No matter the routine you follow – be it just cleanser and moisturizer or something more comprehensive like seven steps recommended by dermatologists – having access to high quality skincare products is crucial to healthy skin. Cleansers must dissolve makeup and dirt while toners shouldn’t clog pores or lead to breakouts; moisturizing options that include ingredients like niacinamide or plant-based squalane can all play their parts for healthy complexions.
CeraVe
CeraVe is one of those skincare brands you might overlook in the beauty aisle, yet has impressive dermatologist-recommended credentials. Not only is it non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), but its products contain hyaluronic acid and three essential skin-identical ceramides to restore the skin barrier, and are suitable for all skin types.
This simple, fragrance-free regimen helps combat dryness and other skin concerns such as eczema and psoriasis. Furthermore, the brand offers a Blemish Control Cleanser packed with salicylic acid to clear away acne breakouts as they arise while helping prevent future ones.
Moisturizing Lotion from CeraVe is one of their signature products, having achieved cult status thanks to its ability to deliver long-term hydration while shielding skin from irritation from UVA/UVB rays. Utilizing multivesicular emulsion technology with many microspheres filled with ceramides and hyaluronic acid slowly released over time delivering long-lasting hydration compared with luxury high-end brands that contain fragrances or dyes; making CeraVe an ideal option for those with sensitive skin!
SkinFix
SkinFix’s triple lipid complex and growth factor peptides offer effective solutions for strengthening and restoring the skin barrier, and will leave it looking healthier than before. When damaged, however, you may notice redness, dryness, itching or flaking as well as redness, dryness or itching on the face and body. To restore it quickly.
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in this product act as humectants to attract water molecules to the skin, keeping it hydrated while improving texture. Emollients like ceramide EoP, Np, phytosphingosine and cholesterol reduce fine lines and wrinkles by softening and smoothing skin surface layers.
This creamy moisturizer is suitable for all skin types, with specific benefit for those experiencing chronic issues like keratosis pilaris, eczema and psoriasis. Plus, its safe to use with other serums and treatments like Vitamin C and retinol! Presented in a refillable jar featuring an easy pump-top dispenser ensures perfect amounts are always applied!
L’Occitane
L’Occitane is an ideal brand to consider for healthy skin. Established in 1976, this French company celebrates Provencal beauty by extracting essential oils from native plants and flowers found around its boutiques worldwide – these include cleansers, mists and creams designed to make both hands and face beautiful.
L’Occitane Immortelle Precious Cream is an intensive facial moisturizer that promotes cell renewal, reduces wrinkles, firms the skin and contains rare immortelle oil (Helichrysum italicum), said to possess healing properties.
One of their products, Shea Butter Ultra-Rich Body Cream, offers superior moisturization and softening properties for skin. Formulated from pure shea butter containing antioxidants and vitamins known to promote cell regeneration while increasing natural collagen production; its light floral fragrance makes this an excellent pick for women of any age.
Kiehl’s
Kiehl’s is an established skincare brand that understands the value of effective skincare. Their products combine natural ingredients with innovative formulations for healthier skin. Kiehl’s also places emphasis on environmental sustainability and social responsibility through work with farmers to encourage ethical sourcing, responsible packaging and manufacturing processes, recycling programs and funding community initiatives for HIV/AIDS research, children welfare and environmental preservation.
Kiehl’s was one of the pioneering companies to publicly display all of their ingredients on product labels – an ongoing practice. Kiehl’s is also well known as an avid history enthusiast, collecting old apothecary bottles and antiques for display at Smithsonian Institution (103 so far!).
Ultra Facial Cream from Maya Jama and Heidi Klum have become fan-favourites, boasting its powerful combination of squalane (derived from olives) to strengthen skin barrier function while providing 72 hour hydration. It has become a cult favourite.