Dry Skin Cleanser Moisturizer Treatment

When choosing a dry skin cleanser moisturizer treatment, it is helpful to weigh the pros and cons of the different types of moisturizers.

Moisturizer

There are four main types of moisturizer:

Ointments
Creams
Oils
Lotions.

Ointment Moisturizers

Ointments are the thickest of the all the moisturizers. They are more commonly used to protect the skin after cleansing. It is considered one of the most effective cleanser moisturizer treatment method. Other ingredients such hydrocortisone, lanolin, zinc and thimerosal are also typically found in ointment moisturizers to relieve skin itching. Natural ingredients are also used in ointments and these substances include:

Cocoa butter
Shea butter
and various vitamins, including A and E

Cream Moisturizers

Creams are thicker than lotions and stay on the skin longer. They make nice cleansers for dry skin because they rub on smoothly and feel soothing.Look for cream moisturizer that is water soluble. This is important because when you do the laundry, you want any skin cream that has gotten on your clothes or sheets to be able wash out easily.

Lotion Moisturizers

Lotion moisturizers are widely used as a dry skin cleanser moisturizer treatment method. They feel good on the skin and provides a good consistency for a cleansing moisturizer. They are also non greasy unlike ointment.

Oil Moisturizers and Cleansers

Types of oils:

Essential oils
Evening Primose Oil
Jojoba
Olive
Avocado Oils
Coconut Oils

Of the essential oils, geranium is often named as one of the safest and most nourishing to dry skin. It is important to take note not to use essential oils in their neat (or undiluted) form. They can cause irritation of their own.

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