Best Lotion for Soft Skin - How to Choose the Best Body Lotion and Body Creams

By Byron Gasaway 

Body lotion and other skin moisturizers and creams are made by manufacturers to feel and smell good, but is the lotion you buy actually good for your skin. Those fancy bottles and labeling are enticing. I know, my wife use to come home with them but later to find out that she can only use the lotion sparingly because it was too harsh for her skin to wear everyday. We started reading the product ingredients and found out that some of the ingredients comes from petroleum and other chemicals. That's when I took it upon myself too make my own lotion.

I started in my kitchen, perfecting my new craft. I tested the products on myself, friends and family. I then started E'Scentual Creations Bath & Body with a friend, and began selling to the public. We received several questions from customers about why their skin was so soft after using the lotion or the cream. It's no secret, the natural ingredients is what made the skin supple.

Picking the best body lotion or body cream is simple. Stay away from harsh chemicals and educate yourself on which chemicals do more harm to your skin. In this article I will give you some pointers on some of the ingredients to look for and some to stay away from.

Butters are important to skin because it provides the skin with omega 3 fatty acids, linoleic acid, vitamin e, beta-carotene, vitamin d and more. Some of the butters to look for in your product is shea, mango, cocoa and kukui. These butters are high in linoleic acid which are important for the metabolism of the skin and are exceptional for dry and damaged skin.

Carrier oils such as avocado, sunflower, apricot kernel, cherry kernel, and wheat germ, are essential to providing vitamins to your skin. Depending on the oil, they absorb quickly into the skin and provides the skin with nutrients for cell growth and firming of the skin.

Additives such as vitamin e, silk protein, panthenol and a few others are all great for skin care. Collagen on the other hand, topically applied, does nothing for the skin.

Harmful chemicals that customers should stay away from is mineral oil, propylene glycol family, lanolin, dibutylphthalate (probable carcinogen), diethylphthalate (probable carcinogen), butyl ester (probable carcinogen), iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (known carcingen), diazolidinyl urea (known formaldehyde releaser). I will go into further detail in another article later, but these chemicals can trigger skin reactions, irritation, and with severe cases of excess use stupors and seizures.

To sum it up, look for more natural ingredients in your lotion or body cream with less chemicals. Some chemicals are necessary to provide that gliding feel on your skin or emulsion but in very small amounts. Look for the natural oils and butters from the middle to the near top of your labels.

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Choose Skin Care Products As Per Skin Type

By Mahika Nayar 

Models and actresses have always been objects of desire and subject to envy because of their beautiful body and flawless, smooth complexion. It is easy to give credit to the makeup as well as Photoshop, but this is not the complete truth. Celebrities follow a proper care regimen every single day, no matter how tired they are or how busy their work schedule is.

Now that you have decided to take care of your skin, do not jump on the next product that you lay your hands on or the product that your favorite celebrity is endorsing. To begin with, you need to determine your skin type and then you should select the best product that suits that type.

Wipe a tissue over your face first thing in the morning. People with oily skin are likely to have a shiny appearance with enlarged pores, and are prone to blackheads and blemishes. Therefore this type requires a lot of care as it can easily break into pimples and acne. Special formulated products, for oily skin, are available in the market which has ingredients that will reduce pimples and leave a soothing effect. A product with astringent and rose foe cleansing instead of soap is the safest bet. Water and gel based moisturizers, creams and sun screens are the ideal choices as they are non-greasy. Face-masks made of clay and sandalwood powder and mild exfoliators to remove black heads and dead cells are very good for oily skin.

A person with a combination skin type generally will have dry cheeks, but an oily t-zone. Caring for this skin type can be tricky due to the contrast in the texture. A mild cleanser is enough to clean the face. A product with an astringent is helpful to cleanse the oily portion of the face whereas applying moisturizer to the dry area is essential to avoid dry patches.

Fine lines, peeling, red patches and tightness, especially after cleansing are some of the indications of a dry skin. Dead cell accumulation makes your complexion look dull and hence it requires great care. Beauty care products like face wash; creams and moisturizers have to be chosen with great care so as to suit this skin type. If you have dry skin, don't forget to apply a night cream to keep it hydrated during the night. Products that contain hydrating ingredients like Aloe, Cucumber will give best results.

If you experience rashes and zits even with a minute of exposure to pollution, sun or dust, then you have a sensitive skin type. Due to the sensitive nature, buying appropriate skin care products can be an uphill task and it's only after few trial and errors that you are likely to get the best for your skin. Products devoid of dyes, fragrances or irritants are best suited for a sensitive skin type. Moisturizers, face wash that are water or gel based and contain cooling agents is apt in dealing with sensitive skin.

There was a time when unavailability of specialized skin care products resulted in people not taking proper care. With the growing health awareness and increasing demand, most large brands have products formulated to suit every one's needs. So there is no excuse that you can use to cover up your ignorance.

Choose the best skin care products to get rid of acne and pimples easily.