On warm days – in spring, hot summer and at the beginning of autumn – our skin needs care which won’t make it feel weighed down or overwhelmed.

Too heavy moisturiser may turn out to be a mistake. What to do to give your skin nourishment without overloading the epidermis? If the temperature goes above 15 celsius degrees and your skin feels bad, try out a lightweight pleasant gel moisturiser. Look through the article to learn how it works and if it is actually a must-have.

What is a face gel moisturiser?

A gel moisturiser is a weightless gel which makes a perfect choice – not just summer. The product has been designed to ensure the best absorption. It doesn’t leave a sticky residue on the skin. It focuses on deeper skin portions and is supposed to nourish or hydrate without leaving a greasy layer on your face. A gel moisturiser brings a new dimension in skin care. It isn’t a serum yet but it’s no longer a traditional moisturiser.

How does a gel moisturiser work? Gel moisturiser benefits

Gel moisturisers – due to lighter formulas – work in a slightly different way than regular face moisturisers. Most of all, they are meant for hydrating, therefore, their names often have the following prefixes: hydro and hydra. The most popular gel moisturisers are Vichy Slow Age Nuit, Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel or Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream.

Every skin type needs moisture, including oily and combination skin which requires creams not weighing down or plugging skin pores (the outlets of oil glands). That is why gel moisturisers make a perfect solution. What’s more, dry skin is also going to welcome a hydrating boost of deeper layers of the epidermis. It is often recommended to apply a traditional moisturiser after the gel. In this way, the gel fulfils the function of a primer – a moisturising makeup base. Such products are known as hydration boosters.

What does a gel moisturiser contain?

The composition of a gel cream is a bit different from the ingredients of regular moisturisers. Most of all, this type of the product is a combination of conditioning substances which have a gentle occlusive effect – hence the slightly creamy consistency. The occlusive coat is necessary to keep lighter molecules from escaping from the epidermis. Hyaluronic acid usually works as the gel base in such moisturisers – it is aimed at moisturising and binding water molecules deep in the epidermis. Other lightweight ingredients which moisturise, soothe and revitalize the skin: Aloe vera and Passiflora edulis extract (a succulent of high resistance to hard conditions, an excellent hydration activator).

How to use a gel moisturiser?

• Instead of a regular moisturiser – a perfect choice for oily or combination skin which tends to get unhealthy shine. A gel moisturiser is used to moisturise the skin without overburdening it – an ideal for summer and spring. Lots of them contain mattifying ingredients so your face stays perfectly matte and smooth for long hours.
• As a primer for a regular moisturiser – a good option for winter or for dry skin which requires intense enhancement. A gel moisturiser intensifies the day and night cream’s effect.
• As a nighttime gel mask – if your skin needs a superb moisture boost and has lost its elasticity. A gel moisturiser works as an excellent therapy restoring its health. All you need to do is apply a thick layer of the gel and drop off. The cream should be absorbed throughout the night. In the morning, wash the face as usual and immediately feel the difference in the skin elasticity.
• Instead of a face serum – mix your gel moisturiser with a few drops of natural oil twice a week and apply to the skin. In this way, you are going to get an oil-based serum having strong skin-repairing and soothing power. An unflawed option for dry, sensitive and mature skin which has lost its elasticity and radiance.