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Moisturizing your skin is one of the essential parts of a healthy skin care routine. But do you know which ingredients should be there in your moisturizer to give your skin the maximum benefits? 

Our blog will tell you about the ingredients you should look for when picking the best face moisturizer. Let’s take a look!

 

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  • Hyaluronic Acid

This is one of the most trending skin care ingredients presently, and all for the right reasons. Do you know that hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water? No doubt why it's called the hydration lifesaver for the skin!

Hyaluroinc acid is a humectant. Humectants tend to act like a sponge. They pull water from the surroundings and seal it in your skin to give you long-lasting hydration. Since the main work of a moisturizer is to give your skin hydration, you should make sure that it contains hyaluronic acid. 

Your skin originally has hyaluronic acid, but its concentration decreases as your skin ages. This is one of the reasons for sagging skin. Using a hyaluronic acid moisturizer can help you get plump skin. 

  • Ceramides

Ceramides are heroes that do not get praised properly. They are already present in your skin in the form of fatty acids and play a key role in the functioning of your outer skin barrier. They restrict germs from entering your skin and keep the outer barrier well hydrated. 

You need ceramides in your moisturizer because the naturally present ceramides in your skin get depleted with age and sun exposure. Ceramides are also suitable for all skin types since they are naturally a part of the skin barrier. 

  • Essential Oils

Essential oils are evergreen ingredients. They are preferred for all kinds of skin care products, be it soap, serum, moisturizer, etc. These are also fatty acids and provide ample moisture to your skin. 

Essential oils like jojoba oil, rosehip oil, argan oil, etc., are very useful in nourishing and moisturizing your skin to give you a natural glow. However, always make sure to buy makeup moisturizers with diluted quantities of essential oils since they can be irritants for sensitive skin.

  • Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

An SPF containing moisturizer is not essential. However, it does get brownie points for giving your skin 2-in-1 protection. Though this added ingredient is not offering you benefits like hydration or smoothness, it blocks the harmful UV rays that may cause pigmentation, skin aging, etc. 

Choose a moisturizer containing SPF 30 and above if you do not wish to use sunscreen at all. Choose a moisturizer having SPF 15 if you wish to use sunscreen with your moisturizer. Alternatively, you can always use a natural moisturizer not containing SPF and layer it with sunscreen. 

  • Glycerin

This is also a humectant like hyaluronic acid and helps lock in moisture in the skin. Most skin care products contain glycerin for hydration benefits. It smoothes out the skin and makes it soft and younger-looking. 

Glycerin also acts like an emollient. This means that it has a tendency to soften the skin surface. This is especially good for people suffering from psoriasis or eczema that leaves your skin with dry patches. 

Our Recommendations: 

Urban Rani Youth Preserve Cream from Nourish Mantra contains essential oil, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin. It also contains natural ingredients like Gotu kola and okra extracts. It is one of the best anti-aging moisturizers in the market and helps hydrate your skin to give you a natural glow. 

To Sum It Up

Since there are hundreds of face moisturizers in the market, choosing the best moisturizer for your face becomes difficult. We have boiled it down to the most crucial factor- The Ingredients, to help you choose better.