Q. I feel so overwhelmed with all the moisturizers out there. How do I know which is the right moisturizer for my skin type?
A. Finding the right moisturizer can seem a bit daunting these days. There are so many to choose from! The best thing to do is check the ingredients and find what compliments your skin. So, let’s break it down by skin type so you can discover what to look for in your next moisturizer!
Oily Skin Types
For oily skin types, a gel moisturizer would be the best fit for you! This is because gel-based moisturizers are formulated with less occlusives, which are thicker moisturizers that create a layer on your skin. Keep your eye out for water-based ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin. In addition to ingredients like AHAs (eg. glycolic and lactic acids) and propylene glycol, make sure to also look for emollients like ceramide and linoleic acid in your moisturizer. Emollients are lightweight but lock in that much needed moisture!
Dry Skin Types
Drier skin types want something a little more rich and hydrating. This is why you should look for cream-based moisturizers! Cream-based moisturizer formulas include more of the thicker occlusives and emollients to lock that water into your skin. Some ingredients to try include oleic acid, lanolin, urea, and petrolatum. Also, you can consider ingredients like mineral oil and dimethicone, which help to trap water by forming a silky layer on the skin. Shea butter is also a highly moisturizing ingredient for dry skin that can also be very soothing!
Resilient Skin Types
Lucky for you, because this skin type can use almost any kind of moisturizer. However, we’d still recommend focusing on gels and lotions since they can be more light weight. Light weight moisturizers will be less likely to irritate your skin in comparison to the heavier kinds of moisturizers. Some ingredients to look out for would include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, dimethicone, and jojoba oil. Also, as a note, stay clear of fragrance just to be safe!
Sensitive Skin Types
Sensitive skin types need extra care. Stick with a cream or balm-based moisturizer. Sensitive skin types need soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory ingredients in their moisturizers, which is why we suggest looking for soy, aloe vera, allantoin, bisabolol, colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid!
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