After applying a face serum, the next step is to apply a moisturizer.
Why Apply Moisturizer After Serum?
According to skincare guidelines, moisturizing your face is the final step in this part of your routine. The moisturizer serves a crucial purpose: it helps to seal the serum into the skin. This allows the beneficial ingredients from the serum to work more effectively and also helps to lock in hydration. This sealing action is noted to help make your skin glow.
How to Apply Moisturizer After Serum
- Wait: After gently patting the serum into your skin, wait for at least a minute. This allows the serum to absorb properly before the next layer is applied.
- Measure: Squeeze a small amount of your chosen moisturizer onto your hand.
- Apply: Gently rub it over your entire face.
Step-by-Step Routine
Here is a simple breakdown of this part of your skincare routine:
- Cleanse your face.
- Apply toner (optional).
- Apply face serum.
- Wait at least a minute.
- Apply moisturizer.
This sequence ensures that your skin receives the concentrated benefits of the serum, which are then sealed in by the protective and hydrating layer of moisturizer.
