What is the Best Moisturizer For Face?

I have to advise you that if you are looking for the absolute best moisturizer for face, then you probably are not going to find it among all of the skin care formulas in your local department or drug store cosmetics center. I feel that I can confidently say this, because those places are typically the "Land of the Big Cosmetics Companies". Most of their products are not worth the money you pay for them.

Despite the billions of dollars in profits the major cosmetic companies bring in each year, the products they manufacture have little in them of any real value. You would think that these formulas would be filled with the highest quality ingredients possible, but what you get instead are compounds that not only will not repair your skin, but that could make the condition of your skin even worse.

None of the three most widely used "moisturizing" compounds, mineral oil, petrolatum, and paraffin wax, come anywhere near qualifying as the best moisturizer for face. These compounds are watered-down versions of petroleum jelly, and even though they have been broken down to a more manageable form they still cannot effectively penetrate your skin.

What typically happens when these compounds are applied is they form a film on your skin, which attracts dirt and clogs your pores. The presence of these compounds on the surface of your skin sends a signal to the sebaceous glands that no further moisture is necessary, as the skin is "full". With no moisture coming from either within or without the skin quickly becomesdry, itchy, and flaky.

In all honesty, the best moisturizer for face is found in the oils and waxes that are derived from plants. What you should seek in a formula for effectively moisturizing the skin are compounds such as avocado oil, Babassu wax, macadamia oil, Maracuja passion fruit extract, olive oil, jojoba, Shea butter, and active Manuka honey. These compounds will not only moisturize effectively, but they will also help your skin to look younger.

The best moisturizer for face contains compounds with properties close to your skin's own oil, and these plant based components fit the bill.