No matter your skin type, moisturising is a skincare step you shouldn’t skip! Moisturising daily can help the skin to maintain moisture – improving its overall appearance and elasticity. This is especially important as we get older since the skin loses its ability to retain moisture due to a weakening of the skin’s protective barrier. Moisturising daily also minimises pesky skin problems like dryness, redness, oiliness and blemishes. This is because skin that lacks moisture will become irritated and inflamed – and more prone to skin issues.

It’s generally advised to use a moisturiser twice daily - morning and night. This ensures that your skin stays hydrated 24/7. When it comes to how to apply moisturiser, you should gently pat it onto the skin and neck after any serums or toners but before sunscreen and makeup. In the evening, moisturiser should be applied only after properly cleansing your face to ensure you’re not trapping in any dirt or grime.

While many moisturisers can be used both morning and night, there are some moisturisers or creams specifically targeted for either daytime or nighttime use. Daytime moisturisers tend to be more lightweight and often include SPF whereas nighttime moisturisers are often more thick and rich to nourish the skin and replenish it while you sleep. There may also be additional active ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and antioxidants to help speed up overnight cell renewal.