Lotion is a skin care product whose main function is to provide and restore moisture to the skin. In addition, some skin creams also integrate sun protection, whitening, anti-aging ...

The first effect as well as the main effect of a moisturizer: helps the skin stay hydrated. Dry skin can be caused by external factors such as weather, temperature, living environment or internal factors such as hormonal disorders. These factors can affect the natural moisture film on the skin's surface. This is where moisturizer comes into play. They not only replenish lost moisture but also help prevent future dehydration.

The skin on your face, ears, neck and chest is very sensitive to changes in your surroundings and at the same time these are the areas that are most often damaged on the body. These areas of skin also change cells faster than other areas of the body. Therefore, the skin needs enough moisture to recover, allowing new skin cells to be better cared for and function more durable. In addition to providing water to the skin, some moisturizers today have an anti-aging function with some anti-aging ingredients such as AHA, Retinol or Vitamin C.

Most people think that acne skin should not moisturize, because moisturizing will clog pores, causing more acne. However, adding moisture to acne-prone, oily skin is really helpful and necessary. Understand moisturizing acne skin like this: When your skin is dry, it sends a message to the oil glands inside the body to produce more oil. Thereby, clogging pores and causing acne.

So, if the skin is properly moisturized, the skin won't produce more oil than it needs, preventing breakouts.

If you're looking for a moisturizer that won't cause breakouts, you might want to check out products that have one of the following descriptions on the package:

1. Oil-free

2. Non-comedogenic

3. Won't clog pores

Water is an essential element for the body to function properly. 70% of our body is water. 2/3 of that water is located deep in the dermis and the remaining 1/3 is in the epidermis. The skin acts as a natural shield, against external agents and regulates the amount of water that is evaporated. To have healthy skin, you need to regularly hydrate the skin and protect the skin's natural moisture film (also known as the hydrolipid film). Using a moisturizer will help restore and nourish the moisture film and protect the skin from harmful external influences.

Cosmetics can also count as a harmful agent for the skin. Therefore, experts encourage you to use a layer of moisturizer before applying makeup to create a thin film, preventing the skin from direct contact with chemicals in cosmetics.

When the skin is dry, the protective stratum corneum is weakened, leaving the skin vulnerable to external factors and prone to irritation. In fact, potential irritants are difficult to identify or avoid. Therefore, to prevent skin irritation, you should use moisturizing products to nourish the stratum corneum, bringing a healthy, beautiful skin. You might consider using a moisturizer that contains ingredients like chia seeds, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and propylene glycol. These ingredients are well known for their ability to prolong the moisturizing effect and keep the skin healthy to fight off allergens.

When the skin is dry, the body produces more oil to keep it moist. The fact that the skin produces a lot of oil does not mean that the skin has excess moisture, but that the skin is severely dehydrated. Understanding this helps you to start moisturizing your oily skin instead of skipping it. Remember that hydrated skin is healthy skin. Dehydrated skin for a long time can lead to inflammation, premature skin aging and even breakouts.

Moisturizers, when divided by effect, usually include two types: hydrating and moisturizing. Hydrating for oily skin and moisturizing for dry skin. Different in use, but they all have a common purpose of giving you a smooth, shiny skin.

At each time, the skin will "require" different nutrients to achieve the best skin care effect. Therefore, the product is divided into 2 lines: night cream and day cream

To suit different skin types (from normal to combination skin), lotions are available in gels, lotions, emulsifiers, creams and ointments.

To meet the needs of each person's skin care, manufacturers have launched skin creams with separate functions to help moisturize, whiten, anti-aging, treat acne...

Sunscreen ingredients: Prioritize using a cream with a long sun protection time and SPF 30 or higher

Vitamin C: Vitamin C supports skin lightening, keeps skin supple as well as protects skin from harmful UV rays

Retinoids: This is a derivative of vitamin A that prevents and slows down the aging process of the skin, helping to fade dark spots. Note, before using it, check if your skin is allergic to this ingredient by applying a small amount to your wrist to test for a reaction

Alpha-hydroxy Acid & Beta-hydroxy Acid: These two ingredients are often found in fruits. They work to help soften the skin and add essential nutrients to nourish the skin

Hyaluronic Acid (HA): Ingredients provide moisture, increase skin elasticity

Vitamin E: Helps brighten skin