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Skin Moisturizing, Moisturizing Facial MasksMOISTURIZING: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?New York celebrity dermatologist Patricia Wexler is wary of moisture overload. She feels that older women with dry skin tend to panic and apply heavy creams in excessive amounts. She points out that too much moisturizer makes the skin sag, especially around the eves, and encourages blocked pores. During the day, she suggests, ease up on the layers: if your foundation has an in-built moisturizer, use a light moisturizing formula underneath. And make sure your moisturizer contains a sunscreen. Moisturizers will keep you looking younger with smoother skin. The best time to apply skin moisturizer is after a shower, when the skin is damp and the moisturizer can seal in the moisture. Do you need to use a night cream? A good moisturizer can be used round-the-clock, obviating the need for a night cream. However, if your skin is very dry, you may prefer to wear a richer textured moisturizer than you would normally under make-up, to prevent overnight moisture loss and to soften dead surface cells, ready for exfoliating in the morning. If your dermatologist has recommended exfoliating with a high-value AHA product, it is essential to apply a moisturizer at night. Some form of moisturizer is advisable at night so that the skin is not dehydrated during its early-morning growth spurt. Moisturizing Facial MasksMost masks increase blood circulation in the skin to give a pleasant afterglows Clay-based masks draw sebum and debris from the skin's surface, unplug blocked pores, are mildly exfoliative, and can tighten the skin slightly. Moisturizing masks are deeply soothing and can be a real relief to sore, taut skins, making the surface better hydrated and more supple. Effects are usually only temporary, but the feel good factor may see you through an evening. You can turn your moisturizer into an emergency mask by applying it extra thick, leaving it on for 10 minutes, then tissuing off the excess. |
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