13Nov/104
what should I look for in the best face moisturizers? brand names?
aloe vera, vitamin e, glycerin etc...all off the shelf moisturizers say they have these ingredients, but some feel like they're doing a good job and some not...leaving aside freaky things like sheep placenta mixed with gold or something suitably banal, what would the best of the best of moisturizers have? what do the stars swear by? whats the brand name to buy? etc..
November 13th, 2010 - 12:47
Marc, first of all aloe vera is not a moisturizer, it’s a plant that works very well for sunburns. To answer your question directly: The best moisturizer known to science at the moment is hyaluronic acid. Now they don’t sell hyaluronic acid in a bottle at your local Walmart. You have to buy a lotion that contains it. Some lotions have it others just have filler, so when you see a lotion at $1.99 chances are you are just buying filler, fragrance, and nice graphics/packaging.
Ok, I recommend what I use and got my father 69 for his b-day. Cura Serum by Isabella Pelle. It’s a highly concentrated facial lotion with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid. My father uses it after he showers/shave and his face is literally baby smooth. I was watching Dr. Oz last week and he recommended using lotions with h.a. I’ve been using Cura for 2 yrs now, so ahead of the curve. Hope this helps. btw: it does not have a girly scent, so no worries on that.
November 13th, 2010 - 12:47
anything neutrogena or st. ives :)
November 13th, 2010 - 12:47
well aside from the contents and ingredients, your should also make sure that the brand is high quality and complying with certain standards. one of which is Diana Stalder. It is a BABTAC member (you may research if you want) and it has passed from Good Manufacuring Product. Try Diana Stalder Moisturizing lotion.
here’s the site for you to know more about the product and company.
http://www.swisse-phil.com/dianastalder/index.php/moisturizing-preparation
November 13th, 2010 - 12:47
Nivea is probaly the best smelling and cheaper one without being too cheap. I get it with an spf in it because even if the sun isn’t out UV rays and pollution age your skin a bit more every day and cause premature ageing.- scary!