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    Why should I apply face moisturizer?
    Mohiba Tareen, MD
    FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist
    Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.
    FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist
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    When you apply a moisturizer to your face, it keeps your skin hydrated, supple, and elastic.
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    What ingredients should I look for in a moisturizer?
    Mohiba Tareen, MD
    FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist
    Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.
    FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist
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    Moisturizers that have a ceramide base help water stay deeper in the skin barrier. Shea butter is also fantastic, but it's a nut derivative, so be careful using it if you're allergic. Glycerine is also great, as well as petrolatum. Dimethicone-based moisturizers are also good to use.
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    How do you apply moisturizer on an oily face after washing?
    Jennifer Boidy, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Jennifer Boidy is a Registered Nurse based in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to her nursing career, she also works as a Healthcare Content Strategist & Writer, helping businesses and non-profits market their products and services to healthcare provider organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare services vendors. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include pharmaceuticals & life sciences, health technology, medical devices & diagnostics, health insurance & managed care, and healthcare services & facilities. Her certification as a Registered Nurse was issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Marketing and Finance. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Carroll Community College in 2012.
    Registered Nurse
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    Oily skin still needs moisture just like other types of skin, especially after washing. Using a lighter moisturizer, such as a lotion rather than a cream, is better for oily skin. Also be sure to choose a water-based lotion that is labeled non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog your pores. After washing, pat your skin dry, and gently spread the lotion onto your face using your fingertips.
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    Can I apply a face brightening cream after applying moisturizer?
    Jennifer Boidy, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Jennifer Boidy is a Registered Nurse based in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to her nursing career, she also works as a Healthcare Content Strategist & Writer, helping businesses and non-profits market their products and services to healthcare provider organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare services vendors. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include pharmaceuticals & life sciences, health technology, medical devices & diagnostics, health insurance & managed care, and healthcare services & facilities. Her certification as a Registered Nurse was issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Marketing and Finance. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Carroll Community College in 2012.
    Registered Nurse
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    It is generally more effective to apply any facial treatments before moisturizers so that you get the best absorption and most benefit. Always be sure to do a patch test on an obscure area (such as under the chin or behind the ear) before using a new treatment product. If irritation develops within 48 hours, avoid using the product.
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