Choosing a moisturiser
The right moisturiser is the one that suits your skin and that you’ll use every day. It doesn’t need to be expensive.
A simple routine
Morning: cleanse if you need to, moisturise, then apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen. Makeup goes on top.
Night: cleanse to remove sunscreen and makeup, apply any active product such as vitamin A, then moisturise.
Matching a moisturiser to your skin
- Dry skin: richer creams with ingredients such as ceramides, shea butter and glycerin.
- Oily or acne-prone skin: light, oil-free lotions or gels labelled “non-comedogenic”.
- Sensitive skin: short ingredient lists, no fragrance, and patch testing before full use.
- Mature skin: a richer night cream, often combined with a vitamin A product.
Moisturisers that do more
Some night products contain active ingredients that help texture and tone:
- Fruit acids (alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic and lactic acid) smooth the surface.
- Vitamin A (retinol and retinaldehyde) supports skin renewal.
Start slowly with any active ingredient, as they can irritate at first. Stronger products are available on prescription, and a doctor can advise whether they suit you.
When to see a doctor
See your GP or a dermatologist if your skin stays dry, itchy or inflamed despite moisturising, as it may be eczema or another skin condition.
This article is general information, not medical advice. All procedures carry risks.
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Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.