The 21st Century Herbalist: Volume 1, Issue 19

It’s week 4 of DIY Skin Care Month and now that you’ve cleansed and toned, it’s time to moisturize!

Why moisturize?

Lotions don’t just hydrate your skin, they also help protect it.  When you apply a moisturizer to your skin, you are creating a barrier between the epidermis (skin’s upper layer) and the environment around you.  Lotion protects your skin from pollutants and from the drying effects of air-conditioning and heating.

Different Moisturizers for Different Skin Types

It’s important to select a moisturizer blended for your skin type.  Lotions, facial creams especially, are all blended with a certain skin type in mind which is usually marked on the container with indicator words like: hydrating, sensitive or light formula.  Using a light

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  5 comments for “The 21st Century Herbalist: Volume 1, Issue 19

  1. July 15, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    I really like the sound of that lotion – though there aw one oil that I don’t have and woul need to look for. I’m guilty of not moisturizing – mostly I am lucky to get pants on before I leave the house in the morning.

    • July 16, 2012 at 1:48 pm

      Haha! There are some mornings I can totally relate to that. 😉

  2. lillian14
    July 16, 2012 at 7:22 am

    helpful! :))

    • July 16, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks! Thought people might want to know that stuff. 🙂

  3. July 16, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Nice clear post! Igh I have such oily skin, but then again my nose and cheeks can’t go without moisturizer either, i’m sure a lot of people can relate to that. -_-‘

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