Moisturizer Doesn’t Really Moisturize, You know.

To put it simply, moisturizers really only act as a blocking mechanism to keep your hydrated skin, well, hydrated. When you apply your lotion, you are really layering on a thick barrier to keep whatever moisture is already in the skin layers, in.

So to get the best out of your moisturizer, make sure that you stay hydrated by drinking LOTS of water, and put on your moisturizer right after your shower, to lock in the most hydration as possible. As an added measure for extra dry skin (like I have these days) I apply a home made mixture of half and half when I am still damp. Here’s my recipe:

1 pump of Alba’s unscented extra emolient mositurizer
1 pump of SunSpa’s essential Aruvedic oil
rub together and massage into skin. Typically one pump of each will be enough for 1 limb/area, so I use a total of approximately 6 pump combos total. The reason why I prefer to get the unscented moisturizer is so that I am free to get different varieties of the essential oil blends without it being too perfumy. This way, I get a dual layer of blocking in my skin’s existing moisture, and don’t get as dry/tight/ashy as often.

for details on some of my favorite essential oils:

Aromaland Tea Tree and Lemon 12-ounce Body Oils (Pack of 3)

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