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- Introduction
- Best Facial Moisturizers{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Moisturizers for Acne-Prone Skin{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Best for Sensitive Skin{2 mentions}{2 mentions}{1 mention}
- Natural Facial Moisturizers{2 mentions}{1 mention}
- Tinted Moisturizers{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
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- Our Sources
Skin care ingredients
Facial moisturizers should only be applied to clean skin; see the ConsumerSearch
report on facial cleansers for information on the best commercial
cleansers. Other useful ConsumerSearch skin-care reports include reports
on eye cream, wrinkle treatments, body lotion and
We found the following sources particularly helpful when researching facial cleansers:
The editors of Allure magazine explain how to read a skin care label and define several common ingredients.
Shape magazine explains that hypoallergenic products may not be entirely irritant-free.
Editors at Allure magazine list sneaky ingredients to avoid for each skin type.
Jen Adkins, skin care guide for About.com, discusses illuminating moisturizers and their benefits. In another article, she explains how to make your own tinted moisturizer. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Julyne Derrick, beauty guide for About.com, posts a number of articles about skincare basics. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Rona Berg, former beauty editor of The New York Times Magazine, discusses the need for facial moisturizers, how they work and the different types in her book "Beauty: The New Basics."
In this article from Dermatology Times, Dr. Zoe Draelos discusses the therapeutic and moisturizing benefits of glycerin. Although it has long been a basic and common moisturizing ingredient, recent studies have found that it may be more beneficial.
Skin Deep, the Environmental Working Group's cosmetic safety database, lists safety-assessment ratings for about 3,000 moisturizers based on carcinogenic ingredients, pregnancy concerns, safety violations, penetration enhancers, unstudied ingredients, harmful impurities and allergens. The details presented about products and their ingredients are impressive (and sometimes slightly overwhelming), with many links to further information.
GoodGuide.com, which is similar to CosmeticsDatabase.com, rates products on the safety of their ingredients for both the body and the environment. The database at GoodGuide.com is not quite as large, but users can also rate and review products.
Daily skin care guidelines can be found at SkinSite.com.
A YouTube video demonstrates how to make your own facial moisturizer with basic household ingredients.
Flare magazine's skin guide is a useful primer on choosing the perfect moisturizer.
The American Academy of Dermatology has useful information about acne, eczema, rosacea and other skin disorders.
Facial moisturizer brands
Olay Regenerist Regenerating Lotion with UV Protection, 2.5 -Fluid Ounce
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Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel By Clinique for Unisex, 4.2 Ounce
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