We have heard many of the skin and beauty experts talking in length about the benefits of moisturizing the skin daily.

However, doing it the right way is of utmost importance so here we bring to you five essential moisturizing tips for flawless, healthy skin. Check them out: 

1. Moisturize immediately after a bath
Soon after a shower, lightly dry your face and body and apply moisturizer. This is considered to be a great skincare habit as the moisturizer is usually most effective at this time. It helps trap the water in your body leaving your skin hydrated and healthy.

2. Choose a skin-friendly moisturizer
Every moisturizer may not suit your skin type so it is advisable to first figure out your skin type and pick up a suitable moisturizer accordingly.

3. Don’t over-moisturize your skin
Being said that moisturizing is important, it doesn’t mean you can overdo it. Ideally, you must moisturize every time you wash your face/ body. In addition to that you can reapply moisturizer whenever you find your skin feeling stretchy and dry.

4. Apply moisturizer under your sunscreen
There are some people who think they don’t have to apply moisturizer if they are using sunscreen. Well, this is a myth and moisturizing keeps the skin soft and hydrated while sunscreen protects it from damage caused by the sun’s rays.

5. Moisturize before bed time
At night your body works to repair and restore itself and it applies to your skin as well. Hence, moisturizing before bed time helps this healing process.

Source: Idiva.com