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6 Natural Moisturizers That Work Better Than Botox

April 4, 2018 by Emily Belfiore
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Moisturizing is one of the most important things you can do for your skin. It may seem like a mundane task, but this simple cream actually has the power to transform, protect, hydrate, and improve your skin. And, it can even make you look younger, too!

“Taking steps to regularly moisturize your skin as you age is one of the best ways to keep your skin healthy,” according to the experts at Dr. Yeoman’s Dermatology Office. “The loss of moisture in your skin can begin as early as the age of 40. For this reason, it is important that early on you start to take steps to moisturize your skin.”

When looking for a moisturizer, it’s best to choose a formula that’s thick instead of water-based as it will help your skin retain moisture longer. You should also choose one that features hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin’s hydration levels up. Without it, you run the risk of having skin that’s flaky, dry, and rough.

It’s also good to use natural skincare products that are free of skin-irritating agents and ingredients. Here are some of our favorite natural moisturizers:

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drunk elephant protini moisturizer

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream ($68)

 

This protein-rich moisturizer works to correct the skin's tone, texture, and firmness. It's formulated with signal peptides, growth factors, supportive amino acids, and pygmy waterlily extract, which each help revive the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage. 

burts bees daily moisturizer for sensitive skin

Burt's Bees Daily Face Moisturizer For Sensitive Skin ($12.19)

 

This drugstore-favorite moisturizer is clinically proven to moisturize the skin without causing redness or irritation using soothing rice extract and aloe. It also features cotton extract, which keeps the outer layer protected from potential irritants. 

farmacy honey drop lightweight moisturizer

Farmacy Honey Drop Lightweight Moisturizer With Echinacea Greenenvy ($45)

 

Using Echinacea GreenEnvy, honey, a triple hyaluronic complex, and cupuaçu butter beads, this lightweight, long-lasting moisturizer keeps the skin smooth and soft all day. It's designed to promote a glowing complexion by locking in moisture and improving the skin's firmness and elasticity. 

yes to carrots daily moisturizer

Yes To Carrots Daily Facial Moisturizer ($12.59)

 

Keep your skin protected from harmful UV rays with this SPF 15 moisturizer. It gets its anti-aging powers from carrots, which are high in the antioxidant beta-carotene and can help you obtain a youthful glow. 

 

josie maran argan oil face butter

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter ($40)

 

This lightweight face cream adds instant hydration to the skin using 100 percent pure argan oil, which delivers essential fatty acids and vitamin E, and a blend of watermelon seed oil, shea butter, and fresh cucumber extract. Not only does this help with restoring moisture, but it also reduces the appearance of inflammation and redness while leaving a soft, glowing look. 

aveeno positively radiant moisturizer

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Facial Moisturizer ($13.79)

 

Even skin tone and texture with this SPF 30 moisturizer that is clinically shown to improve tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness, and brown spots. It's formulated with the brand's ACTIVE NATURALS® Total Soy Complex and natural light diffusers, which work together to create luminous skin. 

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Associate Editor

Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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