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The skin cream that's best for you depends on many factors, including your skin type, your age and whether you have specific conditions, such as acne. If a skin moisturizer doesn't improve the condition of your skin or you notice skin problems after using a moisturizer, see your doctor or dermatologist.

Fast Facts:

• -- Skin cream as a barrier to protect the skin whether it's physical or chemical.
• -- Skin cream is applied to the skin to counteract dryness.
• -- Creams hold water in the outermost layer of skin.
• --Skin cream can protect sensitive skin, improve skin tone and texture, and mask imperfections

5 Great Resources on Skin Cream

• Wikipedia: Skin Cream
• Mayo Clinic: Moisturizers 101
• National Cancer Institute: Skin Cancer
• Family Doctor: Moisturizers and Dry Skin
• Cleveland Clinic: Understanding the Ingredients in Skin Care Products

5 Latest Headlines on Skin Cream

• More Skin Cream News from Google News

What is Skin Cream?

• EMedicineHealth: Definition of Cream
• Cancer Web: Skin Care
• Answers.com: Skin Moisturizer
• Medic8: Skin Lotion

What Are The Uses for Skin Cream?

• WebMD: New Skin Cream Approved for Psoriasis | FDA OKs Skin Cream For Precancerous Spots

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Skin Cream?

• SkinCancerConnection (via HealthCentral): Aldara Top/ IMIQUIMOD - TOPICAL Precautions & Side Effects
• cbcnews.ca: Skin Numbing Cream Side Effects
• HealthSquare (via HealthCentral): HC Cream Top/ Hydorcortisone - Topical Side Effects

What are the Alternatives to Skin Cream?

• Allure: Shea Butter Facts
• WebMD: Vitamins and Minerals for the Skin
• Science Daily: What To Eat For Glowing Healthy Skin

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Skin Cream?

• Holistic Herbalist: Natural Herbal Remedies For Healthier Skin
• Yahoo! - Alternative Medicine (Naturopathica): Skin Care
• WomenToWomen: Holistic Skin Care — Healthy Skin From The Inside Out

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Skin Cream

• Bella Sugar: Back to Basics: The Best Body Lotions
• Revolution Health Community: Skin Cream: "All Natural" Isn't Always Better
• BreastCancer.org: Skin Cream during Radiation

Clinical Trials for Skin Cream

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Skin Cream- Clinical Trials
• Center Watch: Slkin Cream

Controversy and Lawsuits about Skin Cream

• Healthology: Skin Numbing Creams May Cause Death
• Branch McMasters: Miralex Skin Cream- Lawsuit
• BBC News UK: Asian Skin Cream Controversy

Abuse of Skin Cream

• ChinaDaily: Overuse of Skin Creams Can Cause Death
• CNN (Health): Go easy on Medicated Lotions, Creams, Gels
• BBC: Cancer Warning Over Eczema Creams
• MSNBC: Sports Cream Warnings Urged After Teen's Death

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Skin Cream

• Oxford Journals: Skin Cream- Journals
• New England Journal of Medicine: Skin Cream- Journals of Medicine
• PubMed Central: Articles of Skin Cream
• JAMA: Archives of Skin Cream
• Google Scholar: Articles of Skin Cream

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