Natural Face Moisturizers are such an important part of any skin care routine! We all want hydrated and supple skin. But, not all moisturizers are created equally and not all are the best choice for you, depending on your skin type. Plus, with daily use of these products (if not twice per day), you want to make sure the ingredients are high quality and clean. I am breaking it all down for you today so you can find the best natural face moisturizer to get hydrated, glowing skin.
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What is an ideal moisturizer?
At its most basic level, a moisturizer is a preparation (typically a lotion or a cream) that when applied to the skin will prevent or relieve dryness.
Makes sense and seems simple enough. But, when you consider how many different brands and products are out there that have claims of moisturizing your skin, it can get overwhelming. Plus, there are moisturizers, balms, creams and oils. All of a sudden preventing and relieving dryness seems a whole lot more complicated. But, I am going to break it all down so you know exactly what to look for in a daily moisturizer.
Based on an article from the National Institute of Health, an ideal moisturizer should:
- Reduce and prevent further transepidermal water loss (this is when water passes through the different layers of your skin and eventually evaporates)
- Restore lipid barrier
- Hypoallergenic, nonsensitizing, fragrance free, noncomedogenic
- Absorb immediately, providing immediate hydration
- Cosmetically acceptable
- Affordable
Of course I am going to take it a step further as you know I only want top notch ingredients to put on my skin and have absorbed into my body. I think an ideal moisturizer should have only the best natural ingredients too!
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Face Oils vs. Moisturizer
Face oils and moisturizers are different and work differently. A face oil is going to retain and seal in moisture in your skin since it’s a occlusive while also providing nourishment. You want an oil to have a blend of essential fatty acids (EFA’s) or omegas and it obviously doesn’t include any water. Oils also can contain a mix of essential oils that help to balance the skin and provide therapeutic properties.
Oil’s work perfectly with our skin’s cutaneous and get to the center of the epidermis. Many people with oily or acne-prone skin think they should avoid oils- when really the opposite is true. Using oils helps bring balance to the skin and doesn’t clog pores like other moisturizers that contain emulsifiers, waxes, etc.
Moisturizers (lotions or creams), in comparison, are composed of both oil and water. This means they not only add hydration to your skin due to the water content, but seal it in with the oil. The difference between a cream and a lotion is that a cream is heavier and has a higher percentage of oil in it and moisturizers are humectants and draw moisture to the skin.
Oils do a great job of shielding your skin from the elements and are the perfect product to apply after a moisturizer. Applying your moisturizer first is best before an oil so your skin can really soak it up, then apply your oil to seal in the moisture. When you choose the correct moisturizer for your skincare routine, it can really up the health of your skin.
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Does my skin type matter when choosing a moisturizer?
YES!!! You want a moisturizer that is going to work with your skin and has ingredients to improve any ‘problem’ areas you may have while also giving you that extra boost of hydration. Even Mayo Clinic agrees!
More than likely you have a pretty good idea of your skin type. However, I do have a video you can watch where I share all about skin types and what you need to know. I also have a quiz you can take HERE. This quiz will really help you narrow down what skin type you have and I will send you the #1 skin care tip for your skin type too. To have the most effective skin care routine, you really should be picking out all of your products based on your skin type. Now, onto my picks for the best natural face moisturizers!
How can I hydrate my skin without a moisturizer?
Lifestyle choices can definitely make a difference in your skin! Here are a few of my top tips that will help your skin from getting dried out:
- Take an Omega 3 supplement. This can literally hydrate your skin from the inside out.
- Drink water. If your body is dehydrated it’s going to show on your skin as well. Make sure you’re drinking half your body weight in water. Also, make sure you’re adding a little salt to your water so you actually retain it or get some electrolytes.
- Get a humidifier. Put one in your room to help combat dry skin. Especially great to run at night while you’re sleeping. This helps to bring moisture to the skin.
- Keep showers short. Don’t take long showers as this can strip away your skin’s moisture. Use more lukewarm water and keep your showering time to 5 minutes.
- Steer clear of harsh cleansers. Stick with oil or cream cleansers. These are going to hydrate your skin versus strip it.
