Navigating the Moisturizer Maze Moisturizers are like diet books there's a new one on the market every day. But don't be seduced by high priced, high tech products: All a moisturizer can do, says Dr. Fusco, is soften skin and moisturize. It cannot erase lines. If you're dry, oil up. The drier your skin, the more hydrating elements your moisturizer should contain, says Dr. Fusco. So pick a product formulated with ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or dimethicone. Eucerin and Moisturel are two of many good choices, she says. They slow down natural moisture loss throughout the day and prevent further skin dehydration. Or go the natural route. "Olive oil is a great moisturizer," says Dr. Jaliman. Of course, it's not for someone who is acne prone, and it's best used as a before bed treatment because olive oil can't protect your skin from the sun. (Plus, you'll smell like a Greek salad while you're at work.) If you're oily, go light. Oily skin may feel dry, the result of harsh cleansing products formulated with ingredients such as alcohol that strip away the skin's natural oils, says Dr. Fusco. Try a moisturizer that contains humectants (ingredients that attract and hold water), such as glycerin and sodium PCA, she says. These ingredients trap water in your skin with no greasy shine. Also, choose a lotion. Lotions are lighter than creams and tend to contain less oil, so they won't clog pores. If you're sensitive, think basic. Use a hypoallergenic moisturizer, says Dr. Fusco. Apply it to a test area first to see if you tolerate it well. Pure glycerin (available at drugstores) or petroleum jelly can be effective, she adds, but you should avoid them if you're acne prone. Consider eye creams. It's fine to use your regular moisturizer around your eyes. But if you have sensitive skin or your eyes are easily irritated, consider buying moisturizing eye cream, says Dr. Fusco. Creams made to be used specifically around the eyes are less likely to aggravate delicate undereye skin or your peepers themselves. Anti Aging Anti Aging Generation| Anti Aging Health Strategy| Anti Aging for Women| Take a Bite Out of Aging| Check the Index| Aim Low| Fat Factor| The Zobra Diet| Bulf Of Long Life| What about Meat?| Get the Protein, Forgo the Fat| The Taxic Avengers| Great Ways to Ambush Radicals| Going Vegetarian Sparked Her Youth| Is That a Toxin in My "Soup"?| Put Your Diet into Rehab| Little Bean, Big Benefits| Sneaking Soy into Your Diet| The Anti Aging Supplements| Alpha Lipoic Acid| Vitamins Minerals| Bioflavonoids| Coenzyme-Q10| Flaxseed Oil| Ginkgo| Are Harmone Supplements Safe?| Melotonin| Phoaphatidylserine| Pycnogenol| Vitamin C| Vitamin E| Aerobics| Disease-Proof Your Body| Liven Up Your Lifestyles| 12 Tips For a Better Workout| Weather Your Workout| Water| Erasing the Lines of Time| Skin Enemy Number One: The Sun| Sunscreen to the Rescue| A Sunscreen Primer| Sun Tips for Sun Junkies| Clean Up Your Act| Perfect Cleanser| Navigating Moisturizer Maze| The Care and Feeding of Youthful Skin| Special Problems of Aging Skin Cosmetic Nutrients Cosmetic Nutrients| Get Glowing with Glycolic Acid| User's guide of Glycolic Acids| Retin-A and Renova| Using Retin-A and Renova| Vitamin C: Future Youth?| Don't Get Lost at "C"| Getting the Most from C Makeups Makeup That Enhances| Foundation| Concealer| Blush| Powder| Eye Makeup| Lipstick| Winning the Battle of the Mane| Color to the Youthful| Dressed to Impress| Acting Your Age| 10 Attributes of a Youthful Mind Right Weight Getting Your Right Weight| Weighing In| Say Goodbye to Dieting| Putting Exercise into Everyday Events| Defying Disease| Disease Proof Your Lifestyle| Arthritis| Cancer| Diabetes| Heart Disease and Stroke| Osteoporosis|Keeping Your Senses Sharp|Can You Speak Little Louder?|Preventing Hearing Loss|Target Hearing Loss Early|The Eyes Have It|Buying Sunglasses|Eyes Need Exercise|The Life of Visionary Memory Memory Like an Elephant| Keeping the Brain Up and Running|Improving Your Everyday Memory| Get Organized| Living a Memory Enhancing Lifestyle Sleep Sweet Sleep and Relaxation| Turning Out the Lights, Naturally| Easing Toward Dreamland|When All Else Fails