Just like how you stock your wardrobe ahead of the winter season, prepping your skin before the cold weather is a good idea too!Your skin deserves extra love during this season, and one thing that works best is a moisturiser. While there’s no denying the fact that it is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine, a moisturiser doesn’t last longer than an hour or two. One hack that my mom swears by is applying moisturiser on damp skin, and it really works! If your moisturiser doesn’t last more than an hour on your skin, you need to try this winter skincare hack ASAP!

Winter skincare hack to make your moisturiser last all day!

Regardless of how big of a pro you are when it comes to skincare, you might still not be using the moisturiser to its fullest potential. Yes, applying a moisturiser in the morning and night is an essential step in your beauty regimen, and there are quite a few tips that can help you maximise your moisturiser’s benefits. One is applying it on damp skin.

Do you towel dry your skin before applying moisturiser to it? Don’t! My mom says that you should apply a moisturiser on damp skin to make it last all day and help lock in hydration. And the same goes for your body. While it works for me, if you don’t believe it works, you need to hear from an expert.

Dermatologist Dr Neha Dubey took to her Instagram to share this hack that makes your moisturiser last all day! “Whether your skin is dry or oily (or a combination of both), winter’s cold and dry air will take its toll and make daily moisturizing even more necessary. So, make sure you make the most out of it by applying it on DAMP skin,” she writes on Instagram.

On days when you have no time to apply moisturiser to your skin after applying it once – this hack may work for you. Applying moisturiser on your damp skin will help to lock the hydration in, making your skin moisturised.

Why should you moisturise your skin during winter?

There are multiple reasons why you should use a skin and face moisturiser regularly. Here are the top reasons you must know:

1. For locking in natural moisture

This is the biggest benefit of applying moisturiser regularly on the skin. Winter can easily strip your skin of its natural oils, and using a good moisturiser on damp skin will enhance the moisture content.

2. Helps get rid of dry skin

It goes without saying that the winter season can be harsh on the skin, making it prone to dryness and itchiness. The end result – flaking and cracking of the skin which none of us want. The best solution, in this case, is applying a moisturiser regularly that will help your skin be healthy and smooth.

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3. Protects you from skin rays

The harmful rays of the sun can affect you during the winter season as well. Applying a moisturiser with SPF in it will not only keep your skin hydrated but protect it from the harsh UVA and UVB rays of the sun as well.