The result? Our skin cells lose hydration, forming a complexion that’s less robust, prone to flaking, sagging, wrinkling, and irritation.
Enter moisturizers. These products aid our skin either by attracting moisture or preventing it from leaving the epidermis, or both.
If you have oily skin, you may be wondering why you still need a moisturizer. After all, you already have too much shine than you can handle! Actually, moisturizing is one skincare step you shouldn’t skip.
The culprit behind oily skin is the overproduction of sebum (oil) from your skin’s sebaceous glands. This is your skin’s protective response to a harsh environment. It is NOT an indication that your skin cells have too much moisture. If you over-cleanse your skin, trying to strip it of oil, your sebaceous glands will only produce more sebum in response to the squeaky dryness.
Instead of obsessively rubbing your face with harsh chemicals, start moisturizing. The key is hydration. When you maintain well-hydrated skin cells with the help of a moisturizer, your sebaceous glands don’t have to go haywire with the sebum. Of course, choose a moisturizing cream or lotion that’s specifically formulated for your skin type.
Face Moisturizing 101: How To Apply A Moisturizer

Hopefully, at this point, I’ve convinced you enough to start shopping around for a good face cream (wink, wink). Now it’s time to maximize the power of your moisturizer by applying it the right way. This is actually important because improper application can prevent skincare products from working their best -- you’d just be throwing your money down the drain!
First, a word on the correct skincare order. Generally, you would slather on the lighter products first, then work your way to the thicker, creamier ones. To be more precise, here’s the right order of application of skincare products:
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