A Note from Kevin Giacontiere, PA It’s suddenly winter once again and the cold temperatures mean lower humidity and dry skin. Moisturizers provide one of the most important barriers that protect the Stratum Corneum (top layer of skin), which contains about 30 percent water. It’s important to maintain that level of hydration for our skin to look and feel its best. Proper hydration and daily moisturizers can maintain a healthy glow and improve overall appearance of skin texture. Choosing a good moisturizer can be confusing. We are here to help at Tru-Skin Dermatology. When shopping for a moisturizer, keep in mind that there are many types of moisturizers which contain very different ingredients and are designed to be used for a specific location such as face or body. Moisturizers for the face can often be used on the body; however, be careful in using body moisturizers on the face. They […]