Moisturizers for Dry Skin

  Can Be Destructive!    How About Yours?

 

 

Many so called moisturizers for dry skin are more like detergents which strip the skins protective lipid layers, thus adding to your problem of dryness.  What is even more disturbing is the fact that such well known big brand names are also involved in this cosmetic scam.

If we keep in mind that such lipid layers of skin are designed by nature to prevent water loss, then we can see that so called adverized moisturizers for dry skin, which contain ingredients which have not been held up to clinical scrutiny, can and do exasperate the dry condition which we are trying to treat. 

While it is true that such moisturizers do moisten the skin, the reality is that such are not only short term in effect, but also they ultimately cause long term damage.

The ingredients that make up a true anti aging moisturizer, must contain powerful anti oxidants for mopping up free radicals and such should penetrate the skin very deeply. Such an anti oxidant  would be Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10, as found in the skin care products of the New Zealand company called Xtend Life.  Another vital ingredient would be one which would stimulate growth of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
 

Moisturizers for Dry Skin, the Detergent problem!

 

As we all know essential oils have been around since the days of the Egyptian pharaohs  as moisturizers for dry skin and such have made a great come back due to the great interest which now exist in natural health care, which by extension includes that of the body's largest organ, our skin!

We have to remember though, that big business many decades ago, when TV was young and new, convinced millions to abandon natural skin repair ingredients, in exchange for detergents dressed up as cosmetic creams.

Such skin irritants include those of mineral oil, various forms of alcohols, EDTA and many more.  Some natural ingredients contained in some moisturizers for dry skin do include hyaluronic acid and collagen. Certainly a chemical free collagen elastin moisturizer or a  hyaluronic acid moisturizer would be better than mineral oil and various detergents.

However, there is a serious problem! The skin is not able to absorb any topical application of those two ingredients! Instead we need ingredients in our topically applied products which would encourage the growth of collagen and the maintenance of hyaluronic acid levels instead.

The reason why good moisturizers for dry skin also have anti ageing properties, is because when the dermis loses its ability to hydrate the skin, such leads to lines and wrinkles which are of course associated with old age.

 

Moisturizers for Dry Skin, the Diet Connection.

 

In addition to moisturizers for dry skin, a good hydrating diet would  obviously help. It is to be noted that in many health stores a product called MSM can be found.  MSM is known as being a beauty mineral for the simple reason that it not only heals scars and scar tissue, both internally and externally, but it also hydrates the skin. MSM is basically an organic form of sea sulfur. Hence, eating lots of sulfur based foods in our diet is bound to lead to higher levels of skin hydration. Such sulfur foods include quality eggs, garlic, vegetables like brussel sprouts, broccoli and low fat dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese.

Vitamin A and E and C are all associated with skin care. Such vitamin rich foods are to be found in vegetables, berries and seeds. Oil too is very important for achieving skin hydration, hence cold pressed olive oil, cold pressed flaxseed oil and an excellent purified fish oil supplement are also highly recommended.

Alcohol, tea and coffee tend to be very dehydrating and thus should be cut down to a minimum. Green tea would be a great substitute as it is an hydrator, detoxifier and fat burner. Such a deliberate diet along with our recommended moisturizers for dry skin, will open up a well of skin hydration which will lead to youthful skin.