By Margaret Robinson


The skin is the largest organ in the body, and whether you like it or not, it ends up being exposed to various substances. Regular exposure to sunlight or even dry winds can take a significant toll on it, without you even noticing. This is why it is advisable to use a skin revitalizing gel. Choosing the right gel should be done carefully, to make sure that you do not end up doing more harm than good.

Using these creams and gels helps your skin stay moisturized, and it retains its elasticity, as you grow older. The first thing you will have to do before going shopping is to determine your skin type. You might fall into the dry, oily, normal, or sensitive category, and this will determine the kind of products you should use, and what ingredients you need to consider.

Various things are used to make these gels, but the base used is either water or oil. For people with dry skin, it might be necessary to get something oily. However, for everyone else, a water-based item is better suited. While looking for this difference, check whether the product is labelled as non-comedogenic. These are light and less likely to cause blocked pores which lead to pimples.

There have been many stories about people who try a particular cream, and it ends up damaging the body instead. Therefore, you need to do your research before you settle for a particular product. Some ingredients like mercury end up being absorbed into the blood stream, causing internal damage. You will also come across other elements, which are more efficient than others in the long run.

Change is good, but when it involves skin care products, it should not be done too often. If a particular cream is not giving you good results, you can try another one, but avoid changing your make up on a whim. Since these gels are absorbed through the pores, drastically shifting from one to another can cause reactions like rashes.

Even if you do not have any known condition, it is still advisable to talk to a beautician or dermatologist before trying something new. These professionals are the best people to give you advice on which products to use, and even how to apply them.

When you finally go to buy the revitalizing cream, pay a lot of attention to the pricing. Since this will mainly be determined by the ingredients used and the brand being sold, anything that is suspiciously cheap should be avoided. However, do not buy a product because it is the most expensive on the shelf. You might later discover that it does not work well for you. Be very alert also not to buy imitations of designer brands.

These items are supposed to provide extra help to your body, and therefore, when you start using them, you should not chuck all your other care routines out of the window. Your diet still needs to have a lot of fruits, vegetables and water, and your make-up application should still be done carefully.




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