With an overabundance of lotions and moisturizers on the market, often with high price tags, it’s good to ask the questions: are they essential, and do they help your skin? Infomercials, celebrity endorsements, and a high advertising push to sell skincare products would make you believe they are, in fact, critical. But what do the medical professionals say? Is there evidence to prove these lotions and creams are helping your skin? Fun fact for you; the largest organ in the human body is the skin! The importance of caring for our skin goes further than most people realize. Let’s dive into the science behind moisturizers and lotions and what benefits they bring to our skin.
An overwhelming market of products can be an overwhelming amount of facts, information, and misconceptions. To break it down and make it simpler and easier to understand, here are some of the important purposes and benefits of lotions and moisturizers:
Now you know a little more about why we should be moisturizing our skin. Now, which ones are right for you? Here’s a breakdown of the different types of moisturizers:
Still unsure what type of skin you have and what kind of moisturizer is best for your skin? The best place for advice is always your dermatologist. They are the most qualified about your skin and what products are best for your unique situation.
Healthy skin wrap up list:
With fall paving the path for winter weather, cold temperatures are on the horizon, which means getting into the daily routine of moisturizing your skin is more important now than ever! Taking good care of your skin is an essential part of taking good care of all of you! A healthier you is a happier you!!
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Sources:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/moisturizers-do-they-work
https://www.specialistsindermatology.com/blog/reasons-why-you-should-be-moisturizing-every-day
https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/moisturizing/basics/important-to-moisturize-regularly.htm
https://misumiskincare.com/blogs/news/9-amazing-benefits-of-moisturizing-your-face-daily
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