Let’s talk about Moisturisers today… A moisturiser is a barrier and should only be used to protect the newly balanced acid mantle. If you find you are searching desperately for your moisturiser then you are definitely using the wrong cleanser. Moisturisers cannot penetrate deeper than the epidermis, contrary to popular belief, as their molecular structure is too large to pass through the lipid bilayers. If this was possible then we would fill with water in a pool or bath. However, serums and boosters have a smaller molecular structure and can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. To get the best out of your expensive creams and lotions remember to prepare the skin correctly at first

Author Info

Kelly Dermody