Dry skin needs extreme care throughout the year. Moisturizing has no alternatives for dry skin type. So whether it's the sticky rainy season or a hot and sweaty summer, applying moisturizer at least twice a day is a must for keeping your skin hydrated and smooth. Well, finding the best face moisturizer for dry skin and a deep moisturizing cream for extreme dry skin won't be a tough task considering the numerous options available in the market. But for those having dry, sensitive skin, choosing a product is not an easy task. Here are some tips on finding the best moisturizer for sensitive-dry skin and details of the top products in the market that you can check out.
Choosing the Right Brand
To start with, I must tell you that choosing a moisturizer for skin that is dry as well as sensitive is not at all about personal taste. Whether you've been a brand loyal consumer, using skin care products from the same brand for years or not, you must consider other top rated products as well. Choosing a product according to your skin type is not difficult if you know which ingredients to look for in the list of ingredients mentioned on the package. Also, reading the labels on the product can be quite helpful instead of blindly buying an attractively packaged moisturizer.
Buying the Best Product
While making the purchase, you need to consider the time when you will be using it. Like a night moisturizer which can be a thick and heavy cream that consists of moisturizing agents and minimum chemicals. Thick, oily, natural, or herbal moisturizers can be best used as night creams. For a daytime moisturizer you must pick a lightweight lotion that gets absorbed in your skin after a gentle massage and gives a matte (not oily) touch to your face. Well, this will help avoid further use of any cosmetics which can redden or damage your skin easily.
Know the Product
Understanding the product before you buy it is essential. A few things can help you find out whether it is suitable for your skin type or not. Look for products with labels that read 'for dry/sensitive skin'. Products with sunblock (not sunscreen) are the best picks. These will contain ingredients like zinc and titanium which are suitable. Also look for ingredients like emollients, alpha hydroxies and antioxidants. Vitamin E, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe vera, almond oil make the best emollients. Choosing a hypoallergenic product and one which does not contain perfumes, acids or dyes is essential to avoid skin irritation. Natural moisturizers that do not contain any chemicals at all like aloe vera gels, almond oil, vitamin e oil, or olive oil make best moisturizers for an extremely dry face having sensitive skin which can be used before going to bed.
Products to Checkout
Here is a small list of moisturizers that are suitable for your skin type. Have a look and check these out before you finalize on your daily skin moisturizer.
- Booth's Shea Butter Nighttime Dream Cream
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
- Atopalm MLE Lotion
- Nivea Visage All Around Protection
- Zenmed DermCare System
- Aveeno Ultra Calming Moisturizing Lotion
