We are ALL about investing into our health and beauty.
From makeup looks to spf rants to exercise routines to book lists, we are all about helping YOU be your absolute best.
One of the key aspects of taking care of yourself the TSC way is to invest in your skin.
It’s the largest organ of the body, so it makes sense that we’d spend some serious time on it. Plus, taking care of your skin doesn’t just support your health—it can help you look and feel just so much more youthful, too.
So HOW exactly do you take care of your skin? We’re glad you asked.
Following a solid daily skincare routine is the best way to make sure you’re getting everything your skin needs to thrive. And one of those crucial ingredients for thriving is MOISTURIZING.
It’s the most basic step, but don’t let that fool you—it’s one of the most important, too.
That’s why today, we’re diving deep into the benefits of moisturizing your face every single day…
8 Benefits Of Moisturizing Your Face Everyday
No two moisturizers are the same. Sure, there may be some excellent dupes out there, but unless the formula is identical, the moisturizers are different. This means you’ve got to pay close attention to what you’re adding to your skincare regimen.
Different moisturizers work better with certain skin types than others, so you’ll want to choose one based on your skin type. This way, you won’t be clogging pores or drying your skin out. Feeling lost? Don’t sweat it.! We know what’ll work best for you. Let’s get into it.
How Moisturizer Works on Skin
Moisturizers are kind of a powerhouse. They work to moisturize your skin by acting as humectants, emollients, and occlusives—aka, they do a lot of different things at once.
Let’s start with humectants. Humectants are substances that draw water into the skin, hair, or nails. Moisturizers typically have humectants in them to help with the hydration of the skin.
Emollients and occlusives, on the other hand, create a protective barrier around the skin that can trap moisture, which reduces water loss and smooths the skin.
So you’ve got a substance that brings water into your skin, and a substance or two that keeps it there. Together, these substances can improve skin barrier repair as well as keep you feeling soft and smooth.
When looking for an effective moisturizer, be on the lookout for those substances. Of course, you’ll want to pick ingredients based on your skin type—while all skin types can use humectants, those with oily skin or acne-prone skin may want to avoid heavy occlusives and emollients.
Typically, you can find moisturizers with humectants like glycerin, urea, AHAs, and hyaluronic acid. Occlusives include petroleum jelly, argan oil, castor oil, and shea butter. The emollients most often used in skincare are petroleum, lanolin, mineral oil and dimethicone.
8 Benefits Of Moisturizing Your Face Every Day
Fights fine lines and wrinkles.
Moisturizing your face daily can have anti-aging effects. This is where it’s important to look at the ingredients on your moisturizer. If reducing the signs of aging is your goal, look for moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and collagen or synthetic peptides which boosts collagen production, which can reduce wrinkles.
Protects your skin from toxins, pollutants, and UV rays.
First of all, if you’re here on the blog, you’ve gotta know about getting the f*ck out of the sun and protecting your skin. And if you didn’t, well, now you do. It’s SO crucial that you protect your skin from harmful UV rays that can lead to skin cancer. Lauryn literally NEVER goes out without her SPF on unless it’s first thing in the morning for a short period of time.
You’ll want to be using a moisturizer with SPF, and of course we recommend our Caffeinated SPF which has SPF 40.
Beyond that, moisturizing your face acts as a protective barrier against the toxins and pollutants you come across throughout your day, helping your skin stay healthy and thriving.
Smooths your skin texture.
Moisturizers work hard to improve the texture of your skin by providing hydration to rough, dry skin cells and minimizing the appearance of pores. If you moisturize daily, you’ll find yourself waking up with a more even skin texture.
Prevents irritation before it begins.
Moisturizing your face daily can reduce the sensitivity of your skin. This is because dry and dehydrated skin is prone to becoming irritated by those environmental factors it’s protecting you from. Like toxins, pollutants, makeup products, and more. Keeping your skin moisturized helps support your skin’s natural protective barrier.
Soothes irritation you’re already dealing with.
One of the BEST reasons to moisturize every day is because it feels good. If you’ve got irritation on your face, using the right moisturizer can help. Whether you’re experiencing redness, inflammation, or just plain discomfort. Moisturizing irritated skin is ESPECIALLY important if you’ve got sensitive skin, because that problem is only going to get worse without help.
When looking for a moisturizer to soothe irritation, look for ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, or green tea extract—all of these have anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe that irritation. Be sure to get an ice roller too. It can instantly soothe your skin and reduce redness.
Prevents skin disorders and acne.
Just like dry skin is more prone to irritation, it’s also more prone to conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. If you keep your skin moisturized, you may be able to prevent the onset of such conditions. If you’re already dealing with this situation, moisturizing can keep those disorders from getting worse.
As for preventing acne, studies show that using a moisturizer that’s suitable for acne-prone skin types can help to improve signs and symptoms of acne. You’ll want to grab a moisturizer that’s oil-free, so that you’re not clogging pores.
Improves makeup application.
Moisturizing also provides a more even surface for makeup application. So if you’re using makeup, you’ll definitely want to be moisturizing. Plus, makeup can act as an irritant to the skin if left on your face for too long. Moisturizing helps provide a barrier between the makeup and your skin itself.
Gives you a serious confidence boost.
Ever feel like you’re absolutely glowing after you moisturize? That’s because you are. Especially when you use our Caffeinated SPF. But seriously, investing in your skin makes you FEEL good as well as look good.
It is absolutely ESSENTIAL to moisturize daily.
Your skin deserves to be at its glowiest, most hydrated best every single day. Before we go, here are some of Lauryn’s favorite moisturizers:
+ Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench
+ Dr. Dennis Gross Marine Cushion
Now that you know all the incredible benefits of moisturizing daily, it may be time to update your skincare routine. What’s you’re favorite way to moisturize?
x, The Skinny Confidential team
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