Benefits Of Using Moisturizers Daily

The skin on your face, ears, neck, and chest are very susceptible to environmental changes and are the most recurring areas of the body known to develop skin cancer. These areas of skin also shed cells faster than other parts of the body and therefore need moisture to repair themselves, which allows for younger skin cells to rise to the surface.

Moisturizing your skin will help you to look and feel younger, you will have smooth, more elastic skin, and it will keep your skin hydrated. All of these things are vital if you want to make sure to look as young as you can in the years to come. However, even though making sure to moisturize daily sounds easy enough, there are certain things that you will need to keep in mind before you use it. Read on to find out more.

There are different moisturizers available for different parts of the body. Facial moisturizers are meant to be used only on the face, hand moisturizers on your hands, foot creams and moisturizers on your feet, and body lotions and moisturizers only on your body. Similarly, eye creams and eye gels are just meant to be used on your under-eyes and your eyelids.

1. Skin Type and Selection

Skin types differ according to different body styles and parts. Always select moisturizers based on your specific skin type. The skin types are normal, dry, oily, sensitive, and mature.

• Normal skin types have a well-maintained balance between oily and dry. This type of skin type may also be classified as Combination skin (sometimes oily, sometimes dry). This skin type needs a water-based light moisturizer for daily use on the body and face.
• Dry skin types have specific places on the body that are dry and might be itchy. Many times, dry skin also causes the skin to crack and bleed, which might cause severe pain and discomfort. These skin types require heavier oil-based moisturizers to keep the skin hydrated at all times.
• Oily skin types have patches of oily skin in certain areas. This type of skin is prone to acne breakouts on the face, back, shoulders, arms, and thighs. Oily skin requires regular moisturizer after showers and baths to replenish the water balance. Oily skin requires light water-based moisturizers that have to be rubbed into the affected areas.
• Sensitive skin is prone to get irritated red patches and might turn itchy and allergic to certain substances or products. Always select a good quality moisturizer without fragrances and dyes for sensitive skin.
• Mature skin is skin that has aged as the years progress. Oil-producing glands slow down, and the skin gets dry over the course of time. Mature skin should be treated with oil-based moisturizers with antioxidants to replenish it.

2. Application

It is essential to buy a moisturizer for the face and body with a slight content of SPF (Sun Protecting Factor) that helps fight the signs of the sun on the skin. A good moisturizer that has SPF will regularly protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. It will also shield and protect you from ultraviolet radiation that can harm your health. With regular exposure to the sun, the skin shows signs of aging, wear and tear, and sun damage. Excessive exposure can also run the risk of skin cancer. Select the most suitable moisturizer according to your skin type.

Wash your face with a good face wash or use a facial scrub before you sleep at night and when you wake up the next morning. After you pat your skin dry, apply moisturizer in concentric circles to your facial skin and body, ensuring that the moisturizer is completely absorbed into your skin. Repeat this process after your shower or bath.

Once you have applied the moisturizer to your facial and body skin, wait at least 5 minutes before using any other product or makeup on your skin to allow complete replenishment.