Understanding the Benefits of Moisturizer - Lakme Salon
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Moisturizer is a crucial part of basic daily skin care. It is an important weapon for maintaining skin health and treating dryness and other skin barriers. There are many claims and the introduction of new ingredients each day, making moisturizers more specific to each of the different skin types. Although dry skin is not a major issue, it causes discomfort, itchiness, and a scaly appearance, which, in turn, affects our self-esteem in a lot of ways. Thankfully, this problem has never suffered a lack of attention! There are millions of creams and lotions available for different skin types to combat dry skin. Many skincare influencers and celebrities have established and rightly emphasized the importance of a CTM (Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing) routine to be followed religiously every day before bed. More and more people are now aware of the ingredients their skin needs and the ingredients they should avoid. Let us tell you more about the science and importance of moisturizers.
Why Moisturizing Is Essential for Healthy Skin?
Facial moisturization is not cosmetics; it is more than that! It is a basic necessity for our skin to maintain its good health and suppleness. The skin, being the largest organ of our body, protects it from external evils like UV rays, pollution, exposure to diseases, etc. Thus, cleaning and moisturizing it regularly to maintain its health becomes important. Regular Moisturizing acts like a wall that safeguards your skin and prevents irritants from penetrating it. The outermost layer of the skin is the stratum corneum, which acts as a shield. Moisturisers not only hydrate the skin on a wholesome level but also nourish and replenish the cells of these layers with essential nutrients.
Top Benefits of Moisturizing Your Face Every Day
Let us elaborate on the benefits of moisturizing your face every day:
- Fights Dryness:
Long hours of sitting in the AC or walking outside in the cold weather, dryness finds its way to reside on your skin. Indoor heat, windy weather, and other internal reasons can suck the moisture right out of your skin. This is where a good moisturizer cream helps. It not only fulfils the moisture requirement but also helps lock in moisture to prevent further loss.
- Slows down the signs of ageing:
The more you keep your skin hydrated, the younger it looks. This happens because your skin gets nourishment through moisturizing. The plumpness you feel after giving your face a good dose of hydration makes your skin look happy, healthy, and young! So, to delay the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, give your food good nourishment through moisturization. Just like Dermalogica’s Intensive Moisture Balance Moisturiser which enhances the skin's moisture content and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
- Offers sun protection:
If you use an SPF-infused moisturizer on your face, you are doing your best. Dermatologists and skin specialists highly recommend using a product with SPF, even in colder months.
- Fulfills skin nourishment:
Using a daily moisturizer helps reduce dark spots and dullness and gives your skin a natural glow. Moisturizers with a good SPF, vitamin C, niacinamide, glutathione, pomegranate, etc., can brighten your skin and even out skin tones and texture.
- Provides acne protection:
It is an incorrect preconceived notion or a myth that oily skin must avoid moisturization. Dryness is caused by a lack of water, not by excess oil. Thus, oily skin does not necessarily have to avoid moisturization. In fact, it must opt for a different range of moisturizers. A regular application of non-comedogenic moisturizers with salicylic acid, cica, or benzoyl peroxide helps control excess oil, reduce acne, & unclog pores.
- Activates facial muscles:
It is always a good idea to moisturize twice a day after washing your face in your AM and PM routines. The application of moisturizers also plays a crucial role in maintaining youthful skin. Use upward strokes and gently massage your skin with the right moisturizer; you will see remarkable results. While moisturizing your face at night, do not forget to allow your skin atleast 20 minutes to soak the moisturizer, and do not rub it off with your pillow. Now, if you are wondering, ‘How often should I moisturize my face?’ then we can tell you what experts suggest. Set up a daily routine and moisturize your skin twice every day. Your thirsty skin will thank you!
What Happens After Moisturizing Your Face Every Day?
When your skin feels dry or becomes a host to other issues like increased redness, acne, and an overactive production of oil, moisturizers come to your rescue. Regular application of a suitable moisturizer balances your skin to keep it looking healthy and shining. For dry skin, go for an oily cream to hydrate your skin; on the other hand, for oily skin, it is recommended to go for a moisturizer with less oil content and more of other nutrients that maintain skin pH. Also, nobody wants to age before their time. Moisturizing your face can keep wrinkles to a minimum, which is one of the biggest benefits. Your skin plumps up with the regular massage with your everyday cream. Our skin is exposed to extreme pollution every day. Stepping outside without any type of protection on your skin or in your pores can be harmful. By moisturizing your skin each day, you fill up your pores with necessary hydration and keep more pollutants out.
