10 Moisturizer Ingredients and Their Benefits
The composition of moisturizing creams is a clever mixture of several ingredients forming an aqueous phase and an oily phase. What are the 10 main ingredients in a moisturizer and what are their benefits for preparing and rehydrating your skin for fall?
A moisturizing cream with shea butter
Shea butter is a powerful moisturizer and protector for the skin. If you want to create a balm, mix two tablespoons of melted shea butter and add a few drops of calendula essential oil. Then let the mixture cool and apply it every evening as a night cream.
A moisturizing cream with argan oil
Argan oil is an oil with many aesthetic properties. It can be used as a day cream or as a night cream to combat dry skin thanks to its restructuring properties. You can also add a few drops of argan oil to your moisturizer.
A moisturizing cream with rose water
Rose water is a hydrosol widely used in cosmetics, because it has moisturizing principles that are very good for the skin. Rose water is concentrated in essential fatty acids to preserve the firmness and hydration of the skin.
A moisturizing cream with sweet almond oil
Vegetable oils have moisturizing and antioxidant properties, which is why they are often essential in the components of a moisturizing cream. You can use pure sweet almond oil before applying your night cream or mix it with a few drops of lavender essential oil.
A moisturizing cream with olive oil
As with sweet almond oil, olive oil can be used pure or distilled with a few drops of ylang-ylang essential oil, before applying your night cream.
A moisturizing cream with jojoba oil
Jojoba oil can be applied as a day cream before applying makeup. A few drops gently massaged with your fingertips onto the driest areas of your face will be enough to properly rehydrate your skin as fall arrives.
A moisturizing cream with beeswax
Beeswax has emollient properties, it is rich in vitamin A and is often used to moisturize the skin. By mixing a tablespoon of beeswax with a tablespoon of rose water and a few drops of sweet almond essential oils, you will obtain a particularly moisturizing balm.
A yogurt moisturizer
Natural yogurt is made with animal fat with moisturizing properties. You can therefore use it as a cream by adding a few drops of lavender essential oil. Apply the mixture to your face for 5 minutes then rinse with clean water.
A moisturizing cream with aloe vera
Aloe vera contains a large number of nutrients, minerals and amino acids with strong hydrating power. If you want to use aloe vera as a beauty treatment, take a dab of aloe vera gel and add a few drops of essential oil, apply the mixture to your skin like a serum.
An avocado moisturizer
Avocado is rich in essential fatty acids and is therefore often used in moisturizing products. To make your avocado cream, mix half an avocado with a teaspoon of honey. Apply the cream to your face and leave for 10 minutes. Then rinse with cool water.
