Skin…….?

Question by Lalala: Skin…….?
I need a kind of cleaner that doesn’t dry out my skin because my skin is dry and all of the ones that I try just make it worse. Does anyone know what kind of skin cleaner to use? Or any kind of product that will make so that my skin isn’t as dry?

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Could you also tell me where I could get some of this stuff. lol

Best answer:

Answer by daRimini
Okay, well, first of all, you need to realize that most cleansers on the market today are extremely drying. Many people don’t understand that a cleanser that dries out your skin will NOT help with their acne, so you’re ahead of the game by understanding that your previous cleansers have not been right for you!

There are several that are recommended by skin care specialists. Some non-drying, non-irritating cleansers are: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Dove Sensitive Essentials Fragrance Free Foaming Cleanser, Eucerin Gentle Hydrating Cleanser ($ 7.99 for 8 ounces), or Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Cleanser (which you can get a $ 0.50 sample of at www.paulaschoice.com).

To be fair, though, it’s possible your cleanser isn’t the problem. Besides a gentle cleanser like the ones listed above, you also want to make SURE you are wearing sunscreen, because sun damage dries out skin. You need a good moisturizer as well. You want one with antioxidants, but it should not come in a clear jar or bottle, as light compromises these ingredients.

If your skin is still dry, you can also add a small amount of olive oil to your skin, as it contains anti-oxidants.

Incidentally, none of the advice here is “stuff my grandma told me” – this information comes from skin care research journals and books.

(Do NOT use bar soaps, Noxema, or anything else like that… these are going to be drying and irritating.)

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