3 serious mistakes when using moisturizer

During the dry season, every woman needs to moisturize her skin. However, using moisturizer incorrectly can severely damage the skin.

Do not heat the cream before use.

If you don't warm up your moisturizer beforehand, your skin will have difficulty absorbing its beneficial ingredients. You should warm the cream by gently rubbing your palms together, allowing the cream to melt from the friction. This makes it easier for your skin to absorb the cream.

After warming and melting the cream, apply it to your face and gently massage it evenly. Start from the center of your cheeks and move outwards, down to your chin, and then up to your forehead. Stop when you have applied the cream evenly all over your face. Don't miss any spots, especially the areas on either side of your nose.

Do not wash your face before applying moisturizer.

Regardless of whether you apply cream during the day or at night, you should always wash your face after applying any cream, especially moisturizers, which should be the first thing you do. This step cleanses your skin of makeup, sunscreen, and everything else you've applied to your face throughout the day.

It also helps remove dirt from pores and allows the cream to penetrate deeper into the skin. Gently wash your face, then use a soft tissue to gently pat your skin dry; this is the correct first step for beautiful skin.

High humidity and unclean skin create an ideal environment for acne to develop.

Apply cream only when the skin is dry.

If you wait until your skin is completely dry before applying moisturizer (which most girls do), that's a mistake. Moisturizers work better when applied while your skin is still damp. So, instead of waiting for your skin to dry, apply it immediately after washing your face and gently patting it dry with a tissue.

According to Women Today