How to Find the Right Face Moisturizer

Not all skin types are the same. Whether you have dry, oily or normal skin, your moisturizing needs are different. The right moisturizer will enhance your skin's natural radiance, improving your complexion. Moisturizer also complements a regular skin care regimen. Using a cleanser fit for your skin type will also balance your skin tone. Exfoliation and applying toner afterward, allow your skin to absorb moisturizer once you find the right one for your face.

Things You'll Need

• samples of different brands of face moisturizers
• department stores
• drugstores
• money
• dermatologist (optional)

Instructions

What Kind of Skin do You Have?

1. Determine your type of skin. Figure out if you have normal, oily or dry skin. You do not need a testing kit to figure this one out. If your face is usually shiny or oily, that means you have oily skin, if you have skin that is always dry and rough, that means you have dry skin. You have a normal skin if it is neither one. If you are unsure, you can ask a dermatologist to make this determination.

2. Search for products that will work with your skin type. Face moisturizers have labels for normal, oily and dry skin. Pick one that is suitable for your skin type.

3. Read the labels of the face moisturizer products. Look for chemical contents. There are some harsh chemicals that may damage your skin or ingredients that you may be allergic to. Buy only those with safe or mostly organic or natural minerals and ingredients.

4. Try out samples first. Once you have narrowed down your choices, you can try a sample in the better department stores, although this option isn't generally available in drugstores. You can get small samples from skin care stores or department stores. There are certain cosmetic sales clerks that can provide you with samples or even allow you try them out in their presence.

5. Pick the one that has the best results. Best results can be gauged by the glow and smooth effects on your skin. If your skin does not show any rash or allergic reaction to the product, then you can safely choose that product.

Tips & Warnings

• For added benefit for your skin, choose a product that has UV protection such as an SPF 15 to protect from harsh sunlight.

• If you are breaking out, try not to test new products for it may harm your skin further. Wait until your pimples have disappeared or dried out before testing.