- white and thick, oil-in-water emulsions made with mineral oil or lanolin
Lotions:
- light and translucent, these have lots of water and an extra ingredient (usually a silicone, hydrogel, or PEG) to give them a nice smooth feel
Vaseline Intensive Rescue Clinical Therapy has a high water content and glycerin
Gels:
- clear and thick, made up of polymers, hyaluronic acid is a common ingredient that helps to hold moisture
Serums:
- clear, translucent, or creamy, can be very thin even runny. Serums are an incomplete mixture of oil and water or cyclic silicones.
Only those with severe acne and extremely oily skin should skip moisturizers. As with cleansers, there are many moisturizers that have been around for generations and work quite well, just ask your Great Aunt Ethel. Also, many of the more expensive products offer a way to combine skin care regimen steps into one product, for example, by combining a moisturizer with sun protection.
Recommended Reading : The New Science of Perfect Skin
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