Department of Dermatology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Seoul 24252, Korea.
Medicina (Kaunas). 2022 Jul 1;58(7):888. doi: 10.3390/medicina58070888.
As interest in skin increases, the cosmetic market is also growing. It is difficult to choose between the numerous types of basic cosmetics on the market. This article aims to provide advice and guidance on which products to recommend according to a patient's skin condition. Appropriate application of a moisturizer attempts not only to improve the dryness, but also improve the skin's natural barrier function to protect the skin from internal and external irritants to keep the skin healthy. Moisturizers consist of various ingredients, including occlusive agents, emollients, humectants, lipid mixture, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Pathophysiology of dry skin is also discussed to provide readers with the background they need to choose the right moisturizer for themselves. As moisturizers play an important role as adjuvant in the treatment of common skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and rosacea, which type of moisturizer is appropriate for each disease was also dealt with. Basic cosmetics, especially moisturizers, should be recommended in consideration of the ingredients, effectiveness and safety of each product, and the skin condition of each patient.
随着人们对皮肤关注度的提高，化妆品市场也在不断发展。在市场上众多的基础化妆品中，很难做出选择。本文旨在根据患者的皮肤状况，就推荐哪些产品提供建议和指导。适当使用保湿剂不仅试图改善干燥，还能改善皮肤的天然屏障功能，以保护皮肤免受内外源性刺激，保持皮肤健康。保湿剂由各种成分组成，包括封闭剂、润肤剂、吸湿剂、脂质混合物、乳化剂和防腐剂。还讨论了干性皮肤的病理生理学，为读者提供选择适合自己的保湿剂所需的背景知识。由于保湿剂在治疗常见皮肤病（如特应性皮炎、接触性皮炎、银屑病、痤疮和酒渣鼻）中作为辅助治疗发挥着重要作用，因此还针对每种疾病讨论了哪种类型的保湿剂更为合适。基础化妆品，特别是保湿剂，应根据每种产品的成分、功效和安全性以及每位患者的皮肤状况来推荐。
