If you do one thing in your daily skin care routine, that thing should be adding some moisture to your pretty face.
Our skin is bombarded with stress on a daily basis, it is fighting off invaders left and right. If you continually dry out your skin, it will be weak and unstable. You will start to show signs of aging, redness, acne... any number of conditions that is a response to poor skin health. The skin needs moisture in more ways than just drinking water, although your skin really appreciates your effort.
We need to get to the basics: How do I find a good moisturizer? Well, a good way to start is picking one up at the store and looking at the ingredients. Some key words for moisturizing properties are hylauronic acid, glycerin, sorbitol, beeswax, squalane/squalene, propylene glycol, lanolin, and so forth. Some more natural ingredients from plants include: algae, comfrey, grapeseed extract, jojoba, olive, rose, sesame, shea butter, and soy.
If you're looking for an easy to use, wallet-friendly way of adding moisture to your skin, I would recommend Jojoba Oil. This oil is actually a wax found in a shrub in southern parts of Arizona, California, and northern Mexico. Jojoba Oil mimics the sebum found in our oil glands, so it is beneficial for any skin type. It's also antibacterial, so it's perfect to help combat acne. You can find Jojoba Oil at any health food store, and it's affordable (around $4-5 for one ounce). Always look for "100% pure/organic". You don't need much to get it over your entire face, about 3-4 drops. It also makes for an excellent make up remover!
So do your skin a solid and moisturize!
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