Comments on: Can Moisturizers Actually Make Skin Drier?

By: Kadiane*francophone

Kadiane*francophone — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:28:19 +0000

The problem with hair products is when you apply them to the hair, they have the time to dry after several hours. My fear is that it start drawing the moisture from my hair once the hair lotion has dried out. Unless the humectant really prevents it from drying out no matter how long it is in the hair even during winter time. Do i have it wrong?

By: thebeautybrains

thebeautybrains — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:38:09 +0000

Petrolatum, mineral oil, glycerin and cetyl alcohol

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:31:32 +0000

All this information is so confusing to me. What ingredients should I look for if I need a good moisturizer?

By: Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:08:26 +0000

If alcohol makes up a large proportion of the product, then that too has a drying effect.

Some beauty brands (especially natural or organic ones) use alcohol as a preservative – instead of chemical ingredients, such as Parabens or Formaldehyde.

However, for alcohol to effectively preserve a moisturising cream, it must make up a minimum of 20% of the product – and in some products it can be substantially higher.

Alcohol in such high concentrations not only dries the skin, but can trigger skin irriation too.

By: William Hill

William Hill — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:27:20 +0000

Hydrating dry skin with skin moisturizers is essential.

The lipids of the epidermis play a vital role in healthy normal skin, as they help the stratum corneum to regulate natural water loss. If they are removed by harsh soaps or detergents, or by damage such as a burn, the skin loses some or all of its ability to retain water, becomes dry and will start to break down.

The epidermis also contains natural enzymes, which are important for getting rid of old skin cells. Enzymes need moisture in which to work, so dryness (desiccation) of the stratum corneum worsens dry and unhealthy looking skin.