An introduction to Moisturising.

No matter what skin type you have, moisturiser is a must and is another essential part to have in your skin care routine.

Choosing the correct moisturiser for your skin can be confusing with so many options available. Here are some tips and advice when it comes to picking your moisturiser.

Think of a moisturiser as skin food and we all need to put something back into the skin if we want to feel and look great.

Question: Why use a moisturiser?

It gives you:

• Plumper healthier looking skin.

• Comfortable feeling skin.

• The appearance of smoother skin.

• Skin that has a glow and lit from within effect.

• Hydration by locking in moisture levels.

• A surface protection from environmental irritants.

• A great preparation if you are applying makeup.

Getting the texture and intensity of your moisturiser is also important as not only should your moisturiser feel great, but it also needs to perform for you.

So, let’s break it all down a little bit and hopefully make it simpler.

Moisturisers come in many different textures whether that’s a milk, lotion, gel or cream there is one for every skin type.

Gel moisturisers

Water based gels that are very lightweight in texture and easily absorbed into the skin. Normally a gel-based moisturiser will contain fewer emollients and oils compared to cream-based moisturisers.

Lotion moisturiser

Lotions are a lightweight form of moisturiser. Due to a lower viscosity, it will leave a sheer layer on the skin and a less greasy residue than a cream texture. The lotion texture will be more easily absorbed into the skin.

Cream moisturiser

Creams are thicker and generally richer and more luxurious in texture. They are best at locking in moisture levels and make dry skin feel more comfortable and less tight.

Balm moisturiser

Balms are considered anhydrous, meaning that they don’t contain water. A balm will provide an ultra nourishing and protective layer on your skin which will seal in your skincare shielding it from external pollutants and bacteria. The protective layer will also protect your skin from extreme weather.

Oil Moisturiser

If the first ingredient in your moisturiser is an oil, i.e. jojoba or almond oil, it will be an oil-based moisturiser. The main difference is the amount of oil the product contains compared to other creams and lotions.

Oils will nourish the skin and can lock in water within the skin, but an oil will not add water, so they are nourishing but not hydrating.