MD Dermatology

Moisturise to keep skin healthy By SANDRA LOW startwo@thestar.com.my It’s important to keep our skin moisturised but not all moisturisers are created equal. IN THE dark ages when people were exposed to extreme weather, it would be normal and even necessary to smear animal fats or oils on to the face and body, to nurse injuries or keep the skin from drying out, or in other words, keep it moisturised. Fortunately, we don’t have to go through all that hassle anymore as women today can comfortably unscrew a tube or a jar of skincare product, and enjoy its effects in the comfort of her own home or a spa. There are so many types of products in the market today, ranging from those which tout to provide “instant” or “overnight” hydration, to time-release moisturisation creams. One wonders whether there is any real difference between such products or are they all just a marketing ploy to sell the product. ‘It’s importan t to use a facial moisturiser as it hel