Wednesday 6 July 2011

Natural skin cream - The answer to creating younger looking skin

Many of us are facing dry skin problem during winter and dry season. Dry and cracked lips, heels and elbows embarrassed us to wear fashionable dresses, sandals. Dry skin is not only irritating; it can create red patches, sore and aching sensation. Experts say dry skin or loss of moisture is common to the many women. It may be hormonal problem or deficiency of nutrients in our daily food. Sudden temperature fluctuation, sun damage and aging are also big factors for drying skin.


Use natural skin cream or moisturizing cream as moisturizer: A good quality moisturizer cream, lip balm, which have moisture holding properties, can help the dry skin and reduce loss of moisture, wrinkles and dark circle. Use of daily moisturizer cream helps us to defend our skin cells against dryness, sunlight UVA/UVB and heat. It also reduces the signs of early aging. A good moisturizer doesn't only hydrate the skin but also help us get healthier and younger looking skin.


How do you protect your dry skin: Some tips -
  1. Always use Phytoplex type nourishing natural skin cream, enriched with Phytoplex and other botanicals, when go outdoors. It protects our skin cells from free radical damage. These types of cream prevent moisture loss as much as possible and act as a barrier against UVA/UVB rays.
  2. Don’t use alcohols base natural skin cream or moisturizer.
  3. Don’t use body soap as moisturizer.
  4. Thicker moisturizers can provide a better barrier against dryness.
  5. Use natural skin cream for daily basis.
  6. Always use lukewarm water when washing up your face, neck, foot.
  7. Take healthy diet with plenty of fruits and green vegetables. Eat foods that rich in Vitamin A, D & E.
  8. Drink at least three liters of water a day.
  9. To prevent sun damage, always wear protective clothing, umbrella and apply good quality sun cream. A moisturizer with sunscreen should be applied daily after washing.
Some harmful ingredients, you may avoid:
  1. Lanolin
  2. Cinnamic alcohol and isoeugenol
  3. Formaldehyde releasing preservative
  4. Citral
  5. Benzyl salicylate
  6. Sulfated alcohols
  7. Sorbic acid
  8. Stearamido diethylamine
  9. Triethanolamine
  10. Surfactants
I have used Moisturizer Phytoplex nourishing skin cream daily; it will help to protect my skin from dryness and sunlight. It is enriched with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuss Seed Oil, and Sunflower Oil.