A moisturizer is something that appears to be simple to most people. There are thumb rules such as applying it once or twice in a day. Using your moisturizer properly prevents flaking, dullness, increases hydration in your skin, and adds a protective layer of moisture. Here are some tips to use your moisturizer to its maximum potential:

Shop right
The first thing you need to make sure is that you buy the right moisturizer that works for you. The main purpose of a moisturizer as the name suggests is to hydrate your skin, and hydration is the responsibility of ingredients called humectants. Humectants are a set of ingredients which are crucial in preserving moisture for a long time. Humectants that your moisturizer should have are hyaluronic acid, propylene glycol, and glycerine among many others. Make sure to give the list of ingredients a look before buying a moisturizer. Check whether it is meant for your face or your body and buy the ones that contain at least one humectant.

Layer strategically
If you want higher functional utility from your skin care products, you need to apply them in layers that work effectively together in the right order. The thumb rule is, to begin with, products having the thinnest consistency and move up to the heaviest gradually. The usual order involves giving first preference to serums, second is the oils, followed by creams at third. The only exception from this order is sunscreen, which should always be the last thing you apply. Additionally, allow your moisturizing ingredients time to sink in.

Timing is everything
After you take a shower or wash your face, you want your skin to absorb that moisture using a moisturizer. However, if there is too much water on your skin, the cream will just slide off without going into your skin. The best option for you is to apply moisturizers on freshly moist skin. Your skin is considered freshly moist when it has been just dried using a towel.

Measuring is personal
There is no fixed amount of moisturizer that you require for your body or your face. It is advised to experiment to a certain extent to find the optimal amount depending on the specific situation. If you are facing difficulty in rubbing all the moisturizer in, it might indicate that you have used too much product. On the contrary, if you are unable to spread the cream evenly, you might require more of it.

Don’t neglect your neck
There’s no reason to stop yourself from applying beyond your jawline when it comes to moisturizer. Experts suggest continuing to apply the same product on your hands and neck as all of these areas start showing the signs of aging along with your face. However, your facial skin care is specifically designed for dark spots and wrinkles while your body lotion is not. As a result, refrain from using your body lotion in your facial skin care routine. It can cause clogged pores and irritation in sensitive facial skin.