Brilio.net - Making sure it stays moist and hydrated is very important in maintaining healthy skin. The reason is, if the skin is left dry continuously it will make the skin easily irritated, reddish, and make the skin become rough and peel. Apart from that, if you want good makeup results, one of the skin preparations you need to do is to ensure your skin remains moist.
Maintaining skin moisture is now easy to do in various ways both internally and externally. Regular daily consumption of water, fruits high in vitamins, and healthy vegetables will keep the skin moist from within.
But you also need a skincare series that helps moisturize from the outside. For example, moisturizer or other skincare such as serum which provides a moist sensation and results after use on the skin.
For maximum results, you need to pay attention to what skincare ingredients are good to use to moisturize the skin. Briliobeauty.net has summarized for you information from various sources about 10 skincare ingredients to moisturize the skin, hyaluronic acid is most often used, Saturday (20/12).
1. Shea butter
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Healthline.com writes that shea butter can soothe the skin and has been proven to be able to moisturize the skin. Apart from that, this content has anti-aging properties which soften the skin and reduce skin aging.
Contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties from vitamin A, this content can tighten the skin. If you have redness on your skin and swelling on your face, this ingredient can overcome it.
2. Hyaluronic acid
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Often used in moisturizing products, as reported by healthline.com, this content can help increase the water content of the skin. Hyaluronic acid is also able to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and can improve healing when the skin is injured.
Can increase skin elasticity, hyaluronic acid can also treat eczema and redness of the skin. This content is safe to use for sensitive skin.
3. Squalane
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Reporting from healthline.com, not only does squalane hydrate the skin, it can also hydrate the hair. Another advantage, squalane is able to reduce inflammation of the skin and damage caused by free radicals. Using skincare that contains squalane makes the skin healthier because this content also has antioxidants.
If used regularly, this ingredient can increase collagen production in the skin which will make the skin firmer. No need to worry, squalane is suitable for all skin types.
4. Glycolic acid
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Information reported from medicalnewstoday.com, this content is able to increase collagen production in the skin which will help moisturize the skin. Apart from that, this content is able to remove the top dead skin cells on the skin so it is suitable for exfoliating the skin.
This content can also cure all types of acne, relieve skin suffering from black spots, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles due to sun exposure. Apart from that, this content can reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
5. Green tea
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Often used as an ingredient for sunscreen and moisturizer, this ingredient, as reported by skinician.com, contains high antioxidants. Green tea has the ability to ward off free radicals that cause damage to the skin. Apart from that, green tea also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Green tea contains antioxidant polyphenols which have the benefit of keeping skin looking younger and can increase skin elasticity. Because it has anti-inflammatory properties, this ingredient is suitable for treating acne and reducing the appearance of redness on the face.
6. Aloe vera
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Reporting from healthline.com, the content of aloe vera or what is often known as aloe vera can treat dry and itchy skin, especially itching due to eczema. This product, which is often used as an ingredient in moisturizers, really makes the skin fresh and gives a cool sensation to the skin.
Apart from that, the aloe vera content also has good benefits for treating inflamed acne because it has anti-inflammatory properties. Apart from skin, this ingredient is also popular for hair care.
7. Lactic acid
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In general, lactic acid is intended to maintain skin moisture. Reporting from verywellhealth.com, this content is able to smooth and soften the skin, as well as fade black spots on the skin and disguise signs of aging.
If your skin is dull, this ingredient can overcome it because it is suitable for exophilizing the skin. Skin cell turnover is also faster and replaces them with new skin cells. Finally, this content is also useful for brightening the skin and making the skin soft and smooth.
8. Coconut oil
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Providing moisture to dry skin, including skin affected by eczema, reported by medicalnewstoday.com, coconut oil is also able to reduce inflammation caused by exposure to UVB rays. Apart from that, this content can speed up the healing of wounds on the skin.
Coconut oil contains antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Coconut oil is able to kill bacteria on the skin which can reduce inflammation. You can find this content in moisturizers.
9. Alpha arbutin.
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Reporting from timesofindia.indiatimes.com, this ingredient has the ability to reduce hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, reduce black spots on skin, and is good for moisturizing the skin.
Alpha arbutin is able to brighten the skin and is suitable for sensitive skin. In general, the alpha arbutin content is used in skincare products such as serum.
10. Ceramides
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This content is able to nourish skin cells. According to what was reported by medicalnewstoday.com, ceramide is able to moisturize the skin and protect it from bacteria. Ceramide is able to maintain the skin barrier. Apart from that, this content is able to hydrate the skin.
Able to rejuvenate the skin, the ceramide content which is often used as a moisturizer is also able to reduce signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines on the face and sagging on the face.
Author: mgg/Himmatul Ahsana