Hydration is the key to keeping your skin at its best. And applying moisturizers seems quite simple and straightforward, right? Well, not according to the folks at Jergens, one of the leading skincare brand brands in the world. This is because there are some little-known tips you need to follow if you want your skin in tip-top shape. And these lovely Jergens folks have agreed to share with us some skin moisturizing tips you might not know about when it comes to moisturizing.

Skin Moisturizing Tips

Apply Your Moisturizer on Damp Skin

Right after your shower or bath is the best time to moisturize your skin because the moisture from your skin begins to evaporate as soon as you step out of the water. To lock moisture in, massage your skin with a refreshing moisturizer like Jergens Hydrating Coconut (or something similar) as soon as you towel dry, ensuring a long-lasting and moisture-rich hydration.

Focus on your Knees, Feet, and Elbows

Knees, feet, and elbows tend to showcase dry skin due to their minimal oil glands and constant friction caused by bending and leaning (talk about ashy knees). You can prevent this by spending extra time massaging a thicker cream to these areas to heal dryness at the source. Jergens Ultra Healing penetrates through 5 layers of the skin’s surface and deeply nourishes any extra dry areas skin with its unique blend of Vitamins C, E, and B5.

Exfoliate Regularly

Exfoliate your skin on a weekly basis to help remove dead skin cells which can block your moisturizer from penetrating your skin. Unfortunately, exfoliating also strips your skin of its natural oils, so it is important to replenish with a good moisturizer which revives the skin’s natural moisture factor and locks it in for up to 24 hours.

Apply your Moisturizer in Upwards Motions

Well, this is one of those skin moisturizing tips I had no clue about. So, when applying your moisturizer, avoid rubbing it in too hard or in a tugging motion, as this may increase the signs of aging. Instead, always apply from bottom to top to defy the laws of gravity and do it in slow, sweeping motions, which is gentler on your skin and will prove more effective over time.

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Never Skip your Evening Routine

Finally, and most essentially, always remember your night-time skincare routine. It is important to use a good moisturizer at night like Jergens Overnight Repair (my mama loves this one) to restore your skin while you sleep and reveal deeply luminous, visibly rejuvenated skin. This lotion repairs a week’s worth of dry skin damage in one night. Let the evening primrose and antioxidants get to work on renewing and hydrating as you slumber!

For a well-hydrated skin, be sure you incorporate these skin moisturizing tips alongside your day or nighttime skincare routine to make sure your skin looks and feels more beautiful, healthy and alive.

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