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YES you need a Moisturizer!

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Our skin produces natural oil that mixes with our dead skin cells to form a protective layer on the skin called the acid mantle. This important layer is there to protect us from aging, bacteria, pollution, and outside elements that can harm us and our skin. When we cleanse our face and our body, we remove that protective layer and leave our skin exposed to all of those elements. Just by gently cleansing and applying a small layer of moisturizer, our skin can stay hydrated and healthy.

 There are 2 kinds of moisturizers which are humectants and emollients. Humectants draw water into the outer layer of the skin (the epidemis), from the middle layer of the skin (the dermis), and from our environment. Emollients seal the existing moisture into the skin and leave it feeling soft and smooth. Glycerine is a good example of a humectant, and silicone oil, petroleum jelly, and carrier oils are examples of emollients. Most moisturizers contain both, which can help when choosing your product.

 Moisturizer can keep the water that is present in the skin from evaporating. It is very important to apply your moisturizer within 3 minutes of cleansing.  Cleanse, then lightly pat the skin dry, (if using a toner, apply next) and gently press your moisturizer onto your face, and follow by using a body moisturizer for the rest of your skin. Waiting to apply your moisturizer to dry skin will seal in the dryness by keeping any external moisture from getting to the skin.

 Skin Type Information:
Oily Skin requires a stronger cleanser which strips all the protection off the skins surface. This constant stripping can actually cause the skin to become too dry, which entices the skin to produce "more" oil. It is important to replace some of the protective moisture back into the skin after cleansing.
Dry Skin requires extra moisture because your skin does not produce enough oil. Weather can worsen the dryness. This can and will cause your skin to age more rapidly. 
Sensitive Skin can easily become red and irritated. Look for a moisturizer that does not contain perfume, or harsh ingredients.

 Do not put moisturizer and lotions on the skin if you have not cleansed the skin first. This just adds to the oily film and dirt already on the surface, and can block your pores, and cause break outs. 

 Professional Skin Care Academy carries a full line of Skin Scripts Moisturizers that can help your skin feel great and be healthy.
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