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Are You Using The Right Body Lotions?

Riptastic | Jul 28, 2010 |

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From normal, to sensitive, to dry skin, a lotion with just the formulation is available to compliment any skin type. Maintenance of the skin's overall moisture is essential and knowing which lotions to utilize for a particular skin type is the key to keeping it healthy. A multitude of oils and vitamins keep skin soft, while fragrances and talcum provide aromatherapy to soothe and make lotions feel clean and beautiful.

When purchasing lotions, the first decision to make is whether to choose an oil-based or water based lotion. For those with sensitive skin or oily skin, it is best to stick with water based products as they tend to be noncomedogenic and do not block pores. Those with dry skin or normal skin, both oil based and water lotions are suitable. Variations in skin types, however, occur not from person to person, but from body part to body part. The skin on the face is rarely the same as the skin on the legs or hands. Understanding one's own skin type is half the battle: the other half is choosing the correct lotion.

Beyond the base ingredients of water and oil are the additional ingredients that are used to compliment healthy skin and combat problematic skin. Vitamin E is a common ingredient in body lotions and helps retain moisture in healthy skin and rejuvenate dry, scaly skin. Oatmeal is commonly used as an ingredient in lotions for dry, itchy skin as well as blotchy, oily skin. Oatmeal calms redness and absorbs oil, while soothing skin and bringing softness. Shea butter is a dense ingredient and is a great body lotion for dry skin and course skin like that found on the feet. There is a very pleasing aroma to this ingredient that makes its application that much more enjoyable.

Cosmetics follow the same rules and standards as lotions and should be evaluated for overall base ingredients like water and oil as well as additional ingredients that will compliment facial skin. Online cosmetics are a great way to evaluate the ingredients carefully and make a conscious and educated decision before investing in a makeup. Sensitive skin types should choose a water-based, natural makeup and should even consider mineral makeup. Those with dry skin should keep skin moist and healthy with water or oil based makeup that protects skin from the sun and further drying.

The overall value of proper cosmetic skin care is often underestimated until skin begins to show signs of stress and wear. Keep skin healthy before it acts up with conscious, smart decisions in body lotion and makeup.