6 amazing topical creams to care for dry skin
There can be lots of causes for dry skin but one of the most common reasons are things like a change in weather and the like. Dry skin can also be the result of dehydration. In fact, when you do not drink enough water, your skin is the first to show symptoms. Dry skin is usually a mild condition but it can increase a person’s risk of more serious skin conditions such as cellulitis, eczema and discoloration of the skin. The good news is that dry skin can be easily treated with topical creams and moisturizers.
- Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème
This moisturizing crème by Nivea contains vitamin E and jojoba oil. Interestingly, jojoba oil has the same molecular structure as the skin’s natural oil or sebum. The crème is available in a jar as well as a tube. The crème is dermatologically tested and can be used on the face, hands and other parts of the body. It is easily absorbed by skin and does not leave the skin feeling oily. - Body Shop Oils of Life Revitalising, Sleeping Cream
This night cream is infused with three different seed oils from around the world; Camellia seed oil from China, Black cumin seed oil from Egypt and Rosehip seed oil from Chile. This cream moisturizes the skin while you sleep so that when you start the day your skin is rested, refreshed and feels soft. The cream is also 100% vegan and is suitable for all skin types. - Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm
This daily moisturizing cream is enriched with the extract of the edelweiss flower. It also contains shea butter, glycerin, lavender oil, and many other moisturizing agents. The rich cream makes the skin feel soft and soothed, locks in hydration and moisturizes dry skin in even the coldest weather. It also helps strengthen the skin’s natural barriers. The cream may be used as a day cream or night cream. - Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Cream
This replenishing cream helps hydrate and restore dry skin. It contains 5% urea along with Carnitine and Lactate that help restore the skin’s natural moisture balance and protects it from further loss of moisture. It is color free, fragrant free and is perfect for long-lasting relief in problem areas such as the elbows and knees. - St. Ives Timeless Skin Facial Moisturizer
This facial moisturizing cream hydrates your skin for a youthful glow. Made of 100% natural safflower seed oil, it effectively repairs dry skin and makes it smoother. The cream is non-comedogenic and contains elastin proteins and collagen. To experience the best results, apply the cream twice a day on the face and neck. - CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
This moisturizing cream reinforces natural barriers and replenishes the skin’s moisture content levels to make it look and feel soft. It also keeps skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema from getting aggravated. The MVE technology used to create this cream releases moisturizing agents continually during a 24 hour period. This oil-free, fragrance-free skin cream was developed by dermatologists and is suitable for all types of skin including sensitive skin.