Exceptional Body Lotions
Suffering from dry skin and cracked nails is unnecessary; in many cases quality body lotions have the ability to eliminate this annoyance. Of course, you should always consult a medical professional, and in serious cases you should speak with a dermatologist, however there are some things you can look for in your bath and body products to prevent the itching.
Nourishing Lotion
Body lotions which contain a combination of natural ingredients and little to no alcohol will hold your skins natural moisture close while providing nourishment directly to the source of the problem. Many body lotions use Vitamin E and Aloe Vera, both of which are very good for your skin and cuticles. Avoid alcohol at all cost, as many lotions use this as a filler; however this will dry your skin out, and break down the natural oils you skin uses to stay healthy! You may actually be damaging your skin by using these!
Herbal Ingredients
Green tea and Aloe are natural antioxidants, which are anti-aging ingredients used in quality hand and body lotions for healthy skin. Green tea lotion provides deep penetrating moisture, protection and hydration to your skin's cells. This creates a protective barrier that nourishes and stimulates skin cell renewal. The result is silky smooth skin; the science is clear regarding Green Tea and its potent antioxidant protection provided by the polyphenols it contains.
Studies have shown that green tea polyphenols are better scavengers of free radicals than vitamins C and E. Numerous studies have shown green tea extract offers many health benefits such as protection against cancer and tumors by inhibiting harmful carcinogens and nitrosamines which are mutagens for your bodies cells. This is common in proactive skin care products and very beneficial for use in body lotions.
UV Protection in Body Lotions
Green tea has proven effective in protecting the skin against UV damage and has anti-inflammatory properties for healthier skin. Many other body lotions (and makeup like bronzer) also add SPF protection, and for daily use an SPF of 15 is typically adequate. If you spend excessive amounts of time in the sun you may want to consider using a higher SPF rating.
Do not forget that there are many benefits of sunshine, so do not avoid it. Along with gaining vitamins, sunlight is also proven to reduce depression, and also limits the number of harmful bacteria. Sunlight is a natural method to kill germs and many viruses as well. In short, while you do not want to spend the entire day in the sun, you should not be paranoid that sunlight will kill your skin; the opposite is true – your skin needs the sun! There are plenty of body lotions which offer the protection you need. |
