In addition to considering your skin type, there are a few other things you’ll need to keep in mind when shopping for a moisturizer. If you find the right one for you, that will save you a lot of trouble in the long run. So here are other shopping tips derms gave me:
Check out the ingredient list: Ife Rodney, MD, FAAD, of Dermatology and Eternal Aesthetics. “In terms of products to avoid, you want a moisturizer that’s paraben-free, fragrance-free, sulfate-free, and phthalate-free.”
Look for versatile products: Kathleen S. Viscusi, MD, FAAD, FACMS, co-founder and partner at The Specialist Dermatologists and Surgeons of North Atlanta (DESSNA)always recommends her patients look for multitasking products, especially those that contain SPF protection.
Expensive doesn’t mean better: Instead of prioritizing a moisturizer with a hefty price tag, Rodney recommends choosing a product that has the best combination of ingredients for you.
