How to Choose Moisturizer for a Dry Face

Finding the right moisturizer for a dry face is very important. Some moisturizers will increase the dryness while others will make your skin oily. However, finding the right balance in moisturizers can be easy if you follow a few simple steps.

Instructions

1. Choose a moisturizer that's high in oil content. If you have severely dry skin, this mixture will work well for you. However, if you have a mild to intermediate case of dry skin, you should use a moisturizer that is light, all-purpose and water-based.

2. Determine whether your skin's dryness is a problem all over the face or just in spots. Many people have combination skin, which means that they are oily through the t-zone (nose, middle of forehead, and chin). Others experience dry, flaky skin all over. If you're a combination skin type, use a moisturizer designed for your type and dab it only on dry areas. Otherwise, use a heavier moisturizer all over the face.

3. Seek out moisturizers that contain glycerin, dimethicone, hyaluronic acid and 20 percent urea for extremely dry skin. These ingredients will keep your skin supple and hydrated.

4. Buy hypoallergenic moisturizers to keep your skin from reacting to perfumes or other additives. If your skin reacts to a product it may become exceedingly dry, flaky and irritated.

5. Consider using an all natural moisturizer like olive oil. When used as a moisturizer it is dramatically less expensive than most store bought blends, and it won't clog pores. Apply olive oil to clean skin before bedtime or you can mix it with a bit of hypoallergenic lotion for a more desirable consistency.

Resources

• Buy Olivella olive oil moisturizers from the online Drugstore.
• Browse moisturizers at Sephora.