Why Moisturizers are a Misunderstood Product

DID YOU KNOW…..

Not everyone NEEDS or should be using MOISTURIZERS, especially woman  with oily skin, combination skin, or acne-prone skin.  

Woman with dry skin only need one moisturizer (not including sunscreen).

Moisturizers are the most misunderstood, misused and abused product.  Things tend to get out of control in the cosmetic industry ( fancy bottles, high pricing and all kinds of promises)…and a lot of woman tend to overuse moisturizers, which can cause some surprising skin problems.

Most woman still believe moisturizers prevent wrinkles, and the mistaken notion that dry skin is more prone to wrinkles than oily skin , and is firmly planted in the consumer with a large selection of toning, lifting, and repairing crèmes, gels and lotions.   

The only reason to use a moisturizer is if you have dry skin, or wrinkled skin that you want to smooth out - moisturizers can smooth over, but not change wrinkles.

If you have oily skin that breaks out, the worst thing to do is moisturize.  Pores get clogged and blackheads develop.  Dead skin cells get trapped and have a harder time naturally sloughing off (which makes your skin look dull).   You are also at a high risk of getting patches of dermatitis, increasing the number of breakouts and creating your own combination skin predicament.

So…How do I know if I need to Moisturize?

As a general rule, if you are using a mild cleanser and no other irritating skin products, and your skin feels dry after about 20-30 minutes after you wash your face, you probably need to moisturize. If you skin feel tight, dehydrated, taut, or uncomfortable from dryness by mid-day or the end of the day, then it is essential to moisturize.  If you have fine lines that improve with a moisturizer, especially around the eyes, than go ahead with moisturizing.  Bear in mind that it is always best to use the most lightweight moisturizer possible.

The point:  If none of these problems are present, than you don’t have to moisturize.

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