- Creams and ointments are the best types of moisturizers for skin hydration and protection.
- A good moisturizer often comes in a tub and is thick enough to scoop out with your hands.
- Creams and ointments provide superior moisturization and better protect the skin barrier compared to lotions.
- Lotions are typically thinner and come in pump bottles but are less effective than creams and ointments for moisturizing.
Best Moisturizers for Kids
Thick creams and ointments work better than lotions to keep kids’ skin hydrated and protected.
Katherine Su, MD, Pediatric Dermatology
