Some skincare phrases instantly pique your curiosity (suppose: slugging), and “moisture sandwich” is among the many newest buzzy skincare phrases to seize our consideration. And we are able to thank Dieux Pores and skin co-founder and CEO Charlotte Palermino for placing it on our radar. Her current Instagram reel highlighted the advantages of dampening your pores and skin as you layer your face and lip merchandise to lure water inside.

To additional perceive why we must always incorporate this distinctive stacking method into our routines, we tapped Palermino to interrupt down every part it’s essential know. From how it’s best to strategy sandwiching your pores and skin and lips to the varieties of merchandise it’s best to use, the skincare professional shares all of it beneath. 

What Is A Moisture Sandwich?

As with most stylish skincare phrases nowadays, the phrase “moisture sandwich” doubtless originated from Reddit. It refers back to the strategy of layering your skincare merchandise. “I usually check with sandwiching with regard to trapping water within the pores and skin and lowering transepidermal water loss,” Palermino explains. “By placing lighter, extra watery merchandise on damp pores and skin after which layering one thing thicker, that water will get trapped for longer, permitting for extra hydrated and glad pores and skin.”

In her Instagram video, Palermino reveals how she applies the moisture-sandwich technique to her face and lips. The method barely differs for every space.

• To your lips: Palermino recommends dampening your mouth with faucet water, making use of a easy moisturizer, after which following up with a thick balm. “By dampening your mouth, you’re giving the moisturizer extra of a chance to penetrate. It provides humectants or water-loving elements (like glycerin) within the system extra to carry on to. After which utilizing one thing really “occlusive” (or an ingredient that reduces evaporation of water), you’re giving your mouth a chance to heal and take in all that water,” she explains.
• To your face: “Some folks have pimples, during which case you’re going to need to be cautious round any wealthy lotions as they’ll exacerbate breakouts. And if in case you have dry pores and skin, vaseline could be your new nighttime masks,” she says. 

Her largest rule of thumb for moisture sandwiching your face is to be sure you apply your moisturizer to pores and skin that has been dampened with a mist or faucet water. “From right here, I apply moisturizer,” she shares. “You probably have dry pores and skin, that is the place you can add a face oil after which one thing that’s extra like a balm, nevertheless it will depend on your pores and skin sort and local weather.”

The Advantages

Backside line: Following the moisture-sandwich routine will improve your skincare expertise.  “In doing this, you’re simply trapping moisture and permitting your pores and skin to obtain skincare higher, Palermino says. “Dampening your face helps with product penetration.” 

The skincare guru additionally says that this method additionally has some beauty advantages. “Sure, you possibly can apply highlighter, but when I layer my pores and skin in such a approach that’s it’s shiny, that works too,” she says. “Figuring out my pores and skin is protected and hydrated below my glow is simply one other profit.”

The Merchandise

In relation to her lip sandwich, Palermino reaches for an inexpensive moisturizer like Neutrogena Hydroboost or CeraVe. She’ll then apply Chemist Confessions Balm Voyage ($29) as her topper. “You might use Vaseline, Aquaphor, or any thick chapstick you’ve got mendacity round,” she tells us. “One model I’ve been loving is Hanahana magnificence’s Shea Lip Balm ($12). It is excellent to place over a fundamental moisturizer.”

For her face sandwich, there are a few merchandise Palermino is preserving in rotation. At present, she applies Deux Pores and skin’s forthcoming serum after which Triple Lipid Restore ($128)from Skinceuticals. “Any moisturizer works higher while you dampen your face first, so don’t really feel like it’s essential drop a ton of cash on a moisturizer,” Palermino says. “I’m a fan of drugstore manufacturers like La Roche Posay, Avene, First Support Magnificence, and Cetaphil.” 

She’ll usually spherical out her nighttime routine by making use of Aquaphor, Vaseline, or Chemist Confession’s Balm Voyage. However on the nights she makes use of a prescription retinoid, she’ll forego this step. “As a result of these thicker waxes and balms are occlusive, they’ll intensify the irritation of actives, so please skip on the nights you’re doing a therapy or prescription that may be irritating,” she explains. 

Product Picks

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  Neutrogena Hydro Increase

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  Chemist Confessions

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  Skinceuticals

The Precautions

Palermino affords one disclaimer relating to moisture sandwiching: “Don’t do it with retinol, exfoliating acids, or something that may be irritating simply to be secure.” She additionally emphasizes that whereas Vaseline would not clog pores, it will possibly lure sebum, useless pores and skin, and micro organism and set off breakouts for folks with acne-prone pores and skin.