How to Moisturize Face and Neck: all year round solutions for all skin types

Looking for the secret guide on how to moisturize your face properly? Look no more! The most common problem in skincare is dryness, simply caused by having insufficient moisture. Whether you have normal, sensitive, combination or oily skin and whether it’s oily in the summer and dry in the winter, you need to make sure that your skin is properly hydrated all year round.

How to get rid of dry skin? When should I apply moisturizer? How often should I moisturize my face? How should I moisturize dry skin correctly? What is the best moisturizer for face? We have all the answers for you. Below are tips and tricks on what products to use, how to use them, along with do’s and don’ts in keeping your skin moisturized!

"Think of moisturizers as putting a barrier between your skin and the cold, dry air," - Dr. Kenneth Arndt, Harvard Medical School.

Here are the main steps how to moisturize face and neck properly:

Know your skin type → Cleanse → Moisturize → Protect

Step 1: Know your SKIN TYPE

The skincare routine varies for different skin types, so your first step is paying attention to how your skin behaves and figuring out what your skin type is. Knowing this early on will help tremendously to determine the right products to use for your skin. Make sure you have a good moisturizer for face and neck, or any skincare products in general, according to your skin type.

Here is a brief guide to figuring out skin types:

• Normal - not too dry or too oily
• Dry - whites flakes appearing on skin, itchy, feels overly tight when stretched
• Oily - shiny skin, oily when you touch it
• Combination - oily T-zone (eyebrows, nose, chin) and dry on the sides
• Sensitive - redness or irritations to products with acids and heavy chemicals

Remember, always use the products targeted for your skin type, trust the professionals in working their magic for your benefits!

Step 2: CLEANSE

Clear impurities and debris from your daily activities, setting your skin up for a great hydrating journey every time. If you have dry or sensitive skin, it is best to use gel/creamy cleansers that are gentle on the skin or natural products with less chemicals.

Use lukewarm or warm water

Intense heat from hot water/steam may remove essential fatty acids and moisture from your skin, resulting in excess dryness and irritation.

Wash 2x daily

Do not wash too often, frequent washing dries the skin even more causing the skin to produce more oil to compensate. Additional water does not mean more hydration.

STEP 3: MOISTURIZE

The most important step in keeping great skin hydration.

Apply right away

When to apply moisturizer? Apply your moisturizer immediately after washing your face when your skin is still damp. Doing so will help your skin to lock in added moisture remaining from cleansing. Not only will this create an even layer or application, this will make the whole application process easier. For best moisturizing agents, from creams to mists for all possible skin types, we recommend bioelements. Scroll down to the end of the blog for recommendation according to each skin type. To get the most benefits of the moisturizer products, apply with Jade Face Roller to boosts collagen production and elastin while promoting lymphatic drainage to detox your skin.

Apply correctly

• Squeeze a little amount, about 1cm or ⅓ inch, to the center of your palm. Do not apply too much, the skin can only absorb so much according to its needs.
• Warm up moisturizer in your hands first, ensuring an even layer of application to the area you are targeting.
• Start with the driest area of the skin, moisturize in circular motions, gently, then to the rest of the skin. On the neck, apply with a gentle upward motion.

Step 4: PROTECT with SPF

Protect your skin from sun damage and burns that takes away your hydration with sunscreen. Choose a hydrating sunscreen with a broad spectrum, protecting against UVA and UVB rays. Remember to use SPF every morning, because even if it is cold outside the sun can still get to your skin. You may also use a moisturizer with SPF, a great 2-in-1 combination in keeping your skin hydrated and protected, like Image Skincare Daily Hydrating Moisturizer w/ SPF 30.

Conclusion

For the best skin hydration, know your skin types to find the best products, and treat them gently, do not over cleanse and over moisturize. Protect them and always listen to your skin, treat your skin like your lover!

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Product Recommendation based on skin type

Best moisturizer for DRY SKIN

Best moisturizer for OILY SKIN

Best moisturizer for COMBINATION SKIN

Best moisturizer for NORMAL SKIN

Best moisturizer for SENSITIVE SKIN

Bonus: Moisturizer with Anti-Aging Benefits