Experts revealed that the amount of moisturizer you've been applying excessively surpasses the recommended limit.
In the world of skincare, finding the perfect balance is key, and this includes the amount of moisturiser you apply. Two renowned skincare experts, Dr. Nora Jafaar and Caroline Hirons, share their insights on how to get it just right.
If you find yourself reaching for more moisturiser than usual, it might be a sign that you're using the wrong product for your skin type. For oily skin, a lightweight, well-formulated moisturiser is often the best choice. One such day cream, formulated with peptides to iron out lines, retails for £18, but its name remains undisclosed.
When it comes to application, Dr. Jafaar suggests a pea-sized amount per zone - one pea for the forehead, one for each cheek, and one for the chin. This method ensures full coverage without wasting product. On the other hand, Caroline Hirons recommends using an amount equivalent to two to three blueberries for the entire face, acting as a visual guide for total facial application.
In practice, this translates to:
| Facial Zone | Recommended Amount by Dr. Jafaar | |-------------|----------------------------------| | Forehead | 1 pea-sized amount | | Each Cheek | 1 pea-sized amount (per cheek) | | Chin | 1 pea-sized amount |
Both experts agree that well-formulated moisturisers spread easily, so large amounts are unnecessary. If excess moisturiser is dispensed, it can be extended down to the neck and décolletage to maximise benefit.
Using too much moisturiser can lead to a greasy or sticky feel, particularly in humid climates, and can clog pores, especially in oilier skin types. It can also make makeup pill, where it rolls into annoying little balls on the skin. Not using enough moisturiser, however, can leave skin dehydrated, tight, more prone to irritation and flaking, and less responsive to actives like peptides.
For very dry skin, a regular amount of a richer product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane, and ceramides is recommended. One such moisturiser, with an RRP of £95, is yet to be named.
Skin Rocks products come with 'use this much' circles on their lids to help with measurement, making it easier to apply the right amount. Whether you're a fan of the pea-sized method or the blueberry-sized approach, remember that less is often more when it comes to skincare.
- The skincare product choice is crucial for maintaining the balance of your skin; a lightweight moisturiser is often suitable for oily skin types.
- Dr. Jafaar suggests using a pea-sized amount of moisturiser for each facial zone to ensure full coverage without wasting product.
- Caroline Hirons recommends using an amount equivalent to two to three blueberries for the entire face as a visual guide for total facial application.
- Excess moisturiser can cause a greasy or sticky feel, clog pores, especially in oilier skin types, and make makeup pill.
- For very dry skin, a richer product containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalane, and ceramides is recommended, though its name remains undisclosed.
