Skin Ointment

All people possess a unique beauty that can be accentuated by taking care of the skin. The health of the skin depends on what is put into the body, in the forms of food and drink, and also it is influenced by the conditions of the environment,, for the skin is directly exposed to the elements, pollutants, changes in air quality, and allergens. These factors have the potential to do harm to the skin, so for this reason taking care of the skin is of great importance. The conditions within the environment can cause the skin to dry out, clog the pores, or cause allergic reactions. What is put into the body can have similar effects, so it is important to be proactive in skin care. One way of doing this is by adhering to a healthy diet, and in addition, using topical skin care products to complement a healthy diet.

There are many topical skin care ointments that are available to aid in this process, but it is challenging to decide on which product to use for the very reason that there is a wide variety. In order to sort through the many ointments that are available and select the best one for your skin, there are several points that you need to keep in mind. First, it is important to note that there are three categories of products. They include: natural skin care ointments, chemically-based ones and medicated skin care ointments. The medicated ointments are usually prescribed by a dermatologist to treat skin disorders, such as psoriasis or dermatitis. When given a prescription, always ask about there side-effects before using it.

Natural/organic skin care ointments have many benefits over chemically-based ones. The natural ointments have 70-100 percent organic ingredients. Some of these ingredients include Aloe Vera, Almonds, Cucumber, Honey, Lavander extract, Tea, Tomato, Chamomile, Rose Hip Oil, Shea butter, Apricot Oil, Wheat germ oil, and many more. These ingredients are gentle on the skin and they have little to no side-effects. Over the past few decades, zinc has been used as a primary ingredient in most skin care ointments, for it is a leading agent in revitalizing the skin, and treating skin conditions such as dry skin, acne, dermatitis, rashes, cuts, eczema, etc. Zinc makes up about 20 percent of the skin, so it is an essential aspect of the health of the skin. However, the introduction of chemicals, such as, propylene, glycol, mineral oil, and methyl, into the zinc ointments has changed their safety for use. Many people are returning to natural/organic skin care products, because the chemicals are harsh on the skin. They can cause allergic reactions, and cause the skin to peal, due to burning, which in turn, causes many people to purchase products that do not have synthetic preservatives, fragrances, color/dyes, acids, solvents, etc.

Each person’s skin is different so when you go to select a skin care ointment to use, it is important to know the skin type you have. This assessment of your type of skin is the first step in a three-step process for activating a skin care regiment. There are five skin types, which are: Normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skins. By determining what type of skin you have, you can decide which ointments and/or products would be best for you to use. If you use the wrong kind of product for your particular type of skin, it could have an adverse affect on the skin. Then; after deciding which skin care product(s) you are going to use, you need to establish a routine that you will follow every morning and/or night.

As was mentioned before, there are five skin types. The normal skin type is the type of skin that everyone strives to have. This type of skin is well balanced in terms of dryness and oiliness, it is well hydrated, with a smooth texture and the pores are small and clear. There are some blemishes, but they are not enough to take away from the beauty of the skin. Then there is the next type of skin, which is the sensitive skin. This skin type is highly sensitive to conditions within the environment or certain types of fabrics can trigger an allergic reaction. The third skin type is oily skin. Most teenagers struggle with oily skin for this kind of skin results in acne and black heads. The combination skin type battles with both dry and oily skin. This skin type has areas of oily skin such as on the forehead, chin and nose and the rest of the face is dry and flaky. Many people possess solely dry skin and that is when the skin is flaky, itchy, and cracked. The skin becomes dry because the skin is dehydrated and needs water or moisture to rejuvenate it. Some features of dry skin are that the face feels tight and it is lacking the natural oils in the skin, or the oils are in a small quantity within the skin. It has small pores like the normal skin, but it is not clear, in fact, black heads surface on the skin. Finally, this type of skin is highly prone to developing lines and wrinkles quicker than the other skin types, as a person ages.

When it comes to selecting ointments for your skin care and you have determined what kind of skin you have it is time to select which products that would be best for you to use. It is a good idea to identify which part of the skin you are targeting. Facial ointments are available, as well as body ointments, some for the hands and others for the feet. Most of the time you cannot use many of these products on multiple areas. For example, if you are looking for an ointment that is for the face, specifically to treat dry skin, you would need to get an ointment that contains Aloe Vera extract, or zinc. Some ointments that are on the market today are Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide, and hydroquinone, but these ointments are by prescription only and they need to be use with caution, for the reason that they have the potential to cause inflammation of the skin. The best thing to do is to consult a professional before beginning any form of regiment.