Choosing Right Moisturizer ( 2 )

Choosing the right moisturizer will definitely have impact on your skin as different skin works at differently levels. Choosing the right moisturizer is like choosing the right solutions to removing wrinkles on face, as they are very closely related to each other.

We, in fact demand a lot from moisturizer as they are expected to carry out the job of removing wrinkles and fine lines and to lesser extend the

" Moisturizers that can easily glides / slides off your skin and stick on the pillow overnight are the one that need to be avoided. To me, it is a sign of cheap or mediocre formulation. "

skin dryness. Due to the enormous range of moisturizers that are finding their places on the shelves, it becomes tricky when coming to select the correct one for your needs. There is actually a simple test where you can test the absorption power of the moisturizer. Simple, just massage a few drops on the back of your hand and leave for 1-2 minutes. If it remains sticky or greasy, the formulation is too thick for your type of skin. On the other hand, if it evaporated completely and you are feeling dry and tight, it means the formulation is too light and thin. Here are the very basic selection criteria for the moisturizers for effective wrinkles removers: 1) Water based – more suitable for oily and pimples / acne prone skin 2) Oil based – for sensitive, dry and mature skin. There are actually 3 basic moisturizing elements and each of them will perform slightly different job from one another when comes to skin care:

• Humectants- attract water from dermis to the epidermis, and ‘outside in’ moisture lost prevention
• Occlusives – prevent evaporation of moisture from skin’s surfaces
• Emollients – introduce lubricants on skin surface by filling skin flakes as to make texture soft and smooth

Generally, it is expected that the moisturizer that we purchase be able to absorb into skin ’instantly’ and make our skin feel moist, supple and comfortable. Moisturizers that can easily glides / slides off your skin and stick on the pillow overnight are the one that need to be avoided. To me, it is a sign of cheap or mediocre formulation.

Did You Know? For oily skin typically, moisturisers do not work well on their own. You need to team them up with other products from the entire range to control the shine, smoothness and softness.