Co-submitted by: Face Moisturizing. How can one choose the right moisturizer for dry skin? Well, there are several criteria to have in mind: the sensitivity of the skin, the elements that cause dryness, the day and night alternation and the weather factors. Sometimes a combination of the above mentioned elements occurs, because dry skin is also considered one of the most sensitive too. How do you know you’ve got dry skin? The specifics that would give the answer to such a question include the sensation that the skin is too tightly stretched on the bones, the small lines of expression that appear in the eye corners or around the mouth or the flaky look.

The type of the moisturizer for dry skin differs according to the season. In winter, the harsh temperature conditions impose the use of greasy creams and body lotions that preserve the tissues soft and moist. In summertime, you should switch to a product that hydrates the skin without leaving it greasy.

Then, let’s not forget that even between day and night, there are differences when it comes to the moisturizer for dry skin. One major difference here would be the fact that the sun protection factor is a necessity for the daytime moisturizer.

The type of the moisturizer for dry skin should be chosen in close relation with the elements that dry skin in the first place. If heredity is behind the skin condition, then solutions are manifold, but if some dermatological disease or another ailment is to blame, then investigations are required. For example, diabetes or thyroid dysfunctions are likely to be associated with skin dryness, while psoriasis, athlete’s foot, dermatitis and eczema can be also present and responsible for the skin condition. Whichever be the case, under such circumstances, only a specialist can give advice and recommend a treatment.

Adequate skin care and protection prevent the premature aging risk associated with skin dryness. Therefore, the action of a moisturizer for dry skin has to be supported or backed up by prophylactic measures and a good healthy lifestyle. For example, when you suffer from dry skin, you should know better than lie in the sun and increase skin dryness. Yet, there are lots of things one doesn’t know and makes mistakes out of ignorance.

Therefore, try to read some materials on skincare, leaf through women’s magazines, read a tip here and there or search on the Internet for remedies, suggestions, opinions and other stuff.