Facial Moisturizers : Question and Answer

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Facial moisturizers will range in price from as little as $4 to $1000 or more. However, you can get an excellent budget moisturizer for $13 (ex. Cerave's Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM), and you really don't need to spend any more than $100 on a luxury cream. When shopping, you can quickly narrow down your choices by first identifying your skin type and concern and by eliminating any moisturizers that are packaged in a clear and/or jar container. Even if you don't have sensitive skin, we also suggest avoiding any products with irritating ingredients (particularly fragrance) since irritants weaken skin's surface by damaging its natural ability to repair itself and by breaking down collagen. Lastly, you want to ensure that your moisturizer is well formulated with the right blend of ingredients that will help your skin maintain its hydration, restore its natural defense barriers against free radical and environmental damage and promote healing and collagen production.