SKIN MOISTURIZER

Moisturizer helps to soften the outer layers and hence impart a youthful look to the skin. Moisturizer is basically an emulsion of oil and water to which the other things are added. A good moisturizer should attract the moisture from the atmosphere to the skin, that is, it should be a ’humectant’. It should prevent the moisture from escaping in the atmosphere yet be porous so that the skin can take in the oxygen. Hence, it should be able to maintain the perfect balance between the oil and the moisture of the skin so that the skin is kept smooth and soft.

With the degeneration of skin with the passage of time and due to the exposure of skin to elements and due to other causes, it stops producing the natural oils and as a result, skin loses its capability to hold the moisture and thus the skin becomes prone to wrinkles, loses its elasticity and attains a rough and dry texture. And hence, skin ages prematurely.

Loss of moisture takes place all the time due to the constant exposure of the skin to various external sources and this loss has to be replaced so as to prevent the skin from premature aging. Exposure to sun leads to the dehydration of the natural oils. Even the outdoor activities can cause excessive moisture depletion. Hence the only way to prevent the skin from getting dried up is to supply the moisture to the skin with the help of suitable cosmetic-aids. It is an integral part of the daily skin care routine. The products should be chosen with great care, they should suit your skin type and should not harm your skin. Nowadays, moisturizers are available in cream form.

Moisturizing masks are also available which increases the skin’s capacity to retain the moisture and to retain the moisture depletion.