“Just moisturize, moisturize and moisturize “
Since the winter season is here and dealing with chapped lips and flaky skin can be very difficult. We all know how important it is to moisturize our skin, so why not add up a HG moisturizer in your skin care regime to keep away those flakes and dryness on your face. Now the question arises why moisturizing is necessary especially during winters. The humidity level drops and the wind can dry out your skin causing the stripping off your natural skin lipids resulting in flakiness and redness. Research proves that moisturizing your skin with a moisturizer of your skin type can keep your acne at bay. Hence we are suggesting you 5 best moisturizers to keep that dryness and flakiness away so that you can achieve a glowing and a dewy finish too.
Our 5 best face moisturizer picks:
Olay complete all day moisturizer:
Starting off from a very basic moisturizer to keep your supple and flake free in winters. Olay is a brand which has been in market for quite long, it is specially made for normal/combination skin. It has a light weight consistency and has an oil- free formula, it comes in a bottle in a lotion form which will keep your skin dewy and moisturized. SPF 15 is a plus point to keep you protected from the sun rays. It is easily available in all leading super markets in Karachi.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel:
Specifically designed for oily/combination skin, it is a water based moisturizer and the gel in it helps quench your skin’s thirst. It goes on effortlessly and without leaving a greasy residue on your skin and feels very refreshing and cooling. It consists Hyaluronic Acid which boosts up your skin’s hydration. Highly recommended for winters and available at Naheed Super Market in Karachi.
Clinique dramatically different moisturizer:
Although, it is a 3 step skin care system but moisturizer available in this system gives you dramatically different results. It is a yellow bottle with a lotion pump which is specifically for dry/combination skin. It softens, smooths and evens out your skin tone. It is a bit on the pricey side and is easily available at all leading super markets.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream:
Kiehl’s ultra facial cream has been in the market for some time. With its tremendous results, it has been a personal favorite as well. It has thick creamy texture but goes on the skin smoothly making your skin baby soft. It is specifically for dry skin, eliminates redness and harsh lines on the face . You may find it at Agha’s super market in Karachi.
Andalou Natural’s Acai + White Tea Tree Oil- Free Moisturizer:
Andalou Naturals is a newly launched skin care brand in Pakistan which formulated with NON- GMO ingredients and Fruit stem cell science . This moisturizer is for oily and acne prone skin . It promises to clear up your acne along with the fading of scars keeping your skin supple and soft with its moisturizing ingredients. It can be found at some local pharmacies and at Andalou Naturals official page.
Bonus Tip:
Apply Vaseline all over you face if your skin is extra dry and also on your rough, chapped lips to smooth them out.
By Mariam Kazi