It still amazes me how many people admit to not using a daily moisturiser. Normally it's not because they've nailed a skincare routine and don't necessarily need the extra layer, but because they're loathe to apply a heavy cream that takes either an age to absorb or leaves the surface of skin feeling a bit icky. For that, I can't blame you moisturiser avoiders! Although this stage of your beauty regime is purely cosmetic and provides only short-term results (moisturisers in general won't help to reduce the signs of ageing or tackle issues such as pigmentation unless specifically listed as such,) adding a touch of hydration can really transform the appearance of skin - no matter your age. Dehydration in the skin can be a result of diet or lifestyle factors (not drinking enough water, spending too long in the sun, using too many stripping products) but it can be relatively easy to address. Although there are thousands of moisturisers out there, as we step into Spring-Summer territory there's one trend that seems to be gaining pace and delivering a solution I for one am glad of: 'water' moisturisers.
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