Questions, answered
Short answers, with links to the full guides.
Moisturizer
The AAD says ointments and creams add more moisture to skin and are more effective than lotions.
The AAD says to apply it when your skin is still damp after a shower or bath, and when your skin feels dry.
Labels
The FDA says there are no federal standards or definitions for the term, and that it means whatever a particular company wants it to mean.
The FDA says moisturizers marketed with sun-protection claims are both cosmetics and drugs.
Health
The AAD suggests applying it to a small test spot twice daily for seven to 10 days.
The AAD says to see a board-certified dermatologist if dry skin continues after trying its tips. A dermatologist quoted in the AAD moisturizer guide says to make an appointment if dryness becomes painful, cracked, bleeding, or stinging.
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Health line
General information, not medical advice. Before you use a new skin care product on your face, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests testing it on a small spot of skin, such as the bend of your elbow, twice a day for seven to 10 days. If your skin reacts, wash the product off and do not use it again. Follow the directions and warnings on the label. See a doctor or dermatologist about a rash, a skin reaction that does not go away, or any skin condition. If you have signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as shortness of breath or trouble swallowing, call 911.
