Hydrating Your Skin Is Always The First

Women tend to spent tons of money on searching effective anti-aging products. However, few among them pay attention on hydrating their skins. Hydration is the foundation of skincare procedure and you should take it as the first step of all.  It’s worth to invest  the same amount as you do in anti-aging.

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As the weather becomes colder, my skin turns drier. I bought a jar of moisture cream from a well-known skincare brand. Unfortunately it’s not as effective as I expect. Since it cost me $42 plus tax, I assumed I could get certain benefits from it in a short period. But it’s not.

In a coincidental chance I tried Cetaphil’s Ultra Hydrating Lotion and it surprised me by its immediate moisturizing effect. Ironically a $16 8oz tube can provide you more than you get from a $42 2.5oz luxury jar. 
  

This lotion is meant for dry to very dry skin types and Cetaphil claims it to be a luxurious lotion specially formulated to provide everyday intense moisture for dry, sensitive skin and clinically proven to hydrate and protect dry skin for 24 hours. It’s non-greasy, fragrance free and non-comedogenic.

I used it after cleansing my face and was surprised at how light weight it felt on my skin. It is smooth and so easy to apply and absorbs into skin completely and with very less effort. My skin felt instantly moisturized, soft and supple.

The best part was that it did not make my skin break out or cause it to be oilier than usual. As I use it on my face I also noticed that it even made my lips feel softer as if I had used a lip balm. It has no oily sheen, stickiness or greasy feel and in fact feels lighter than my other moisturizers that are meant for oily skin types. I used it before going to bed and after I washed my face in the morning.

Choosing a right skincare product which is suitable for your skin type and skin condition is just like what happens in our lives—you strive to get those fancy and costly stuffs, but what you really needs that makes you happy is actually just within reach.   

Try spending some time at the pharmacy nearby, you might surprisingly find a true love for your skin!