Dry Skin Lotion
By Jimmy
Sturo
A wide variety of moisturizing lotions and creams are on the
market currently. Some creams are used when the skin is
exceptionally dry. These creams can be applied on the wet body
after bath and help retain the moisture in the body. Some creams
can be applied after drying the body but immediately after taking a
bath. These creams retain the remaining moisture in the body and do
not allow it to escape soon after the bath.
Body oils can be used when chemical soaps dry the skin further.
Body oil can be applied on the wet skin so the moisture is trapped
and the skin does not dry too much.
Body lotions and creams can be either oil-based or water-based.
Oil-based lotions can be used on parched or overtly dry skin. They
help the body retain the lost oils and provide sufficient soothing
for the irritation and itching. Creams and lotions that have a base
of sunflower or other oils, can also be used in such cases. The
thickness of the moisturizing cream depends on the water-oil ratio
in the cream. However, it is important to understand that none of
these creams or lotions has a long-lasting effect on the dry
skin.
Most of the body lotions on the market these days claim to have
vitamin E as one of the ingredients. This nourishes the skin and
makes it soft and smooth. Water-based lotions used to soothe dry
skin usually contain this vitamin base. Another important vitamin
contained in most of these lotions is vitamin A. Sunscreen
moisturizing lotions can be also used if the person gets exposed a
lot to the sun.
Regular care needs to be taken to maintain a healthy glowing
skin, especially if the skin has the tendency to be usually dry or
flaky. The best remedy for dry skin is to take in an excess of
water every day. This gives a healthy glow to the skin and helps
the skin retain a sufficient amount of moisture through out the
day. Lotions or creams have to be applied without fail to maintain
a soft, smooth and healthy skin.
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