What are the benefits of gel moisturizer?
Sara P.
A dermatologist based in Canada.
Overview
If you have dry or eczema-prone skin and decide to try a moisturizing gel, check the ingredient list to make sure the gel is free of fragrances and dyes and contains little or no herbal ingredients, which can lead to irritation and allergic reactions. Bordone.
Gels should mainly be composed of ingredients that help the skin to attract water. Unlike creams, gels are rich in moisturizers (such as aloe and glycerin) and are poor in thicker occlusive substances (such as oils and butter).
What is a moisturizing gel?
Moisturizing gels are a great way to moisturize your skin if you have oily skin, if you want to use a lighter product in the spring and summer, or if you want to moisturize your skin. Since I have to apply moisturizer all day long when my skin is very dry, the gel makes it much easier to apply.
Who should try gel moisturizers?
Gel moisturizers are effective for most skin types. They’re particularly helpful for people with acne-prone skin or oily skin since they don’t add oil to the skin’s already-oily surface, Dr. Saedi says.
What are the benefits of gel moisturizer?
According to Northwestern Medicine, moisturizing gels are water-based and usually oil-free, which is especially beneficial for people with oily skin (more on this later). Many moisturizing gels contain hyaluronic acid, which can deeply moisturize the skin. Dehydrated skin is dehydrated rather than oily skin, because the moisturizing gel moisturizer is water-based, so it can moisturize it. In addition to moisturizing, moisturizing gel moisturizers can also have a plumping effect on the appearance of the skin, making the skin look more vigorous and younger, and making wrinkles less obvious.
Moisturizer gel can leave your skin feeling fresh and less weighed down when compared with a rich moisturizer. This makes them a great option for people who don’t like the feeling of a thicker cream on the skin, says Lindsey Bordone, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City.
Dehydrated skin is skin that lacks water rather than oil and since gel moisturizers are water-based, they can bestow hydration. This is particularly true if they are formulated with hyaluronic acid, which allows for more water retention in skin.
Applying moisturizer gel to skin in the morning and/or evening after facial cleanser, after shaving, or when signs of nervousness are just beginning to appear help for the best moisturizing skin care effect.
HiSqin™ Gotu Kola Calming Gel Post
This Seaweed-based soothing gel provides the ultimate hydration while calming botanicals tend to sensitive or irritated skin.
Rich in Shiitake and Mannentake Mushroom BioComplex, the unique gel texture immediately cools when applied to even the most sensitive skin.
Plant derived Pseudo Hyaluronate Acid and Organic Extracts of Gotu Kola and Green Teas create a potent cocktail of herbal nourishment.
May be used daily or nightly as a moisturizer or as a post treatment on irritated or inflamed skin.
Takeaway
Moisturizing your skin doesn't always mean a thick cream; it can also be an ultra-light gel that will give your skin the hydration it needs during the day.
If you have dry or eczema-prone skin and decide to give a gel moisturizer a try, check the ingredients list to make sure the gel is free of fragrance and dyes which can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.
DISCLAIMER Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.
