or “Am I using too much (or too little) eye cream?”
Keep reading to find out how much product you should be using in your skincare routine.
As such, he recommends squeezing toners and essences directly into the palm of your hand.
Stocksy
You only need about a quarters worth, he says.
Then use your other hand to gently pat the product all around the face.
Then gently rub the serum into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
According to Dr. Hartman, a pea-sized amount of cream is plenty to go around both eyes.
Notice how we said around?
Byrdie Tip
When applying eye cream, use your ring finger instead of your pointer finger.
Too much pressure and tugging over time can inadvertently contribute to fine lines and wrinkles.
That said, your skin throw in plays a roleand can up the amount.
For balanced tocombination skin, a nickel-sized amount of moisturizer works well, Dr. Hartman says.
Masks
Recommended Amount: A thin layer
Masksrequire a bit more product to get the job done.
Thats why Dr. Green recommends applying them as directedboth in terms of amount and frequency.
you might’t just rely on your SPF-infused moisturizer though.
Most people only apply 25 to 50 percent of therecommended amountof sunscreen, Dr. King says.
The guidelines are to apply approximately two milligrams of product per square centimeter of skin.
“Excessive app of a moisturizer will ultimately leave a residue of the product on your skin.
Moisturizer is intended to be used on all of your skin, year-round.
“Lotions and gel-based moisturizers contain more water than creams and ointments,” says Dr. Camp.
“Water-based products are more lightweight and more easily absorbed into the skin.