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How I can hydrate my face overnight?
A moisture mask is going to be your best bet. And True Botanicals has one of my favorites. Their Moisture Lock Overnight Mask really offers some serious hydration. You cleanse your skin and apply your products as you would normally and then you apply the mask. Instead of rinsing it off you sleep in it! When you wake up your skin is silky smooth and moisturized. Like a big gulp of water for your skin. I put down a hand towel on my pillow so the product didn’t get on my pillow case. But it really does soak in to the skin so well you hardly notice anything. I can’t think of a better product for your skin in the dry winter months! It literally nourishes the skin so well. I notices minimized redness too. Get your Moisture Lock Mask here!
Best Natural Face Moisturizer Reviews
Pai The Pioneer Mattifying Moisturizer
**Best Moisturizer For Oily Skin**
The perfect moisturizer for those with oily skin. It helps to balance the skin and not add extra hydration- you know the grease! Helps to minimize blackheads and is perfect applying on the skin before makeup since it leaves a matte finish. It has Thistle which is great at helping mattify the skin and also minimizing pores. Your skin will feel smoother and more even after using the The Pioneer Mattifying Moisturizer.
Ingredient List:
aqua, carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), simmondsia chinensis seed oil* (jojoba oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), glycerin* (vegetable glycerine), borago officinalis seed oil* (borage oil), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), lavandula officinalis flower oil* (lavender oil), leptospermum scoparium leaf oil (manuka oil), pelargonium graveolens oil* (geranium oil), cymbopogon martini oil* (palmarosa oil), sodium levulinate (corn extract), sodium anisate (basil extract), glyceryl stearate citrate (from sustainable palm oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate (from coconut oil), lactic acid (sugar beet)
Cost:
$54
OSEA’s Blemish Balm Moisturizer
**Best Moisturizer For Acne Prone Skin**
I had heard rave reviews about this Blemish Balm and finally got my hands on some! This is a lightweight moisturizer perfect for oily and acne skin types. It helps to even the skin tone and balance it through 3 oils, juniper, thyme, and tea tree. Plus, it has their signature seaweed which adds a dose of nutrients to it. The combination provides a soothing and balancing effect to the skin, without the added shine you might get from other moisturizers. I even gave this to my sister who has an oily complexion and she’s loved it! If you have oily, combination skin this is for you.
Ingredient List:
Aqua, Gigartina Skottsbergii Algae, Macrocystis Pyrifera Algae, Undaria Pinnatifida Algae, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil (Jojoba Seed Oil), Sorbitan Olivate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Thymus vulgaris Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Essential Oil, Stearic Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Citric Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Lonicera Japonica Extract
Cost:
$54
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True Botanicals Extreme Cream
**Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin and/or Mature Skin**
Where do I even start with this face cream?! Wow. This is the newest product from True Botanicals and let’s just say it took me by storm. I have not stopped using it since the moment I got it. It uses Chebula, a breakthrough bio-active antioxidant that fights five signs of aging. I have dry skin and so this works for me not only as a night cream but in the morning too. The texture feels like a creamy whipped texture. It instantly melts into your skin and doesn’t feel greasy at all. The best part? My skin literally feels hydrated for the whole day! I touch my skin at 5 pm after putting it on early in the morning and it still feels so supple and moisturized.
It has anti-aging super powers that take it to the next level. Plus, major skin barrier benefits that really protect the skin and keep moisture levels intact. All of this without the pore clogging waxes you may have been used to in the past. And not to mention it is pregnancy safe!
