Cream Treatments For The Face

Face creams treat dry skin, acne and aging skin.

Cream treatments for the face include products that cleanse, moisturize and treat skin conditions such as wrinkles and acne. The type of cream you choose for your face depends on your skin type and the conditions that you are treating. Treatments and creams are available for normal, oily or dry skin types.

Wrinkle Treatments

Prescription-strength wrinkle creams containing tretinoin eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Over-the-counter products contain retinol and can be effective in the treatment of wrinkles as well. Retinol and tretinoin are compounds of vitamin A and can help to even out skin tone.

Moisturizers

Moisturizers come in lotion or cream form and keep the skin on the face soft and supple. Moisturizers used during the day are quickly absorbed into the skin and do not leave behind a greasy residue. Creams applied at night may be heavier and absorb into the skin slowly. Moisturizers treat normal, oily and dry skin types. Those with acne prone skin choose non-comedogenic creams, which will not clog the pores and result in blackheads.

Cold Creams

Cold creams clean the skin without the use of water. The cream applies to the skin and wipes off with a dry washcloth or tissue. The cold cream leaves behind a moisturizing residue, which makes cold creams a nighttime cleanser.

Acne Creams

Acne cream treatments may contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur or resorcinol, according to Georgetown University Department of Medicine. Creams to treat acne on the face kill the bacteria that result in blemishes. Tretinoin used to treat wrinkles is also an effective acne cream.

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