Why You Should Moisturize Your Skin

By Author: Mukta Agarwal
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It is easy to overlook the important of moisturizing your skin, but it should be a key element of your care routine, regardless of your skin type. Moisturizing is important for several reasons: it feels great, it makes you look vibrant and glowing, and, most importantly, it is a key element in maintaining a healthy skin barrier, which is essential to long-lasting beautiful skin.

Contrary to popular belief, all skin types require hydration, even oily skin. When you dry out oily skin, your oil secreting glands kick into overdrive, producing even more oil than before and more than is required. Rather than drying out your skin, you should focus on nourishment for a balanced and healthy skin barrier.

As you age, your skin becomes more and more fragile and susceptible to damage. It is more likely to show signs of irritation and inflammation, the elasticity begins to degrade, and it becomes difficult for your skin to maintain equilibrium on its own. Your top-most layer of skin, known as the stratum corneum, is the barrier that protects from external stressors like sun and bacteria and prevents the loss of moisture. ...
... Strengthening and balancing this skin barrier is one of the most basic and important requirements for long-term health and anti-ageing, and the best way to achieve this is by feeding the skin with moisture.

There are three main categories of ingredients in effective topical moisturizers: emollients, occlusives, and humectants. Emollients contain oil and water to soften and smoothen the skin and aid in the absorption of skincare products. Examples include shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil. Humectants attract and hold moisture in the skin. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin are popular humectants used in skincare. Occlusives seal moisture in the skin and prevent water loss. Think substances like petroleum jelly, silicone, or lanolin.

Using a moisturizer that blends these ingredients will help your skin build its strength, regain its balance, and maintain its health. Different products work well for different skin types and different skin issues. For example, if you struggle with oily skin, Azuri’s Ashwagandha Hydrating Créme might be a good solution for you. Our Ashwagandha Hydrating Créme contains hyaluronic acid to attract moisture into the skin and keep it from drying out over time. This balances the skin and keeps oil glands from over-production. This créme also avoids heavy emollients like shea butter and coconut oil and instead opts for jojoba oil, keeping the product from feeling too heavy on already oily skin.

All our moisturizers, Marula Glow, Nilotica Dew and Ashwagandha Hydrating Créme, use high-quality natural ingredients in each of these categories that are easy for the skin to absorb and make use of. All ingredients used are meant to (re-balance) the skin’s barrier and its functioning so that it can return to and maintain its homeostasis. To check out this full line of moisturizers and find the right fit for your skincare concerns, check out azuriskincare.com.