Ingredient List:
camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*, aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, glycerin*, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, hydrogenated vegetable oil, hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, silybum marianum ethyl ester, lactobacillus ferment, terminalia chebula fruit extract, sodium hyaluronate, calendula officinalis flower extract*, rosa rubiginosa (rosehip) seed oil*, rubus ideaus (raspberry) seed oil*, hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) seed oil*, sclerocarya birrea (marula) kernel oil, lactobacillus/acerola cherry ferment, hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, lecithin*, caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oil*, eclipta prostrata extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, moringa oleifera seed oil, lactobacillus, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract, populus tremuloides bark extract, juniperus virginiana oil, cananga odorata flower oil, amyris balsamifera bark oil, juniperus mexicana schiede, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*, tocopherol, hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, xanthan gum, sodium phytate, phenethyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, water/aqua/eau, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, limonene, linalool
Cost:
$110
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Evolve Multi Peptide 360 Moisture Cream
**Best Moisturizer For Combination or Normal Skin**
This cream is packed with superfood ingredients and high tech green ingredients that deliver the nutrients right to the skin. Not only does it help with hydration but also fine lines, and skin tone. It really helps to plump up the skin and keep moisture levels intact for the whole day. I love that it’s made by hand in small batches in England to ensure the ingredients stay intact and are active when they reach you. Plus, it’s budget friendly! This works great at night for extra hydration or even in the morning before makeup.
Ingredient List:
aqua (water), caprylic / capric triglyceride**, isoamyl laurate, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, theobroma grandiflorum seed butter*, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, caryodendron orinocense seed oil, hydrolyzed plukenetia volubilis seed extract, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract*, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder*, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, sodium stearoyl lactylate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium levulinate, vanilla planifolia fruit oil, rosa damascena flower oil*, citrus nobilis (mandarin) peel oil expressed*, sodium dehydroacetate, cetearyl glucoside, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, sodium anisate, tocopherol, disodium phosphate, sodium benzoate, limonene, linalool
Cost:
$49
Pai The Anthemis Soothing Moisturizer
** Best Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin **
This is the perfect moisturizer for sensitive skin. It’s not too heavy and is very soothing and calming with ingredients like chamomile and rosehip. It doesn’t have some of the common ingredients like alcohol, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate or phenoxyethanol that sensitive skin types will want to be extra cautious of. As an added bonus it has skin loving ingredients like antioxidants and omegas 3, 6, 7, and 9. No skin irritation with this lightweight forumula!
Ingredient List:
aqua, prunus armeniaca kernel oil* (apricot kernel oil), simmondsia chinensis seed oil* (jojoba oil), carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), glycerin* (vegetable source), rosa canina seed extract* (co2 rosehip seed extract), butyrospermum parkii butter* (shea butter), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), leptospermum scoparium leaf oil (manuka oil), sodium levulinate (corn extract), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), chamomilla recutita extract* (co2 chamomile extract), lavandula officinalis flower oil* (lavender oil), sodium anisate (basil extract), pelargonium graveolens oil* (rose geranium oil), lactic acid (sugar beet), glyceryl stearate citrate (from sustainable palm oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate (from coconut oil)
Cost:
$59
OSEA Seabiotic Water Cream
**Best Budget Friendly Moisturizer**
This cream has basically become a staple in everyone’s skincare routine the minute I give it to them! I remember first trying it and just being SO impressed. It delivers such hydration but doesn’t feel heavy or greasy but instead instantly soaks into the skin. The best part? Your skin still feels hydrated the next morning! From my V.A to my hubs, everyone has been loving it! What’s even better is the price. Most creams can be close to $100, but this cream lands just under $49 when you use my code to save 10%.
Ingredient List:
undaria algae oil*helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, undaria pinnatifida extract, euterpe oleracea (acai) pulp oil, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, oryza sativa (rice bran) oil, passiflora edulis (passion fruit) seed oil, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, tocopherol, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil, cupressus sempervirens (cypress) oil ocean cleanseraqua, algae extract*, decyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, sorbitan olivate, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, magnesium aluminum silicate (natural smectite clay), tocophe
Cost:
$54
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Best Natural Face Moisturizers With SPF
- Sensitive Skin/Normal Skin- Suntegrity Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen & Primer SPF 30
- Acne/Oily Skin- Juice Beauty SPF 30 Oil-Free Moisturizer(Budget Friendly)
- Dry/Mature/Normal Skin- Countersun Daily Sheer Defense SPF 25
- Dry/Mature Skin- Malu Protecting Day Cream SPF 30
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