Moisturizer

Moisturizer is a product that creates a protective layer on the upper part of the skin and locks the hydration inside the skin. As a result, the water inside the skin cannot escape and harmful germs from outside cannot enter the skin. It keeps the skin hydrated and maintains its hydration. It also removes dryness and roughness of the skin, keeping the skin soft and supple.

Depending on the skin concern and type, some moisturizers contain anti-aging ingredients such as wrinkles, fine lines, and wrinkles, which maintain the youthfulness of the skin. Above all, it is a very important product in skin care. Moisturizers come in different types, such as lotions, creams, gels, or oils. There are various moisturizers for dry, oily, or sensitive skin depending on the skin type. It must be used regularly to keep the skin healthy, fresh, and smooth.

How to choose the right moisturizer for your skin?

To select the right moisturizer for your skin care, you first need to know your skin type, skin concerns, and needs. You also need to select a moisturizer depending on the surrounding weather and time (day/night).

So first you need to know what your skin type is. However, many people have no idea how to understand your skin type. So let’s know about some ways to understand your skin type –

If your skin feels tight, rough, or cracked, then your skin is dry. And if you wake up and have a lot of oil around your nose and chin, then you have oily skin. Oily skin is usually shiny and acne-prone.
If your skin has rashes or redness and irritation, then your skin type is sensitive. But if some parts of the skin are oily and some parts are dry, then your skin type is a combination.

To remove the dryness of dry skin, you need to use a thick and creamy textured moisturizer and make sure that the moisturizer contains moisturizing ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and ceramides.

Oily skin usually has more acne problems. Therefore, ingredients that produce more oil such as mineral oil, petrolatum, etc. should be avoided, and use non-comedogenic lightweight formulas rich in niacinamide, ceramides, vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea, water-based or gel-based moisturizers.

Sensitive skin is very sensitive. Therefore, before using any product, you must do a patch test. For sensitive skin – Select a moisturizer that is free from alcohol, perfume, and harmful chemicals. Use moisturizers rich in aloe vera, oatmeal, green tea, ceramides, and hypoallergenic ingredients.

Combination skin has some parts that are oily and some parts that are dry, so use a non-comedogenic and lightweight formula creamy or gel-based moisturizer for this skin type.

The skin becomes very dry in winter and becomes sweaty or oily in summer. So depending on the weather, use a deeply moisturized, butter-based lotion in winter and a non-comedogenic, lightweight formula non-greasy, gel-based moisturizer in summer.

Use a moisturizer with SPF during the day to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Types of Moisturizers

There are three types of moisturizers:

Humectant –

This moisturizer penetrates deep into the skin and hydrates the skin from within. These moisturizers are usually lightweight formulas and are enriched with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe vera gel, and propylene glycol. This type of moisturizer is good for oily, combination, and dehydrated skin.

Emollient –

This moisturizer keeps the skin soft and smooth. It creates a smooth and supple layer on the outer part of the skin. Which gives the skin a soft and smooth feel. The main ingredients of this moisturizer are – shea butter, coconut oil, squalane, and jojoba oil. This type of moisturizer is very good for dry and sensitive skin care.

Occlusive –

This moisturizer creates a protective layer on the outer part of the skin, which locks the moisture inside the skin and prevents external germs and pollution from entering. These moisturizers are made of ingredients rich in Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly), mineral oil, and lanolin. It is a perfect moisturizer for very dry and sensitive skin care.

Four types of moisturizers based on texture

Cream –

It is made of a thick textured moisturizing formula that works well to keep dry skin hydrated.

Lotion –

It is available in a light thick liquid formula that can be used on all skin types.

Gel –

It is made of an oil-free and lightweight formula that is mainly suitable for oily skin.

Buttery –

It has a very thick texture that is used for very dry skin care.

