Innovation in moisturisers comes from the need for effective, targeted, and natural ingredients. Modern moisturisers do more than just hydrate; they add active ingredients that address skin concerns, such as dryness, sensitivity, uneven skin tone, and ageing.
While some ingredients in a moisturiser help the skin by retaining moisture and protecting the skin’s barrier function, others may cause irritation, dryness, and in some cases, even lead to acne breakouts.
Naturali has turned the spotlight toward natural and skin-friendly solutions, making consumers more interested in the trendy ingredients that go into these products. So let's get to know more about moisturisers with natural ingredients and what they're doing for our skincare routines.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants play an important role when it comes to alleviating dry skin. Dry skin is often the result of exposure to harsh UV rays (one more reason to load up on your broad-spectrum sunscreen) and other environmental factors.
This slowly chips away at the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture. As this damage accumulates, the skin gradually loses its ability to bounce back, renew itself and go back to its smooth resilient self.
Emollients
Emollients are lubricating ingredients that thwart water loss and have softening, protective and smoothing effects on the skin.
Shea butter, cocoa butter, fatty acids, borage oil, linoleic acid, oleic acid, coconut oil, evening primrose oil, sunflower oil and mango butter, along with liquid or thick odourless plant oils (never fragrant oils as they can wreak havoc on your skin) comprise emollients.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B-3 and a very powerful, versatile skincare ingredient. It's very good at reducing inflammation and controlling oiliness and the general appearance of congested pores.
Within the last 5 years, the search volume for "niacinamide moisturisers" has increased by 4,900%. In fairness, it's safe to say that niacinamide is by far the fastest-growing ingredient in the cosmetics industry.
Naturali Radiant Glow Gel Moisturiser With Pea, Quinoa & Niacinamide is one of the best moisturizers with niacinamide that helps even out skin tone, enhances the natural glow of your skin, and reduces dullness & pigmentation with regular use of this face moisturiser.
Naturali's Variety of Moisturisers
Neem-enriched moisturisers for oily skin are a total saviour. Neem helps fight acne-causing bacteria due to its inherent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which reduce inflammation. Naturali Acne Oil Control Face Moisturiser is one of the best lightweight moisturizers for acne-prone skin.
A combination of neem and willow bark, it provides lightweight hydration, while controlling excess oil and breakouts. It is a non-comedogenic formulation that keeps the skin nourished, clear, and in balance.
Hydrating sea algae-based moisturizers hydrate your skin intensely and are considered effective for dehydrated skin. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, sea algae helps to hydrate the skin deeply, fortify the skin barrier, and fight environmental stress.
This gel-based moisturiser is a refreshing, lightweight formula that will provide intense moisture while revitalizing dull skin with a combination of sea algae and earth marine water. This gel-based moisturizer leaves your skin looking and feeling smooth, radiant, and perfectly balanced.
Moisturizers containing vegan collagen and murumuru butter are sufficient to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. The vegan collagen boosts skin elasticity and offers a healthy glow; the murumuru butter nourishes and moisturizes the skin, keeping the skin hydrated overnight.
This Rejuvenating Night Moisturiser by Naturali is made with these performance-oriented ingredients to restore and revitalize the skin so you can wake up to hydrated, supple skin.
Naturali’s Light & Bright Face Moisturiser with Red Raspberry and Avocado contains a novel combination of red raspberry and avocado, which are powerhouses for healthy skin. Rich in antioxidants, red raspberry fights free radical damage and could slow the appearance of signs of ageing.
Avocado is very rich in fatty acids and, thus the top skincare ingredients for hydrating moisturizers as it hydrates and nourishes the skin very well, giving it a soft, supple feel. It is this combination that will provide a more natural solution for a bright and healthy glow.
Ceramide
Ceramides are found in skin cells and constitute 30-40% of the outer skin layer, which helps to retain moisture and prevent skin barrier damage. Low levels of ceramides cause dryness and irritation. Ceramide moisturisers, toners, and serums help maintain overall skin health.
Skin-replenishing ingredients
Skin-replenishing ingredients include hyaluronic acid, ceramides, sodium PCA, glycerin, silicones, squalene, petrolatum, and alpha hydroxy acids, providing revitalizing hydration while keeping the skin soft and supple.
Sunscreen
Using broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher during the day is essential. Unprotected sun exposure, even on cloudy days, can damage the skin, affecting its ability to retain moisture and regenerate vital substances. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and reapply it every two to three hours outside.
How the Moisturiser is Packed matters
No matter how great the formula of the moisturizer is, the packaging is always a deal breaker, especially if they come in perfectly packaged jars.
It turns out that most antioxidants and even many other beneficial ingredients in the formula are sensitive to air and light. Air and light exposure break these down and render them ineffective.
Types of Moisturisers and Their Functions -
Moisturisers are essential for keeping the skin sufficiently hydrated. Lotions and creams are more rich, and offer more hydration making them perfect for normal to dry skin.
Combination skin should be treated with richer formulas for the drier areas and gel moisturiser for the oilier areas.
The Takeaway
The skincare industry is constantly moving towards developing multifunctional, natural, and scientifically sound moisturisers.
Natural ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and turmeric cater to different skin challenges, while eco-conscious choices like extract of green tea and plant-based oils have found resonance among sustainability-focused consumers.
Naturali has focused on good, efficient, and nature-inspired ingredients in its moisturizer line, such that the skin remains healthy-looking and radiant.
