Do you find it difficult to decide what products you should be using on your skin? Are the expensive products worth it?
Skin care products are highly marketed to attract customers, however how do we choose the right products to take good care of our skin? The skin care aisle in the store is very overwhelming.
Here at Central Minnesota Dermatology, we make it easy for you and have a list of our preferred skin care products and routine.
5 Gentle ways to care for your skin!
- Avoid hot water. Wash your face and body with lukewarm water.
- Do not scrub with a washcloth, loofah or brush.
- Apply little to no soap on the areas of the body that are not significantly dirty. Most adults do not need to wash their arms and legs daily and doing so can contribute to dry skin.
- Avoid bath bombs, bubble baths or other products in the bathtub.
- Pat dry with a soft bath towel and apply a good moisturizer immediately after.
Recommended cleanser brands
Choose cleansers that are gentle and unscented. Avoid products from Bath and Body Works or Victoria Secret.
- Dove
- Aveeno
- CeraVe
- Cetaphil
- Eucerin
- Vanicream
Recommended moisturizer brands
Choose a moisturizer that contains a “ceramide”. Ceramides are lipids (fats) that are in our skin that help create a good skin barrier. A lack of ceramides result in dry, cracked skin that is prone to itching and rash.
- Aveeno Eczema Therapy
- CeraVe (all products)
- Cetaphil Ultra Healing Lotion
- Eucerin Advanced Repair and Eucerin Eczema Relief
- Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
- Gold Bond Ultimate Restoring
- Curel Ultra Healing, Curel Dry Skin Therapy, Curel Fragrance Free, Curel Daily Healing
- La Roche-Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer and Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream
If you are using these products and still have concerns about your skin, schedule a visit with one of our dermatology providers to have your skin care needs met today!