How to Choose the Right Moisturizer?
Here comes the biggest TASK of all time- finding the right moisturizer for your skin type. No child, manifesting good skin alone won’t help here! You will have to identify your skin type yourself and know what ingredients are a strict NO for your skin. And there is no shortcut to it. You have to try things to know what is not suitable for you and what is suitable. Let us inform you of some tried and tested facts about choosing the right moisturizer for your face:
- For Sensitive Skin
Choose a mild face lotion with an SPF of up to 30 for sensitive skin. Light enough for sensitive skin and strong enough to block the sun’s rays, the cream offers long-lasting coverage. Lakme 9 to 5 Vitamin C+ Day Cream is the perfect choice of face cream for those who wish to give a nutritive boost to their skin, without feeling irritation in the skin.
You may also choose a lightweight, organic moisturizer (with aloe vera, green tea, or moisture-attracting humectants) for your skin type.
- For Dry Skin
Go for a double moisturization/ intense moisturization formula that also offers sun protection. Use Lakme 9 to 5 Matte Moist Mattifying Moisturiser that keeps you moist for long hours without making your skin look oily.
- For Combination Skin (normal+oily)
You must go for a cream formulated with the goodness of fruits like tomatoes, red tea, and watermelon to balance oily skin and add a radiant glow.
Key Ingredients to Look For
The following is the list of ingredients that are a blessing for the skin. You may have one or a group of these ingredients packed to deliver you that oh-so-perfect skin! These are:
- Retinol: A vitamin-A derivative that reduces wrinkles, fine lines, and dullness, retinol is suitable for all skin types.
- Hyaluronic Acid: A natural molecule that deeply hydrates the skin.
- Vitamin C: It is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from environmental damage, brightens skin tone, and boosts collagen. It is the best for normal or oily skin.
- Ceramides: Ceramides are lipids that help maintain a healthy skin barrier. It is applicable on all skin types.
- Niacinamide: The versatile niacinamide brightens, hydrates, and fights acne and is a great ingredient for all skin types.
- AHAs (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids): Chemical exfoliants that fight dullness, sun damage, and uneven texture. This ingredient is good for all skin types and shows results steadily.
- BHAs (Beta-Hydroxy Acids): If you have a slightly oily skin or extremely oily skin, BHAs help fight acne.
- Green Tea Extract: A soothing antioxidant that reduces inflammation and helps with acne. It is suitable for all skin types.
- SPF: Sunscreen Cream is essential for protecting the skin from UV rays and preventing premature aging. Every type of skin should choose a moisturizer with UV protection.
Avoiding Harmful Ingredients
You must also pay keen attention to what ingredients to avoid while choosing a moisturizer for your every day routine. Some of the renowned toxic ingredients are:
- Sulfates
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Synthetic colours
- Fragrance
Conclusion:
A good skin-care regimen is not complete without daily moisturizing and proper sun protection to fight free radicals and stand ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. It’s time to go get your best suited mositurizer!
FAQ
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Why is it important to use moisturizer?
Moisturizing your skin is as crucial as covering your body with clothes. Regular moisturizing gives you healthy skin. It hydrates, protects the skin barrier, reduces wrinkles, and improves skin texture. Choose a moisturizer that suits your skin type.
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How do I know which moisturizer to use?
Patch test is the best way to identify which moisturizer will suit your skin the best. You may also refer to the information given above for more help.
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Does moisturizer make your skin glow?
An ideal moisturizer can improve skin health and thus make it glow. You can also exfoliate your skin weekly to add to the glow. Application of serums, and taking a balanced diet are also helpful in making your skin glow.
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How often should I moisturize my face?
Ideally, you should moisturize your face twice a day, after cleaning your face with a suitable face wash: in the morning and at night before bed. However, it is wise to decide the frequency based on skin type and needs.
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Should you moisturize your face at night?
Yes, you should. This helps to lock in moisture while you sleep, allowing your skin to repair and regenerate.
