Generally, moisturizers are a vital part of any skincare regimen because of their capability to keep the skin hydrated and fully protected from dryness. In the case of atopic dermatitis or other forms of eczema, moisturizers are highly mandatory.
Although in recent times, there’s been a debate as regards whether moisturizers are needed for people with oily or combination skin. This and many more are what we will be covering in this article. But please note that moisturizers are for everyone regardless of skin type.
If you have any questions about moisturizers, join us in our article today as we explore the different types of moisturizers, factors to consider before choosing your moisturizer and the importance of adding moisturizers to your skin regimen.
Let’s get down to it!
What Are Moisturizers?
Moisturizers are skincare products formulated to provide moisture and keep the skin hydrated. They could be in the form of lotions, creams, ointment or balm mixed with emollients. Lotions are the lightest form, while creams are slightly heavier but lighter than ointments.
Most moisturizers work by locking in moisture and creating a temporary seal to protect the skin from external or environmental irritants. Furthermore, moisturizers could also be great for nourishing dry skin, preventing lines and soothing sensitive skin.
Types Of Moisturizers
We have three major types of moisturizers based on their active ingredients and how they function on the skin.
Let’s take a brief look at them.
Humectants largely contain hyaluronic acids, glycerol, amino acids, and lactic acids. They draw moisture or water from the surrounding air to the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis. Suppose you are using skincare products that dry up fast, like alcohol. Then, you might want to check out humectant moisturizers.
These moisturizers are mainly oil-based ingredients, such as silicones, beeswax, and petroleum jelly. They act as a physical barrier to prevent unnecessary water loss from the skin. Typically, occlusive moisturizers are thick and feel quite heavy. They are mostly recommended for individuals with dry skin.
This type largely contains oil-based ingredients such as cocoa butter, dimethicone, mineral oil, jojoba oil, collagen, ceramide and shea butter. They work together to revitalize the lost lipids in the skin. Typically, emollients hydrate, protect and smoothen out dry or rough skin. It’s safe to say they improve skin texture and appearance to look smoother. Some ingredients, like collagen, possess anti-aging properties for reducing fine lines or wrinkles.
Choosing The Right Moisturizers
Choosing the right moisturizers for your skin depends on several factors, such as age, ingredients, skin condition and skin type.
But for this article, we will consider how to choose the right moisturizer for the four basic skin types.
Oily Skin
We advise choosing lightweight or water-based moisturizer to reduce your chances of developing clogged pores that eventually lead to acne.
You can check for the term non-comedogenic on its label. For this, we recommend our Control Serum PH 5.5 and Placental Moisturizer. These moisturizers have lesser chances of clogging your pores.
Dry Skin
We recommend using heavier or oil-based moisturizers with urea or propylene glycol to trap moisture and nutrients from leaving the dry skin. The oil-based moisturizing formula will prevent water from escaping the skin’s surface.
If your skin falls under this category, kindly check our Carrot Moisturizer and Ita Nourishing Cream.
Combination Skin
If you find yourself under this group, you can benefit from any moisturizing formula that balances oil production, providing complete hydration to the skin. Of course, you need a non-greasy, water-based moisturizer.
Hence, we recommend our Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Collagen Elastin for Face & Neck.
Sensitive Skin
This particular skin type is highly vulnerable to irritations, dryness and responses to certain ingredients like fragrance or dye. For this, we recommend our Azulene Moisturizer and Mary Calm Cannabis Moisturizer.
These amazing products can calm irritation and soothe very sensitive skin.
In Conclusion
Summer is almost here! Applying excellent moisturizers to stay moisturized entirely and hydrated is incomplete if you don’t apply sunscreen on top of it. You’d risk multiple skin damage or pigmentation problems if you expose your skin to UV rays without sunblock.
However, we ultimately recommend our 24-hour Sunblock SPF 50 Regular. Once moisturized, apply your sunblock to keep your skin protected throughout the day! This is suitable for all skin tones. It has no color.
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