No matter what your skin type or in Ayurveda “dosha” is, ‘moisturization’ is a mandatory step that everyone should have in their everyday Skin Care regimen. A high quality organic moisturizer not only imparts instant radiance to your skin, but also offer several long-term benefits as we discuss below.
The Need For Moisturization
The oils (sebum) produced by our skin plays a key role in providing natural hydration and barrier protection. As we age, the oil glands that keep skin healthy slowly decrease production, losing efficiency. This is due to the natural aging process, hormonal changes, and genetic factors. As a result, these glands start producing less oil, and the skin loses its natural moisturizing abilities. Eventually, the skin dries out faster and we need to rely on external ingredients to replenish the loss.
A moisturizer contains ingredients that create a barrier to prevent further loss of moisture. In a nutshell, moisturization helps to:
- Reduce dryness.
- Fight wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging.
- Give a fresh and dewy look.
- Keep pores full of nutritious elements.
- Initiate repair and boost synthesis of new skin cells.
- Plump the skin and restore elasticity.
- Keep pollutants from entering the pores.
- Provide nourishment to soothe and reduce the appearance of acne, blemishes, and other negative skin condition.
Moisturization Requirements According To Skin Types
The rate of the loss of moisture from the skin depends on your skin type. The amount of loss decreases in the following order:
Kapha (Oily Skin) > Pitta (Sensitive Skin) > Vata (Dry Skin)
Thus, people with dry skin tend to lose their skin’s oil-producing abilities faster than the other two skin types. For this reason, Kapha skin individuals are lucky as they tend to enjoy a delayed appearance of wrinkles and fine lines compared to Vata or Pitta skin.
However, this does not mean that Kapha individuals do not need moisturization. In fact, Kapha individuals should regularly use one of our PuraVeda Organics lightweight moisturizers with special botanicals that counterbalance the overproduction of oil from hyperactive glands due to hormonal skin factors.
Best Natural Ingredients To Moisturize Skin
The best natural ingredients suitable for moisturizing all skin types are – Hyaluronic Acid, Hempseed Oil, Shea Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Jojoba Oil, and others. Vitamin C and Vitamin E are important supporting ingredients that keep skin moisturized for the longest time.
Dry or sensitive skin types may also need more frequent, intense moisturization, especially during the winter months.
Difference Between Moisturizer & Serum
While serums are concentrated formulas that penetrate deeply into the skin and help deliver active ingredients to the target areas of treatment, moisturizers, sit on the surface instead, to fortify, bind skin cells, work as a protective barrier, and prevent loss of moisture.
What Moisturizing Formula Is Best For Your Skin?
Drenching your skin with concentrated Organic Serums is the best way to saturate it with nourishing & hydrating elements. Besides hydration, our anti-aging serums also plump and rejuvenate the skin. Since serums are lightweight and target-oriented, they are suitable for all skin types and are more effective than moisturizing creams and lotions.
For rejuvenating and rehydrating your body skin, you can use our Vanilla Silk Body Butter for 24+ hours of long-lasting moisture.
Always use moisture-replenishing formulas that are crafted with high-quality natural oils and emollients for the best results.
Your skin not only requires hydration from the outside but always remember that healthy-looking skin ‘begins from within’. Supplement your body’s hydration levels by drinking adequate water and having good nutrition, emphasizing omega fatty acids and vitamin C-rich foods in your diet.
