By Samantha Marie
Do you find it difficult to maintain a healthy glow?
It is definitely not easy, but it is certainly not too difficult or impossible!
We have examined the causes of dry skin and acne according to the following sources: Mayo Clinic/MedlinePlus. After reviewing our sources we have created a list of products suitable for your individual needs.
Causes of dry skin according to the Mayo Clinic:
• Harsh soaps and detergents. Many popular soaps and detergents strip lipids and water from your skin. Deodorant and antibacterial soaps are usually the most damaging, as are many shampoos that dry out your scalp.
• Sun exposure. Like all types of heat, the sun dries your skin. Yet damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation penetrates far beyond the top layer of skin (epidermis). The most significant damage occurs deep in the dermis, where collagen and elastin fibers break down much more quickly than they should, leading to deep wrinkles and loose, sagging skin (solar elastosis). Sun-damaged skin may have the appearance of dry skin.
Causes of acne according to MedlinePlus:
• Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair products
• Certain drugs (such as steroids, testosterone, estrogen, and phenytoin)
• High levels of humidity and sweating
FACIAL MOISTURIZERS
ACNE PRONE SKIN:
Cetaphil® DERMACONTROL™
Oil Control Moisturizer
SPF 30
http://www.cetaphil.com/products/dermacontrol-oil-control-moisturizer-spf30/
Oily Skin: Boscia Oil-free Daily Hydration SPF15
Dry Skin: Boscia – Restorative Day Moisture Cream SPF15
http://www.bosciaskincare.com/newsite/product_detail.php?cPath=0&products_id=101&category=&dept_id=42
BLOTTING PADS
Shiseido PURENESS Oil-Control Blotting Paper
FACIAL CLEANSERS
ACNE PRONE SKIN:
Cetaphil® DERMACONTROL™
Oil Control Foam Wash
Oily Skin: Clinique Wash-Away Gel Clensor
Dry Skin: Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser