Face Moisturisers - For Dry Skin and Acne Skin

Moisturizers for dry skin and their benefits

The loss of moisture in your skin makes it dry and chapped. You can use occlusive moisturizers that form a waterproof film over your skin and prevent moisture loss. These moisturizers generally contain ingredients such as mineral oils, petroleum and silicone – all of which block the natural loss of moisture. Humectant moisturizers work well if you have chronic dry skin. These products are rich in water content but have very few oils. They are different from occlusive moisturizers because they don’t just prevent natural moisture from leaving your skin; they also absorb water from the atmosphere and retain it inside your skin.

Moisturizers for acne skin and their benefits

The use of moisturizers becomes essential if you have been prescribed acne medications that have a drying effect on your skin. The use of a daily face moisturizer helps to control the peeling, flaking and itchy dryness that many acne medications tend to cause. Besides, many people with acne tend to wash their skin more that what is considered normal. For this purpose they use harsh cleansers and soaps, believing that this will prevent or treat outbreaks. This strips your skin of its natural oils and exacerbates your acne. Daily use of a moisturizer replenishes your skin’s lost moisture. Apply moisturizer only after washing your face because sweaty skin with a thick layer of moisturizer is the perfect background for a breakout of acne.