Add New Lotions & Moisturizers to Your Daily Routine

Lathering up your skin with moisture is satisfying. There's nothing better than having perfectly hydrated skin, especially in the summertime. However, a lot of lotions and moisturizers use different formulas, with some better than others. Many people go through trial and error to find their Holy Grail lotion or moisturizer, and once they find it, they never look back. 

It’s important to note the difference between lotion and moisturizer. Lotions are a lighter consistency and fix minor issues while hydrating the skin. Moisturizers are usually a cream that works your natural oils and vitamins back into your skin. No matter what type you use or what kind of skin you have, always remember to moisturize daily!

Face Moisturizer

A great face moisturizer should contain ingredients that won't irritate your skin and work to make it better. Especially in the summer, aim for a moisturizer that contains some sort of SPF. Having a moisturizer with an SPF of 30 or higher can help you avoid wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer. However, you can get away with using a moisturizer that contains SPF as low as 15.

Another ingredient to look for in your search for a great moisturizer is hyaluronic acid. Yes, it may sound crazy to say that you want a type of acid on your face, but it's actually a humectant that helps keep your skin hydrated. Without hydration, you're more inclined to build up clogged skin cells. Antioxidants (which work with the SPF to work against UV rays), retinoids (which helps to increase collagen production), peptides (which help slow down your aging process), emollients (which provides softer skin instantly), silicone (to help fill in wrinkles), and glycerin are also ingredients that you may find in your perfect moisturizer.

Baikal Crystal Face Infusion:

Micro-Crystal Facial Serum with Taurine & Hyaluronic Acid formulated for dehydrated and aging complexions. This deeply rejuvenating and hydrating face infusion contains collagen regenerating extracts and micro-crystals (spicules) of the Lubomirskia sponge from Lake Baikal. It revitalizes your skin with hyaluronic acid and is a powerful cocktail of natural peptides and vitamins. Gently massage the infusion around the face once or twice a day. May experience a tingle sensation due to transdermal penetration of crystals. MSRP: $190 Size: 1 oz.

Body Lotions

We rely on lotion to bring our dry, flaky skin back to life, especially after a rough winter. For body lotions, you'll want to look into certain ingredients that will help keep your skin one hundred percent hydrated.

Ceramides help to maintain and restore the skin barrier to avoid moisture loss. The barrier helps keep the moisture sealed in, which is what you want your lotion to do. This is especially great for people will eczema or psoriasis, as the more you use products with ceramides, the more you build up your skin barrier function. Rubbing essential fatty acids on your skin probably sounds unappealing, but we need them. These healthy fats keep our skin in tip-top shape, as they lock in moisture. Avocado oil is the perfect example of a fatty acid that helps moisturize your skin. Like face moisturizers, humectants and hyaluronic acid will do wonders for your skin and are staples for all types of moisturizers.

First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

A good lotion to aim towards for normal, combination, dry, and eczema-prone skin types would be First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration. This lotion is a great head-to-toe choice, and it's formulated with colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and ceramide. Its job is to soothe, calm, and heal skin, along with providing instant hydration. Again, for your skin, you usually want to opt out of artificially-scented lotions (like the ones that come in perfume box sets). 

Josie Maran's Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter

For a bigger moisture kick, try out this body butter. Josie Maran's Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter comes in a variety of scents. Although you should stray from artificial scents, the scents for this body butter are natural extracts. This body butter contains aloe vera, argan oil, shea butter, white tea extract, and avocado oils to bring your moisturization to a maximum. Although "butter" implies a heavy formula, this lotion is lightweight and absorbs instantly. MRP: $38.00

Don't Forget The Babies

Melabébé

When faced with a skincare dilemma, such as dry skin, eczema, hyperpigmentation, or scarring, relief needs to be effective and calming, especially if we’re talking about babies. Melabébé delivers that relief in plant-based formulas intentionally made for melanin-rich kids that are safe enough for the entire family for the head, shoulders, knees, and toes (just like the song goes!). Addressing common issues, this inclusive skincare brand for children is long-lasting, locking in moisture for all-over deep dehydration. Understanding their specific needs and skin characteristics makes all the difference in helping provide appropriate, gentle care. Founded by Kelli, a mom of color, she formulated clean, moisture-rich skincare initially to help nurture her baby’s sensitive skin. She found it was also perfect for all skin types and shades. It turns out that what’s good for the baby is just as good for mom and dad, too! The vegan brand’s all-natural ingredients nurture, heal, and protect. MRP: $15.99 - $19.99