Women everywhere suffer from dry, itchy skin. It is sometimes much worse for those of us that have to spend a lot of time outside in the sun. The extra skin care that is needed to fight this condition is a continuing hassle. Having a regular daily skin care routine can help with dry skin, but your choice of skin care cream is critical.
Never forget that cravat emptor (buyer beware!) is the norm in the world of skin care products. Not all skin care creams are created equal. Some skin care creams, even those with brand names, can be bad for dry skin.
If your skin cream has any kind of alcohol listed on the label, get rid of it and start over! Alcohol will strip moisture from your skin and make your condition worse.
Avoid skin creams that “smell good”, as fragrance is a useless filler ingredient. Creams that add fragrance will likely contain other useless fillers, as well.
Products that contain derivatives of natural products should also be avoided. Dioxane, which is artificially derived from coconut cream, is a perfect example. Long term use of creams containing dioxane has been linked to many different skin problems in some women.
You should also avoid products that list “essence of ______” on their list of ingredients. Essences are actually man-made copies of the natural things that they are the essence of (ie: essence of coconut cream). Look for skin care products that contain extracts, as they are made from the genuine item.
Disclaimer: This posting is based entirely on information commonly available in the national press and medical journals concerning dry skin care. Nothing herein is to be or taken as any kind of medical advice. For medical advice you have to talk with his or her personal doctor or other medical specialist.
