And there’s nothing like the feeling of smoothness and suppleness that comes from well-moisturized skin.
Having well-moisturized skin doesn’t just feel good, it has potential health benefits.
But things can get out thrown off balance, and you could end up with dry or flaky skin.
Here are some common missteps, and how to avoid them.
It can be an ongoing issue where your skin just doesn’t make as much sebum.
In contrast, dehydrated skin has enough oil, but it doesn’t have enough water.
you’re able to have both oily and dry skin that’s also dehydrated.
And the best products to combat dry skin vs. dehydrated skin aren’t always the same.
Hydrators include things like hyaluronic acid and some alpha hydroxy acids.
Active ingredients in moisturizers can include shea butter, ceramides, squalane, petroleum jelly, and beeswax.
Otherwise, you could end up with even drier skin than before.
Use a lightweight, oil-free, non-comedogenic, gel-based moisturizer to get moisture without clogging your pores.
That’s a big part of the ideal timing for applying moisturizer.
To get the most out of your moisturizer, apply it when your skin is clean and damp.
And moisturizers really are designed for the body part that you’re putting them on.
You forget to exfoliate before moisturizing
Moisturizers are designed to keep your skin hydrated and happy.
Once a week should be enough for a good full-body exfoliation.
You’re wasting product and you’re causing more problems.
Use around a nickel-sized amount of moisturizer on your face and neck twice a day.
Consider using a heavier cream on those areas to keep that skin soft.
