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What to use: Any SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen works. A light lotion formula is easiest to keep by the door so you actually use it. Apply it as the last step in your morning routine, right before you leave the house.
Step 2: Moisturize the Right Way
Moisturizing isn’t just about softness — it’s about keeping the skin barrier intact. When your skin barrier is healthy, it holds onto water better and looks plumper. When it’s compromised (from over-washing, harsh soaps, dry weather), fine lines look more pronounced and skin looks older than it is.
The ingredients that actually do the work:
Glycerin – draws moisture into the skin. Cheap, effective, found in most drugstore hand lotions.
Ceramides – help repair and maintain the skin barrier. Look for these in CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, and similar formulas.
Hyaluronic acid – holds water in the skin. Works best when applied to slightly damp skin.
Shea butter / plant oils – seal moisture in. Good for nighttime use when you don’t need your hands to be non-greasy.
Apply moisturizer immediately after washing your hands — within a minute or two, while your skin is still slightly damp. This is when ingredients absorb best and when you’ll get the most benefit from even a basic lotion.
