Moisturizers

No moisturizer can make wrinkles disappear or prevent new ones from forming, and none can stop the effects of gravity or photoaging -- the type of aging caused by exposure to sunlight. However, moisturizers can soothe dry skin and temporarily make wrinkles less noticeable. Petroleum jelly is probably the most effective and least expensive moisturizer, because it coats the skin and seals in moisture. But most women dislike using it on their faces because of its greasy look and feel. Creams (which generally contain more oil than water) and lotions (which are more water-based than creams) are a better choice because of their water content. Many moisturizers are humectants, an oil-free class of moisturizer that reduces the loss of water by binding it to the skin. This helps prolong the product's softening effects.

Most moisturizers contain water, glycerin, petrolatum, stearic acid, and lanolin. Two other common ingredients, propylene glycol and sorbital, both bind moisture to the skin and repel it, canceling out any benefit. Consequently, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests avoiding them. Some skin creams contain botanical ingredients, such as jojoba oil, coconut oil, safflower oil, and linoleic acid, which help maintain the skin's outer protective layer and the natural oils that keep the skin supple. Manufacturers use acetyl alcohol, palmitic acid, and dimethicone to give moisturizers a velvety or translucent look and feel.
Source: LHJ.com - Ladies’ Home Journal online

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