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Benefits Of Moisturising Your Body Regularly

Your body is a temple and deserves to be treated with love and kindness. Our bodies do a lot for us, more than we can acknowledge sometimes, and one of the best ways to look after the skin you’re in is to establish a skincare regime. From cleansing, moisturising, and exfoliating, every step in your regime is important and plays a big role in keeping your skin soft and supple. Most people know that they should be moisturising their bodies regularly, but aren’t quite sure why moisturised skin is important and what benefits it has.

If you’ve had a skin condition, you’ll be equipped on just how sensitive skin can really be. Not moisturising your body can lead to an entire host of unwanted problems, such as dry skin, flaking skin, eczema, and much more. Dove loves and cares for your skin, and that’s why we offer a wide range of body washes and moisturisers that are perfect for many skin types. Our products are easily accessible and will leave your skin feeling luxuriously soft, smooth, and healthy looking.

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How To Moisturise Your Body Effectively

There’s no right or wrong way to moisturise your body, but the number of times you do it can make all the difference. The best way to start off would be to wash your body with a gentle Dove cleanser to rid your skin of any dirt and excess oil. Dove cleansers are especially unique because they don’t strip moisture from your skin but ensure that your skin is hydrated even as you shower. Next, you can take a generous amount of your favourite Dove moisturiser and rub it into your skin. From the tips of your toes to your neck, make sure you moisturise your entire body to reap the benefits of our skin-loving body lotions. Some people like to moisturise in the day and night, but it’s entirely up to you and what works for your skin type. Find a routine that works for you and stick to it.

The 5 Advantages of Moisturising Your Body Daily

We all know that moisturising our body is good for us, but did you know that there are many advantages of moisturising your body daily? It takes less than 5 minutes out of your day to give your skin the nourishing goodness it needs to remain soft and healthy. Take a look at these 5 incredible advantages when you get into a routine of moisturising your body daily.

1. Moisturising helps prevent a lot of skin issues

Some skin types are very sensitive and react negatively to too much or lack thereof of skincare. Depending on your skin type, moisturising daily can help prevent a lot of skin issues. People with dry skin know the importance of keeping their skin well hydrated and those with sensitive skin know the importance of doing this effectively. You can prevent skin issues such as eczema, body acne, and even wrinkles.

2. It can reduce blemishes

Blemishes can make some people feel insecure and as most people associate them with a lack of proper skincare. Your skin needs the nourishing ingredients so that it can replace dead skin cells for new ones to form and glow. When there is excess sebum, spots tend to form and can cause acne. By washing your face regularly and moisturising your skin, you can reduce blemishes from popping up.

3. Moisturising provides nourishment to the skin

Your skin needs certain vitamins and minerals to regenerate and stay healthy. The ingredients found in moisturisers work hand-in-hand with your lifestyle and diet in supplying the skin with healthy nourishment. The next time you think you don’t have enough time to moisturise, remember that your skin needs it to fight off bacteria and remain soft and supple.

4. It fights wrinkles

Ageing is an undeniable event that will happen to everyone at some point in life. The beauty behind it is that our skin is strong enough to keep our body safe and healthy. You can reduce the appearance of ageing skin on your body, neck, and hands by moisturising daily and eating enough skin-boosting and age-fighting foods to give you that youthful and graceful glow.

5. Apply it right after your shower daily

The best way to lock in the moisture and nourishment of your favourite Dove moisturiser is to apply it straight after your daily shower. By doing this, you are keeping your skin well-hydrated for the day. This will also prevent your skin from drying out if you like to have slightly warmer showers.

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