Moisturizer Information

New Year and new or renewed goals including blog writing! Actually, I really do like to write down what I am thinking and/or reading. It feels like I have spent too many hours coming up with good moisturizers for the different needs of my patients. I am finally happy with the list but know as always, good information about products is a continued “work in progress”! I did notice a compilation of different presentations by the cosmeceutical experts at the December meeting of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. The conclusion was that the most important product choices are moisturizers and sunscreen. (I personally would also add something from the retinoid family). Dr. Zoe Draelos, who is my favorite of the cosmeceuticals researchers, lists dimethicone, glycerin and/or petrolatum as key ingredients to have in a good moisturizer. So if you shop “over the counter” keep those ingredients in mind.