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The Benefits of Glycerin—How to Harness This Moisture Magnet for Glowing Skin

Renee Rouleau

They excel at moisturizing, softening, and conditioning the skin. This barrier is created with lipids (aka oils), and it’s where your skin’s moisture barrier comes into play —it keeps the good in and the bad out. Because of this, it’s essential that you apply a moisturizer after using a humectant like glycerin.

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Winter Skin Care Tips: The Best Serums, Face Oils & Moisturizers

Eminence Organics

Winter Skin Care Tips: The Best Serums, Face Oils & Moisturizers Written By (old): Thea Christie While a winter wonderland draws feelings of cozy comfort, it has the potential to wreak havoc on your skin. Icy temperatures and blustery winds bring the dreaded side effect of depleting your skin’s moisture and leaving it dry and dull.

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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Skincare Product Categories Most skincare products can be broken down into four main categories: cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and serums. Moisturizers Moisturizers are crucial for keeping your skin hydrated and protected. How to use: Apply a few drops to clean skin before moisturizing. Can be used morning and night.

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MERIT Great Skin Priming Moisturizer Hydrates Skin All Day

MedEsthetics

MERIT's new Great Skin Priming Moisturizer uses arctic microalgae to give skin eco-friendly, time-released hydration all day long.

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“Open Sandwich” Moisturization Regimen Does Not Affect Bioactivity of Retinols and Retinoids

Dermatology Times

Asha Patel Shah, MD, MBA, FAAD, discusses recent research on retinol and retinoid bioactivity when layered with moisturizers highlighted at AAD 2025.

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Age Gracefully: Effective Anti-Aging Tips from a Skincare Expert

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Tip 6: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate As we age, our skin loses moisture more easily. Look for products containing hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help lock in moisture. End with a nourishing moisturizer, and don't forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

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Tech Neck: Expert-Approved Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Neck Lines

Renee Rouleau

That means you should be caring for the skin on your neck in the same way that you care for the skin on your face (yes, that means cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing… the whole nine yards). Dr. Mariwalla suggests using a sandwiching technique, in which you apply moisturizer, then retinol, then another layer of moisturizer.

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