Question 1

can sunblock be used as a effective moisturizer?

Accepted Answer

Some: Moisturizer simply helps to lock moisture into the skin and protect it from drying out. Sunblock has chemical or physical uv blockers which protect the skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Some sunblocks/sunscreens are also moisturizing. You can look for a "moisturizing sunscreen" at your local pharmacy. Hope this helps!

Question 2

how face moisturizer is different from a sunblock?|

Accepted Answer

UV Sun Protection: Moisturizer simply helps to lock moisture into the skin and protect it from drying out. Sunblock has chemical or physical uv blockers which protect the skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Some sunblocks/sunscreens are also moisturizing. Hope this helps!

Question 3

my pcp recomended i use moisturizer for my dry skin. i hate the greasy feeling. i don't even use sunblock or bug spray and only spray on deodorant.?

Accepted Answer

Eucerin: Eucerin is a good choice for people who can't stand normal greasy feeling moisturizers.

Question 4

hi, i am a 19 year old suffer from rosacea. i used skinoren, rosex, specialized sunblock for the redness and a moisturizer. these where given by a der?

Accepted Answer

Try: Try afrin nasal spray topically 2 to 4 times a day to reduce redness.

Question 5

i only use cleanser and sunblock. sometimes i wear makeup but not the other skincare like eye cream and moisturizer. will that accelerate aging?

Accepted Answer

Exfoliants: Both of those will help preserve skin quality. You will also benefit from exfoliating your skin and keeping it moist.

Question 6

i use a moisturizer that contains spf 50 on a daily basis, and mix a bit of foundation in there. should i wear sunscreen separately?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If the moisturizer's spf formula blocks both uva & uvb, you shouldn't need more sunblock. Further, the foundation may add a bit of physical sun blocking (like the zinc oxide people put on their nose at the beach). If the moisturizer blocks on one type of ultraviolet, then supplementing to cover the other type may be prudent if you're going to have significant sun exposure. Wearing hat helps, too.

Question 7

which do i put on my face first   sunscreen or moisturizer?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen moisturize: There are some excellent sunscreen moisturizer combinations made, but the sunscreen level in many of them is in the 10 - 25 spf range. If it is winter in the northern climates that would be all you need. If you are going to be outside in a sunny climate in the summer you may want to put on a high spf sunscreen 50+, could even be chemical free and you won't need a moisturizer which could dilute the.

Question 8

when applying facial cream, should i put moisturizer on first and then sunscreen, or sunscreen and then moisturizer?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen first.: You should always put the sunscreen first as you want it to absorb. Then you put on the moisturizer, since most of them simply provide a moisture loss barrier.
Good luck from nyc.

Question 9

i have really bad skin condition. my cheeks are red and sometimes itchy. acne keeps coming on it even though i use a gentle cleanser, vanicream moisturizer and sunscreen. please help me i just want normal skin?

Accepted Answer

: Acne is a common issue that some face well into their 30's &amp; beyond. Having your skin evaluated by a doc or dermatologist can help you develop a plan for your particular breakout type. Understanding the role of these medications, both prescribed or not can help you get results.

Question 10

whats best moisturizer -ointment to use for treating the pinkness from liquid nitrogen for actinic keratosis on my nose after crusting is done. i know sunscreen and keep out of sun. it will be two weeks on wednesday. been using aquaphor?

Accepted Answer

: I think most dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons by far prefer aquaphor in small amounts and no antibiotic ointments for usual care in these cases.

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Can sunblock be used as a effective moisturizer?

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How face moisturizer is different from a sunblock?|

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My pcp recomended i use moisturizer for my dry skin. i hate the greasy feeling. i don't even use sunblock or bug spray and only spray on deodorant.?

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Hi, i am a 19 year old suffer from rosacea. i used skinoren, rosex, specialized sunblock for the redness and a moisturizer. these where given by a der?

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I only use cleanser and sunblock. sometimes i wear makeup but not the other skincare like eye cream and moisturizer. will that accelerate aging?

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I use a moisturizer that contains spf 50 on a daily basis, and mix a bit of foundation in there. should i wear sunscreen separately?

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Which do i put on my face first sunscreen or moisturizer?

A member asked:

When applying facial cream, should i put moisturizer on first and then sunscreen, or sunscreen and then moisturizer?

A member asked:

I have really bad skin condition. my cheeks are red and sometimes itchy. acne keeps coming on it even though i use a gentle cleanser, vanicream moisturizer and sunscreen. please help me i just want normal skin?

A member asked:

Whats best moisturizer -ointment to use for treating the pinkness from liquid nitrogen for actinic keratosis on my nose after crusting is done. i know sunscreen and keep out of sun. it will be two weeks on wednesday. been using aquaphor?

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