How to Keep Your Skin Moisturized

Moisturizing skin of a teenager

Worrying about wrinkles should be last on your list of worries as a teenager! Breakouts are the main concern and should be maintained so to avoid acne scarring on your face and body. Since oily skin is usually the cause of acne breakouts, the misconception is that oily skin doesn’t need anymore moisture, which isn’t the case at all. With the fluctuation of hormones caused by puberty, the skin may become oily and hard to deal with.

Fortunately, using a moisturizer can actually help with your breakouts so use an oil-free toner and moisturizer. The toner will help slow the oil buildup on your skin, so use it after you’ve cleansed with an oil-free face wash containing salicylic acid.

Use at least a pea-sized amount of a water-based moisturizer on your face and neck daily. Then splash cool water on your face afterward to close your pores and to prevent breakouts.

When it comes to moisturizing your body, use any moisturizer as soon as you dry off following a shower. It’s best to moisturize clean skin, and it’s a bonus having your pores open in order to absorb the most moisture from the lotion. Don’t forget to slather your feet, knees, and elbows with lotion as these areas seem to be the driest.

Moisturizing in your 20’s

Caring for skin in your 20’s can be a challenge for some; however, in most cases, you’ve discovered your skin type at least, and can begin from there. Some men and women choose to start using a firming night cream in combination with the daily moisturizer and toner they used as teenagers. This will keep your skin hydrated all night, and help to keep your skin taut as you get older.

Moisturizing in your 30’s

Once you’ve reached a certain age, you are inevitably going to develop some signs of aging, whether it be fine lines or wrinkles. So when you’re taking care of skin in your early-to-late 30’s, you’ll want to incorporate an anti-aging serum into your daily routine. This will penetrate deeper into your skin, and help to slow the development of more lines and wrinkles. You may notice that your skin tends to become dryer on your body as well, and you might have to use a more penetrating or hydrating lotion after showering.


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