Home  |  Beauty & Fashion  |  Skin & Body Care  | 

How to Protect and Care for Your Skin

How to Moisturize Your Skin

To properly view this site, javascript must be enabled and Flash version 9 or higher must be installed.
Get the latest Flash player
Dr. Yolanda Holmes
Yolanda C. Holmes, MD, PC Dermatology
www.yolandaholmesmd.com  
202-737-6800

Dr. Yolanda C. Holmes has been in private practice for 5 years.  Prior to completing her residency, she did research in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.  She is a Fellow of the American of Academy of Dermatology, a member of the Washington DC Dermatological Society and the Medical Society of DC.  She is on the attending staff of Howard University Hospital and the Washington Hospital Center.  Dr. Holmes is involved in community service by participating in health fairs, volunteering for community service events and being a mentor both formally and informally to area high school students.

How to Moisturize Your Skin

This video will show how to moisturize your skin.

This series: 15,979 views

Download to Mobile Device
Tags:

Pimple

,

Zit

,

Skin

,

Care

,

Acne

,

Wrinkle

,

Pop

,

Line

,

Layer

,

Dermis

,

Epidermis

,

Subcutaneous

,

Skin care products

,

Cleanser

,

Moisturizer

,

Cream

,

Treatment

,

Protect

Comments:

0 (Read Comments) (Add Comment)

Print

Transcripts

Yolanda Holmes: I am Yolanda Holmes, a Board Certified Dermatologist in Washington, D.C. We are talking about how to moisturize the skin. Moisturizers are important because they improve the water content of the skin, providing a protective barrier on the skin. Well moisturized skin looks healthy, it has a wonderful glow and is supple.

There are three different types of moisturizers, humectants, emollients and occlusives. Humectants draw water from the dermis and from the environment to hydrate the skin. Humectants are found in products containing alpha-hydroxy acids and ureas. These are very important in treating dry skin. Emollients are oils and creams and lipids applied to the skin. They give the skin a smooth, supple appearance. Occlusives are things like Vaseline, lanolin, mineral oil and silicone. These prevent water loss from the skin. An ideal moisturizer is cosmetically elegant, is affordable, long-lasting and easily applied to the skin. Moisturizers should be applied to the skin at least once daily. A small amount of moisturizer preferably, a dime sized should be applied to the palm of your hands. A dot could be applied to your forehead, your cheeks and your chin. The moisturizer should be very gently massaged on your entire face and also your neck. It is important not to neglect the areas under your eyes. Now, let's talk about sunscreens for protecting your skin.

Other Videos

  • Women's Clothing - Spring Fashion

    Women's Clothing - Spring Fashion

    This video series discusses spring fashion trends in women's clothing.
  • Emo Hairstyles - Cut for Women

    Emo Hairstyles - Cut for Women

    Tina Cohen demonstrates seven different emo hairstyles including dyeing, cutting, flat ironing and hair extensions.
  • Choosing the Perfect Pair of Jeans

    Choosing the Perfect Pair of Jeans

    The Denim Bar's Mauro Farinelli demonstrates what to look for in a pair of premium jeans, as well as the different styles to wear this year.
  • How to Apply Henna

    How to Apply Henna

    In this video, Henna Artist Lucky will show you how to make henna, cones, and designs. You will learn how to make the henna paste and make the cone for the henna paste. Also in this video you will learn the two different types of henna designs. Learn tips and pointer about henna tattooing. You will also learn how to remove the henna paste once it is dry.
  • Wardrobe Fundamentals for Men

    Wardrobe Fundamentals for Men

    This video series will give men's fashion tips. In this video David Boris and Brian Joyner of "Be Better Guys" show you the fundamentals needed in any guy's wardrobe.
  • LEGWORK "How to Walk in High Heels, Look Sexy in Heels"

    LEGWORK "How to Walk in High Heels, Look Sexy in Heels"

    The Do's and Don'ts to walking in high heels. Learn how to walk with grace and confidence in high heels with LEGWORK. Get the long lean legs and a sexy stiletto strut in only 2 weeks!!! http://www.legworkdvd.com/ LEGWORK is the Secret to Sexy Heel Wearing & Fitness In order to dance and perform in high heels for 10 hours a day, every day for weeks at a time- Broadway dancers workout daily to their "leg work" routine. This keeps dancers strong, fit and prevents injury while performing in heels. LEGWORK is a high heel fitness workout created by women's fashion footwear designers Victor Chu, Cece Chin and professional Broadway dancer Kylin Brady. Kylin is one of Broadway's top dancers and has performed as a Radio City Rockette and is currently an Ensemble Dancer with The Lion King. Cece is a former designer for Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and currently has her own line of women's shoes: 80/20 NYC. Victor is a former designer for Polo Ralph Lauren. Kylin Brady is the instructor in green and Heather Parcells is the performer in heels and in blue. Heather is currently on Broadway starring as Judy in A Chorus Line.