Your skin is your largest organ. So why don’t you give it the attention it deserves? A typical skin care routine involves cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. While many people pay extreme attention to the first two, they leave out the main bit. Cleansing and toning help in clearing away the dirt, grime and any leftover makeup that didn’t make it to your cotton swab.

Once the process is done, you need to lock up moisture in your facial skin. That’s when a moisturizer comes handy. Just like you need enough water for your body to flush out toxins and perform properly, your skin also requires hydration. You can achieve that when you use the right type of moisturizer for your skin type. With so many products on the market, finding the right one can be quite confusing. Let’s take a look how to choose the right moisturizer for your skin type.

• Understanding your skin

Before choosing any skin care product, you must know what your skin type is and if you have any particular skin condition (acne, large pores, redness, eczema etc.) As far as moisturizers are concerned, the following will suit your skin type:

• Dry skin – Without using a moisturizer, your skin can become scaly and flaky. An oil-based formula will help in restoring moisture, and keeping your skin smooth and supple. If you have extremely dry skin, you might have to reapply at least twice a day.
• Normal skin – Being blessed with normal skin doesn’t mean you need to skip using a moisturizer. Go for a water-based one, which has the right ingredients to hydrate your skin.
• Oily skin – Even though your skin is oily, you require a light moisturizer for improving your skin texture. Choose something non-greasy and extremely light-weight.
• Combination skin – If you have combination skin, you can use a mix of two products. Use a light-weight one for your T-zone, and a water-based one for the rest of your face.

• Read the ingredients

Nobody wants products with harsh chemicals in their products. The best moisturizers do not have harsh chemicals like phenoxyethanol, phthalates, formaldehyde, SLS/SLES, triclosan, tetrasodium edta, dioxins etc. Reading the label before purchasing will be a good idea.

• Moisturizer with sunscreen

Buying a moisturizer with sunscreen not only helps in giving your skin more protection, but is also a hassle-free option.

• Experiment with products

To find the best moisturizer, experiment by using different products. This way, you’ll definitely know which one’s better.

• Discontinue products which don’t suit you

If your skin is irritated when you use a specific product, stop using them, and switch to another one.

• Visit a dermatologist

Sometimes an appointment to an expert can change your life. Your dermatologist will be able to help you choose the right moisturizer for you.

• Your facial skin is different

Don’t forget that your facial skin is different from the rest of your body. Don’t buy a body moisturizer for your face.