Some of the best skin creams have been around for thousands of years. Or at least the ingredients have been available.
Some of the worst were developed during the last century. When petroleum jelly was discovered, it was hailed as a miracle cure. People started using on everything from cuts to diaper rash.
Manufacturers took it and make it white. They called it petrolatum. It is still one of the most common ingredients in nighttime facial moisturizers. Cold cream is mostly petrolatum and some added fragrance.
They liquefied the petroleum jelly and called it mineral oil. Mineral oil is still the most common ingredient in body lotions and baby oil.
As the years have gone by, scientists have proven that the petroleum-based ingredients are not beneficial to the skin's health in any way. They are not moisturizing. They could actually do more harm than good.
All petroleum-based ingredients may be contaminated with cancer-causing compounds. They come from the same factories where gasoline and diesel are produced. It stands to reason they would contain traces of those things.
The best skin creams contain no petroleum-based oils. The oils are not compatible with those produced by the skin's sebaceous glands. Vegetable oils are compatible.
Olive oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil and Shea butter have been available for thousands of years. Women from around the world used them to soften, soothe and prevent aging.
What has been done in recent years is that manufacturer's have learned how to emulsify the plant oils to make them feel even better going on. No one wants and oily, greasy feeling.
Dermatologists recommend that you use a good moisturizer after cleaning your face and body. Cleansers and tap water strip away the skin's naturally protective barrier. The results are excessive dryness and a more aged appearance.
The best skin creams can be used by anyone regardless of their type of skin color. Oily, dry and combination of both have similar needs when it comes to moisture.
To protect against wrinkles and other visible signs of aging, the extra nutrients for vegetable oils are added. Vegetable oils are only very nutritious. Most contain vitamin E and essential fatty acids. However, other antioxidants is necessary to protect against wrinkles.
Dermatologists have found that free radical damage is the primarycause of wrinkles. Antioxidants prevent and repair the damage.
The best skin creams contain lots of different antioxidants. With regular use, they can reduce wrinkles and improve your skin's firmness.
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