Undeniably, most of us feel tired when we have to take too many steps to care for our skin.
Should I apply moisturizer at night – Yes
1. All skin types need moisturizing
No matter what type of skin you have, you still need to moisturize.
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Night is a great time to apply moisturizer.
2. Moisturizer is used to lock in moisture
Moisturizing products on the market are divided into 3 main groups: moisturizing or dehumidifying (Humectant), skin smoothing (Emollient) and moisturizing (Occlusive).
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Because moisturizing and smoothing active ingredients are often unstable, we need to supplement them with moisture-locking products.
3. Resists environmental harshness
Living in a harsh environment (like Vietnam), using moisturizer is extremely necessary, especially at night.
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Using skin cream will be essential if you live in such a harsh environment.
4. Limit the aging process
At the age of 25, the aging process has begun to appear.
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In case the skin shows signs of aging, using skin cream becomes a must.
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Should I apply moisturizer at night – No
1. You have used other moisturizing products
In addition to moisturizers, there are currently many other moisture-locking products on the market.
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2. Purifies the skin
In the book The Japanese Skincare Revolution by author Chizu Saeki, she shares about detoxifying the skin by not using any cosmetics.
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If you want to purify your skin and not rely too much on cosmetics, you can not use cream for a few days of the week.
3. Ideal weather and environmental conditions
If you live in a clean environment, and the temperature and climate are not too harsh, you probably won’t need lotion.
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Based on our needs and weather conditions, each of us will have our own answer to the common question: Should we apply moisturizer at night?
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