenishing moisture loss due to our continued exposure to various factors and conditions. The natural process of aging, however, decreases the ability of the skin to maintain its natural balance. Its self-healing capacity is further diminished because of what we do to our body.
Dryness is the result of huge losses in the skin moisture. The stratum corneum, the uppermost layer of the epidermis or outer skin layer, can no longer retain and absorb moisture from the environment at the same time. When this happens, skin dryness develops. Skin dryness may be mild, progressing to more serious conditions, such as extremely dry skin, skin peeling and even cracks, which are potential sources of inflammation and infection.
At least now, you have an idea on what should a skin care cream do to treat dry skin. Here is a quick list of a good and truly effective cream for dry skin:
1. It must be all natural. Most clinical studies uniformly recommend that a genuine skin care cream must be made only of naturally occurring ingredients. These are commonly extracted from plant and animal extracts. Avoid buying dry skin creams that are laden with chemicals that are usually harsh on your delicate skin. Check the label and the list of ingredients. If you are not familiar with those Greek-sounding compounds, I advise you to do a little research first before buying it. We do not want you to spend your money on something that will only worsen your dry skin.
2. Look for essential micronutrients. Creams must contain essential elements and substances that will help your body retain and absorb more moisture. Look for anti-oxidants, essential skin oils and vitamins that increase the skin's water-holding capacity. Macadamia oil, grape seed oil, Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10, CoQ10 and vitamin B5 are just some of the most common substances you need to look for.
3. Buy cream that suits your skin type. Experts now recognize that different skin types need different skin care products. If you are not sure of your skin type, buy the one formulated for sensitive skin.
4. It must hold more moisture. Many dry skin creams contain chemicals that initially give you the feeling of smoothness and lubrication on your skin. But, instead of improving your skin dryness, you end up having the same. Do not be gullible enough with these instant effects. Do a little investigation. Here is how to do it. Apply a small amount on your skin and let it remain for few minutes. If you feel your skin begins to tighten, most likely, it is a bad cream.
So there you have these helpful pieces of information. Remember these next time you buy a cream for your dry skin.
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