As tedious as it may be, moisturizer is the one step in our daily skin-care routines we’re religious about. Moisturizers are one of the important skin care product to maintain health of your skin. though we are more concern with its immediate effect of soft, supple skin, in the long term, regular moisturising has anti-aging effect. Moisturizers are beneficial to all, irrespective of your skin types. You may think that all moisturizers are the same-it’s just a cream that you put on your face to keep it hydrated, right? Not exactly! There is such a wide variety of moisturizing products, and they all feel, smell and provide different skin benefits. So how should you choose the best one for you?
- Look for a moisturizer that has hyaluronic acid in it. Hyaluronic acid will help balance the moisture levels in your skin.
- Be sure to get a fragrance-free moisturizer if you have acne-prone or sensitive skin because fragrances may irritate your skin.
- Opt for lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizers like serums, gels or lotions if you have oily skin.
- Look for antioxidants like green tea and pomegranate seeds. These ingredients protect your skin from free radicals and pollution.
- Avoid products with too many acids. These acids can cause irritations if you have sensitive skin.
- For dry to very dry skin, go for oil-based creamy moisturizers containing ceramides, to boost your skin barrier.
- Don’t avoid moisturizer if you have oily skin, thinking you are naturally blessed with oily skin. You should go for oil-controlling, non-comedogenic water-based moisturizer, to reduced your sebum(oil) production.
Advantages of moisturizer
- It will help hydrate your skin, so it doesn’t get dry.
- It will help to improve your skin texture and tone, as well as reduce a few signs of premature aging.
- A moisturizer can help relieve eczema, psoriasis, or other dry skin conditions and also reduces severity and frequency of exacerbation.
- It will soothe and soften dry skin, helping it to protect skin barrier.
- It acts as a protective barrier to keep moisture in your skin for up to 24 hours from getting evaporated into the environment.
- A moisturizer with SPF will protect your skin from harmful UV rays, beside moisturizing it.
- It will leave your skin feeling smooth and comfortable
