Finding the best body moisturizer can be a daunting task.
To better my chances of finding the best body moisturizer, I developed this full-proof strategy to use to find it.
First off, I wanted to answer the question: How do moisturizers effect the skin? In general, moisturizers are suppose to hydrate the skin so it doesn't dry out.
Between air quality, the sun, and the stuffy dry air in your home during the winter months, your skin can easily dry out.
When researching how moisturizers effect the skin, I also discovered that most moisturizers contain potentially harmful ingredients that can even make your skin worse! So the first thing you should do is learn what ingredients will not be in the best body moisturizer.
For example, many contain a fragrance to make it smell nice.
But many fragrances are produced from ingredients that are known to be toxic or carcinogenic.
Why would you want to apply this on all your skin? You're better off using perfume, cologne, or body spray to smell nice, as this only requires a few squirts to be applied on a small area.
Another is parabens, which are commonly used as a preservative in cheap products.
But studies show that they may cause cancer, interfere with the body's immune system, and even cause allergic reactions and skin rashes.
Sadly though, sin care companies would rather save a buck that create a safe product.
Many other cheap ingredients can even make your skin addicted to the moisturizer if you stop using it for a while.
Using the best body moisturizer made with all natural ingredients can greatly lower the chance of this happening.
So what kind of natural ingredients should you look for in the best body moisturizer? Here are a few to look for: *Avocado oil is deeply hydrating and highly compatible with your skin's natural oils, and even helps stimulate collagen production (a key protein that keeps your skin firm and youthful).
*Babassu is a light natural wax that creates an invisible barrier to keep moisture in.
*Grapeseed oil has the same kind of effect and is a powerful antioxidant too.
*Capuacu butter has been used for thousands of years to protect against the sun.
It's a superb moisturizer and emollient, making your skin soft, smooth, and younger-looking.
Vitamin B5 also has skin protecting properties.
*Olivem 800 is a unique emulsifier derived from olive oil.
It's the plant oil that's most compatible with the skin so it blends in well with your natural oils while hydrating and rejuvenating your skin extremely well.
*Jojoba oil is a real special moisturizer.
It's makeup is very similar to that of human sebum (the oil secreted by the skin) so it's accepted well by the skin.
If you have oily skin, jojoba oil will ease the oil production process.
If you have dry skin, it will continue to moisturize.
It's important to understand that the best body moisturizers have a higher price tag than low-quality ones.
The reason why you see such low-priced products at your local drug store is because they're made with extremely cheap, low-quality ingredients.
I guess you just have to pay a small premium for proper skin health care.
I know I don't mind because I know that my skin's getting the proper attention it needs.