Top 10 Moisturizer Brands in Bangladesh

Today, we will suggest the top 10 moisturizer brands according to everyone’s needs and expectations. Let’s find out:

Aveeno

This is a popular skincare brand in the United States. It is currently owned by Johnson & Johnson. Each moisturizer of this brand is designed differently depending on different skin conditions such as dry, sensitive, and eczema-related skin. So you can easily collect the right moisturizer from the Aveeno brand according to your skin concerns. Natural ingredients are used in each moisturizer of this brand such as oatmeal. Also, the products of this brand are completely allergy-free and perfume-free. They do not contain any harmful ingredients, so the products of this brand are safe for sensitive and eczema-affected skin.

Bioderma

This is a dermatological skincare brand in France. Which is operated under the French company NAOS. It makes good quality products for skin, hair, and scalp care. Each Bioderma moisturizer is specially designed according to the needs of the skin, such as dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin. Their products are hypoallergenic and perfume-free, so they are safe for all skin types.

Boots

This is a British (UK) health and skincare brand. Which is operated under the Walgreens Boots Alliance. Their products are marketed at very affordable prices according to their quality. Each moisturizer of this brand is designed according to the skin type and needs, such as dry, sensitive and to prevent anti-aging signs or signs of aging.

Cerave

Cerave is a popular skincare brand. It is a brand under the L’Oreal group of the United States (USA). The best part of the Cerave brand is that it makes products separately for acne-prone, dry, oily, and psoriasis-prone skin. As a result, you can easily choose the right moisturizer according to your skin type and skin concerns. It has MVE technology which is a multi-layer system. In this system, ceramides and other moisturizing ingredients are slowly released deep into the skin, so the skin remains hydrated and moisturized for a long time. Also, each moisturizer of the Cerave brand contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and other essential ingredients, which protect the skin’s natural barrier and retain moisture in the skin.

COSRX

This is a South Korean skincare brand. Each product of COSRX is made with gentle ingredients that are tolerable to the skin. Each of their moisturizers is designed differently according to skin type such as – oily skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin. COSRX is popular worldwide for its snail mucin, B.H.A./A.H.A. exfoliators, and acne treatment products. Each of their moisturizers contains snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, propolis, ceramides, and beta-glucans which smooth and soften the skin. Each moisturizer of this brand is made with a non-comedogenic formula and is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.

Neutrogena

Neutrogena is an American skincare, haircare, and cosmetic brand. It is owned by Johnson & Johnson. Each moisturizer of this brand is made according to the skin type and needs such as oily skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin. Also, the moisturizer is designed to prevent anti-aging signs or remove signs of aging. Each of their moisturizers is non-comedogenic, alcohol-free, and dermatologically tested.

Nivea

Nivea is a German skincare brand owned by Beiersdorf. It is a reliable moisturizer brand for dry and sensitive skin. Each of their moisturizers contains hyaluronic acid, glycerin, vitamin E, urea, and shea butter which keeps the skin hydrated and soft. This brand also has some other variants of anti-aging and skin brightening. Each of their products is dermatologically tested which is safe for all skin types.

Pond’s

Pond’s is an American skincare brand owned by Unilever. The quality of their products is very good. Their products are marketed at very affordable prices according to their quality. Their brand has different variants of moisturizers according to the skin type and need. Such as – dry, oily, anti-aging signs prevent, etc. Each of their products is dermatologically tested, which makes the skin soft and smooth.

Simple

Simple is a UK skincare brand, which is currently owned by Unilever. It is known worldwide for its sensitive skin care. Simple’s products are free of alcohol, perfume, color, and harmful chemicals. Which is safe for all skin types. Each of their moisturizers is made with a non-comedogenic formula. Also, each of their moisturizer variants is made according to the skin type and needs such as oily skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin.

The Body Shop

This is a well-known UK skincare, cosmetics, and personal care brand. Which is currently owned by Natura & Co of Brazil. Each moisturizer variant of this brand is made with natural and vegan ingredients.