Change of season, change of product

The weather is warming up and spring is upon us. When it comes to your skin and skincare products that means it could be time to lighten up.

During the winter, you may have altered your skin regimen to cope with dry, flaky skin. If you used a heavier face and body cream to ward off the side effects of cold weather, you may now want to switch to a lighter lotion. Are you curious what the differences are between creams and lotions? Here are few basic variances:

Creams:

∙ Create a thicker barrier to prevent water loss from skin

∙ Mostly non-greasy, but have heavier textures

∙ Good for dry areas like the elbows, heels and hands

∙ Better for dry skin types

Lotions:

∙ Light, easily absorbed by skin

∙ Non-greasy

∙ Good for areas with hair (arms, legs, etc.)

∙ Better for normal/oily skin types

No two people have the exact same skin composition, so you may want to try a variety of products to determine which one works best for your skin type. No matter what type of moisturizer you use, remember to include sunscreen throughout the year.