It may not be as fundamental as you think it is.
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Cleanser, serum, SPF, and moisturizer.
The basics, if you will.
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However, we recently found ourselves wondering ifmoisturizeris even necessary.
After all, our skin has oil glands that naturally keep our skin healthy, right?
Well, it turns out not everybody agrees that moisturizing is a necessary step in our skincare routine.
Having grown up believing that moisturizer was an absolute non-negotiable, we were momentarily too stunned to speak.
However, the logic makes sense once you think about.
Moisturizers can vary in thickness and potency, Obagi adds.
If the dominant ingredient iswater, it will be classified as a light moisturizer.
If it has a high concentration of protein, it is labeled a moderate moisturizer.
If the lipids, or fatty substances, are the dominant ingredient, they are called heavy moisturizers.
Is Moisturizer Bad for Your Skin?
Obagi firmly believes that moisturizers, in general, reduce your skins natural ability toexfoliate.
Should You Use a Moisturizer?
In short, yes.
With that said, Weinstein Velez notes it’s important not to over-moisturize.
Furthermore, moisturizer shouldn’t be the only product in your skincare routine.
Byrdie Tip
When applying moisturizer, a nickel-sized amount should be enough for your entire face.
Using too much moisturizer may leave your face feeling oily and potentially lead to breakouts.
What does he mean?
And when in doubt, just ask your derm.
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