The Do’s and Don’ts of Moisturizing and How Mink Oil Can Help

by | Dec 7, 2017

A dab of mink oil on the back of the hand to moisturize, part of mindful skin care.

Moisturizing Tips for Beautiful Healthy Skin~ 

 

Skin is the body’s largest organ and a natural armor against the environment that helps protect muscles and bones, too.  Learning how to moisturize skin for best results does not need to involve a long list of confusing products.When it comes to skincare, it may seem like there is a laundry list of things to remember to do and quite a bit of conflicting information.  It’s important to remember the first steps: exfoliating and washing the face.
 
Moisturizing:  often overlooked
People tend to reach for moisturizer only when they notice their skin is dry. Thus, moisturizing skin twice a day, every day may seem excessive, but it is not. Dry, rough or over-scrubbed skin is perceived as an injury by the body, dermatologists note. There are many reasons why moisturizing skin on the face, neck, hands, and all over the body is important. Skin, the body’s largest organ, requires care.
 
Health and beauty starts with hydration
There are many convincing reasons to moisturize. Perhaps the importance of hydration to skin beauty is a favorite reason to moisturize regularly, beginning at a young age. Moisturizing:
  • Helps skin stay hydrated and soft, looking young
  • Prevents fine lines and appearance of wrinkles
  • Reduces other problematic skin issues
  • Conceals and helps soothe skin blemishes
  • Protects skin from the damage caused by weather and harmful UVA/UVB rays.
 
The danger of dry skin
Skin cannot thrive without moisture. It can become dry and cracked, which exposes the body to external pathogens and infection. When skin is healthy, it is moist, flexible, and resilient, leaving it able to defend against the environment and look good while doing so.
Winter is hardest on skin of all types, robbing skin of its natural moisture. Cold and windy weather with frequent changes from frigid outdoor air to warm indoor heating dries out the skin. Moisturizing year-round prevents skin from taking on excessive damage.
 
Moisturizing tips: Do’s
  • Use an oil-based moisturizer – Oil-based moisturizers are amazing! The traditional water-based ones often dry out skin even more, making skin more prone to cracking. Touch of Mink’s Therapy Lotion is good for daily use.  It leaves skin feeling hydrated and refreshed without an oily residue.
  • Use a moisturizer that has sunscreen – year round – Many people love to spend time outside in the sun, but the sun’s  rays do lasting damage to fragile skin. A moisturizer with sunscreen helps protect skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.  The power of the sun to damage skin is present even on cloudy days, making it a must to use lotion that contains sunscreen.
  • Apply moisturizer evenly- There is a method to application on the face, because a little goes a long way.  It is less likely to clog pores by starting with a small amount in the middle and spreading it out as evenly on all areas of the face and neck.
  • Apply after bathing and before bed- Skin is most vulnerable after bathing when water has stripped it of its natural oils. In order to help skin replenish natural oils and moisture, moisturizer is the immediate next step, reapplying before bed. Research indicates skin cells are regenerating at night, making bedtime the perfect time to reapply moisturizer.
  • Find a moisturizer compatible to skin needs – Not all moisturizers are the same, and skin changes. Whether one has oily skin, dry skin, or both, taking time to research and explore will help find the perfect match.
 
Moisturizing tips: Don’ts
For the best results when moisturizing, follow a few rules to maintain glowing skin. Here are a few things not to do:
  • Avoid foaming detergents – Washing the face before moisturizing is a good habit to begin. However, avoid foaming detergents, which contain irritants that dry out skin. Touch of Mink facial cleansers, which contain mink oil, will cleanse the skin gently.
  • Stay away from synthetic fragrance –Natural products, such as mink oil, are better for skin, and the way to go to avoid unnatural irritants. Products with synthetic fragrances can easily irritate skin. These irritations can lead to dry and blotchy skin or even breakouts. A moisturizer that is gentle and fragrance-free is best for the face.
  • Do not overuse or over apply – Twice a day moisturizing keeps skin well hydrated. Very harsh weather conditions may call for extra applications. Applying a small amount at a time will help avoid clogged pores or skin that feels heavy.
 
Benefits of moisturizing with mink oil
Though other oils will cause skin to look shiny or cause breakouts, mink oil is different.  It has properties similar to skin’s own oils, making it one of the best ways to protect it. Many people report it helps greatly with their particular skin. Mink oil-based moisturizer is natural, helps skin retain its innate moisture, lasts longer than watery lotions, penetrates the layers of skin, and can be used all over the body.
Moisturizing tip:  To add mink oil to a skincare routine, Touch of Mink’s pure concentrated oil is the highest level available.  Plus, all Touch of Mink lotions and crèmes contain it as a key ingredient.  Therapy Lotion is a good moisturizer to fall in love with mink oil!
 
Touch of Mink’s skin care products are made with pure mink oil
It is vital to maintain skin with proper moisture as a key part of beauty and overall health.Touch of Mink’s product line has something for everybody, and every skin type. Once people try mink oil, mink oil cremes and lotions, they see the transformation moisturizing can make. The Touch of Mink online store is a good place to discover the difference!

 

 

 

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