12 Natural Face Moisturizers That Will Transform Your Skincare Routine

November 22, 2022 ndowd

Rosdiana Ciaravolo

Along with SPF and a great cleanser, an amazing moisturizer is vital for the health and longevity of our skin. Hydrated skin means looking plumped, younger, dewier, and overall, healthier. While the world of green beauty is vast and not always easy to navigate, if you want to dip a toe into clean beauty, a natural moisturizer is a great way to start. After all, we already know so many hydrating ingredients that are great for the skin, like Argan oil or shea butter.

Are natural skincare ingredients really better? We turned to dermatologists Dr. Shereen Idriss and Dr. Karan Lal to answer our burning questions. While it’s important to remember that clean skincare doesn’t mean it’s safer, there are still many reasons to invest in some natural alternatives. These brands care about the environment and the science behind these products. Here, find 12 of the best natural moisturizers that work just as well—or better—as anything else on the market.

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Best For Oily Skin

Nourish Organic

Ultra Hydrating Face Cream

Best For Very Dry Skin

Weleda

Skin Food

Best For Smooth Skin

Mario Badescu

Honey Moisturizer

Best For Every Day

Herbivore

Pink Cloud Soft Moisture Creme

Best For Oily Skin

Tata Harper

Clarifying Moisturizer

Best For Sensitive Skin

PEACH & LILY

Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream

Best For Dewy Skin

Glow Recipe

Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer

Best For All Skin Types

Youth To The People

Superfood Air Whip Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

Best For Acne-Prone Skin

OSEA

Blemish Balm

Best For Healthy Skin

Beekman 1802

Bloom Cream Daily Probiotic Moisturizer

Best For Wrinkles

Ursa Major

Golden Hour Recovery Cream

Best For Multi-Use

One Love Organics

Skin Savior Multi-Tasking Wonder Balm

What are natural skincare products?

“Natural skincare products are all about being as ‘pure’ as possible, without the added chemicals and fillers that allow a product to maintain a longer shelf life,” Idriss explains.

“Natural is a very loose term,” says Dr. Lal. “There is no standard definition for natural when it comes to skincare. However, natural skincare products are made with mostly plant-derived ingredients. Natural doesn’t always mean safer. Remember, poison ivy is natural but is highly allergenic.”

Do natural moisturizers work better?

“There is no evidence to support natural moisturizers work better than traditional moisturizers,” says Dr. Lal. “The moisturizer that works the best is the one you use on a daily basis.” Nevertheless, many people prefer natural moisturizers. “There are many patients who prefer to have naturally derived products because they lack ‘chemicals.’ Often, chemical agents in skincare products act as preservatives or stabilizers to keep the products safe for a period of time. I warn patients that many natural moisturizers use fragrances or other oils, such as lavender oil, which are scented and can be irritating. There is a notion that natural means safer, and that is not always the case,” says Dr. Lal.

Which natural ingredients do you recommend?

“It is important to look for ingredients that are generally regarded as safe,” says Dr. Lal. “These include aloe vera, shea butter, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, cocoa butter, grape seed oil, and Argan oil.”

Dr. Shereene Idriss is a dermatologist and expert in fillers and lasers at Idriss Dermatologist in New York City.

Dr. Dr. Karan Lal is a dermatologist and the Director of Cosmetic Surgery at Affiliated Dermatology in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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