Top 5 best natural skin moisturisers

By Iina Peltola

Moisturising has many benefits for your skin

It is essential to take care of your skin if you want to maintain its healthy and vibrant look. Regular skin care is crucial for keeping the skin's moisture balance and elasticity. It can prevent aging signs like age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Every individual has unique skin characteristics, so it is necessary to select the right skin care products and routine that suits you best. If you have dry skin, are new to skin care, and prefer natural, vegan-friendly, and cruelty-free products, then the below-listed products can be helpful for you.

 

5. MANGO BUTTER

Mango butter is pressed from a mango stone. Semi-hard butter and very similar to cocoa butter. Absorbs well into the skin. Mango butter has antioxidant properties that are good for skin repair. It softens, soothens and moisturises. It protects the skin from wind and pollution, fades fine lines.

Mango butter has been used since 1970.

  4. MACADAMIA OIL

Macadamia nut oil has the ability to penetrate deep into the skin, and transport active substances deeper into the skin. Suitable for aging and dry skin as a deep moisturiser. Helps relieve the skin, scalp irritation, and itching. Not suitable for people with a nut allergy!

Macadamia oil has been popular since the late 1800’s.

 3. COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil is fantastic for dry skin. It helps in the treatment of acne, can reduce inflammation, helps to even out skin tone, and helps relieve skin and scalp irritation. Coconut oil is also excellent for cleaning the face because a lot of skin impurities dissolve in the oil.                                                                      

Coconut oil has a history spanning back almost 4000 years.

2. COCOA BUTTER

Cocoa butter's soft texture, sweet scent and skin-softening properties make it a popular ingredient in skin care. Cocoa butter is said to be one of the best skin moisturisers. It has been used to soften the skin for centuries. It melts from body heat and absorbs well into the skin. Prevents and treat pregnancy scars. Due to its antioxidants, it is one of the most preserved fats in cosmetics and has anti-inflammatory effects. Antioxidants are also suitable for treating aging skin. They prevent the oxidation reactions of the skin and thereby the formation of wrinkles. It has a wonderful chocolate smell and taste 

Cocoa butter is used for a lot more than moisturiser.

1. SHEA BUTTER

Shea butter is nature's own miracle balm that moisturises, protects and cares for the skin all year round. There are two main types of shea butters, East African (yellow and softer texture) & West African (less yellow and harder texture). Shea butter is perfect for treating rashes, stretch marks and skin irritations. It also protects against frost and cold winds. Fragrance-free and gentle shea butter is suitable for the face, lips and body. An excellent product for dry, cracked, eczema and psoriasis skin, and also an amazing replacement for shaving cream.

Shea butter is one of the most popular moisturisers in the world.

LifestyleIina Peltola