What Type of Skin Cream Should I Use?

Do you have an oily skin?

Is your skin irritated?

Do you want to protect your skin from the sun?

Do you have wrinkles?

You should choose a gel-cream because gels provide hydration without a greasy finish. They are water based and deliver hydration and moisture quickly to skin unlike oil-based moisturizers, which can take time to be absorbed by your skin. Gel-creams are non-comedogenic and can make your skin look fresh and dewy without it being oily. You should try Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream.

If your skin is irritated you definitely need soothing moisturizer. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration is a little on the heavier side, so it is a good pick for those going through the “Retinoid Uglies” . This cream is formulated with shea butter and colloidal oatmeal, which is known to relieve itching.

You should start using a cream with a SPF because applying a cream with SPF is better than applying no SPF at all. Regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by about 40% and lower your melanoma risk by 50%. It will help prevent premature skin aging caused by the sun, including wrinkles and age spots. You should buy La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30, Aveeno Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 etc.

You should start drinking plenty of water but you also need to start using a hydrating face cream. Having an adequately hydrated face will help to improve skin elasticity which will reduce the appearance of wrinkles. You should try Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer or Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. You will see the difference because your skin will feel soft, supple and moisturized to the touch.

It is great but no matter how old you are, you might think wrinkle cream sounds like something for 40+. However, the earlier you start taking care of your skin, the better.