How to Moisturize Your Face the Right Way, According to Dermatologists

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, moisturizer is applied both morning and night and usually falls as one of the last steps in your routine. Formulated to seal in hydration, moisturizer is typically heavier than the or you apply underneath.After your skin, you may be tempted to completely dry your face off with a towel.

But according to Daniel Isaacs, chief product officer at , leaving some excess moisture is actually beneficial. “Applying moisturizer on damp skin helps lock in moisture more effectively,” he says. "When skin is slightly wet, it can absorb hydrating ingredients better, enhancing the product’s efficacy.

This practice allows the moisturizer to create a barrier that seals in hydration, resulting in a plumper, more radiant complexion.”Picking up a quarter-sized amount, apply your moisturizer with your hands using upwards motions.

Do not rub or tug at your skin—instead use gentle pressure to sweep the product across your face, making sure to cover areas like the chin, neck, and décolletage.As for what ingredients to look out for? “You should use moisturizers with humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which pull in water,” says , dermatologist and cofounder of . “I also recommend looking for ceramides, which seal the outer layers of skin.”If you use and experience dryness, you may want to try the “sandwiching method,” when applying your moisturizer.