Can Moisturizing Help Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles?

Dermal fillers are an ideal option for skin that has developed permanent, deep wrinkles that are visible even when the face isn’t moving. These lines are caused by the depletion of fat and collagen, which makes them especially treatable with injectables like JUVÉDERM^® ULTRA. Los Angeles’ Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills team explains that hyaluronic acid-based fillers and other cosmetic treatments are effective, but another way of temporarily improving the appearance of your skin is simply by moisturizing.

Exposure to the sun and sea during the summer holidays often leaves our skin cracked and flaky. While some skin care products are optional in your weekly routine, moisturizing is an absolute must to maintain a healthy and radiant complexion. But why, exactly, is moisturizing so important? The obvious reason is to prevent dry skin. Whether you live in a hot or cold climate, there are environmental stressors that strip the moisture from the skin, so we need to constantly replace what has already been lost with a good moisturizer to soothe dry skin and stop it from becoming dry again in the future.

However, there are some lesser-known perks of moisturizing, such as the fact that it helps to regulate your skin’s oil production to help you avoid acne breakouts. Moisturizers that contain SPF provide an additional layer of sun protection, they can soothe irritated and inflamed skin (called xerosis), and they even have antiaging benefits. 

Although we often search for powerful antioxidant serums and creams, using a simple moisturizer is one of the most overlooked anti-aging techniques. As our skin;s metabolism slows, it doesn’t produce as much natural oils or hyaluronic acid to retain water, so it’s more critical than ever to use products such as creams, lotions, gels, and serums to restore the needed moisture. 

Moisturizing on its own won’t prevent wrinkles from occurring, but it will temporarily enhance the skin’s appearance as it seals in water to hide the creases and lines. Skin that is hydrated and nourished with a moisturizer appears to be plumper, firmer, and more youthful looking than dry skin. These products do for your skin what drinking water will do for the rest of your body. 

Your skin is comprised of three different layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis or fatty layer. Water is constantly evaporating through the epidermis (surface layer) of the skin, so the role of a moisturizer is to either lock in that moisture or replenish what has been taken. Read on to find out how to choose the ideal moisturizing products that are most effective for you:

Determine Your Skin Type

You need to find a moisturizer that’s suitable for your skin type on your face, and since the skin there is more fragile, it should be one that’s different from what you use on your body. Lightweight, oil-free, and water-based moisturizers are best for oily skin, while dry skin needs a heavier, oil-based product. For sensitive skin, choose a product that’s hypoallergenic and contains gentle ingredients like aloe. Combination skin responds well to a lighter moisturizer on the entire face, but a thicker cream on certain parts. 

Look for SPF and Antioxidants 

It’s best to choose a moisturizer that’s formulated with sunscreen and has an SPF of 30 or higher, regardless of what skin type you have. Since antioxidants help your skin to neutralize harmful free radicals from UV radiation or pollution, they’re also a highly beneficial ingredient in moisturizers. 

Avoid the Extras 

When you’re checking the labels on moisturizers, try to avoid products that contain certain ingredients that can be harmful to facial skin, including colorings and perfumes, lanolin, waxes, shea butter, and too many acids.

Learn more about the advantages of everything from injectable fillers to moisturizers from Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills if you want to restore skin that looks firmer and more youthful. Submit a contact form onlineor call 310-246-0495 to set up a consultation.