Aves Esthetics

Folks moisturizing is an important step to keep your skin barrier healthy and hydrated. Today I will explain different moisturizer ingredients for all skin types. Read below to see what type of moisturizer ingredients your skin needs.

Dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin and aging skin all need moisturizer in order to help these skin type barriers thrive.

DRY SKIN is craving a moisturizer that has ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, shea butter or petrolatum. These ingredients respectfully draw in moisturizer, fill in the gaps between skin cells, and create a physical shield on skin to lock in the hydration.

OILY SKIN is craving a light weight moisturizer (water, or gel based) that hydrates the skin so it doesn't have to produce extra oil to hydrate on its own. When looking for a moisturizer for oily skin you want to look for ingredients that say oil -free, water based. gel based, non-comedogenic, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, green tea extract, ceramides and silica.

Oily skin should NOT use ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, petroleum, and mineral oils. These ingredients are comedogenic and will clog your pores.

SENSITIVE SKIN is craving a moisturizer that is going to hydrate, repair and soothe. When looking for a sensitive skin moisturizer look for ingredients like ceramides, squalane, hylauronic acid, glycerin, colloidal oatmeal, niacinamide and panthenol.

Sensitive skin should NOT use ingredients like fragrances, alcohols, chemical SPF.

AGING SKIN is craving a a moisturizer that has ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides, squalane, shea butter, peptides, niacinamide, retiniods, and vitamin c. These ingredients are going to help support your weakened skin barrier.