ALL ABOUT MOISTURISER

What is Moisturizer?

Moisturizers are essential skincare products designed to create a protective barrier on your skin, ensuring it remains hydrated, soft, and smooth. They work their magic through three primary mechanisms: humectants, emollients, and occlusives.
Including this one skincare product in your daily skincare routine is mandatory to get healthy skin.

Common agent used as moisturizer

Humectant : Helps to prevent water loss of the skin by attracting water in the upper layer of the skin. This makes the skin plump and supple. Also, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles at the early stage.
For example, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, sorbitol, aloe vera, and rice protein

Emollient : helps to smooth & soften the skin, which results in improved skin texture.
Plant oils such as olive, argan, jojoba, coconut, etc., mineral oils, shea butter, cocoa butter, ceramide, beeswax, vegetable wax, petrolatum, fatty acids, squalene, lanolin, urea, and silicons.
And adding different chemical agents such as salicylic acid, lactic acid, etc. According to skin type and issues are very common in making skin care products.

When to use?

Moisturizers are most effective when applied immediately after washing the area, bathing, or cleansing. Can also be used frequently according to skin’s necessity.

What is the use of a moisturizer?

• To relieve dryness.
• To reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• To treat mild irritant dermatitis.

Myth about Moisturiser

1. Moisturizer causes acne breakouts:
Using moisturizer according to the skin type will help to repair any skin condition and will not cause acne breakouts.

2. Moisturizer feels greasy to skin:
Selecting a proper moisturizer will not create any discomfort.

3. No need to reapply moisturizer :
Applying moisturizer several times according to skin’s needs would help to maintain good skin.