Moisturisers are an essential and basic part of any skincare routine. They help to keep skin hydrated, nourished and protected, ensuring you are left with skin that looks and feels healthy.
Moisturisers can also help with a variety of other skin issues and concerns depending on the type of moisturiser and what it is designed to assist with. With so many different types of moisturisers available on the market today, it’s important to find one that works for your specific skin type and addresses any issues or needs your skin may have.
Do I Actually Need to Moisturise?
We all know the basics of what moisturiser supposedly does and how it is meant to help our skin, but a lot of people still wonder if it is truly necessary in a day-to-day routine. Moisturisers are an important part of any skincare regimen as they help to hydrate the skin as well as assist in maintaining the skin's natural protective barrier and keep dryness, wrinkles and fine lines at bay whilst helping with any underlying skin concerns.
Moisturising is one of the most common steps in a skincare routine, and for many moisturising is often their whole routine. Moisturisers are great all-round products that not only hydrate and repair skin but help protect it from further contaminates such as dirt, grease or make-up.
The strength, effect and purpose of a moisturiser depend a lot on the ingredients, and it’s intended result. A good moisturiser will contain natural ingredients that will work towards helping your skin with no harsh or counterproductive ingredients.
Moisturisers come in many forms and understanding what you skin needs is vital.
Does It Matter Which Moisturiser I Use?
You may have just assumed that moisturiser was moisturiser, and the different types didn’t make much of a difference in the end, however that couldn’t be further from the truth.
From the different forms they can take to the wide range of ingredients, most moisturisers are designed with a specific outcome or solution in mind. Every moisturiser is designed with a purpose in mind, that ranges from simply hydrating and protecting to helping with oily or blemish prone skin or assisting with sensitive skin issues. If your moisturiser has been leaving you with oily, red or irritated skin, then it may be worth shopping around and discovering what works best for your skin.
By using natural and organic ingredients when possible you will help give your skin the treatment it deserves. Some of the ingredients we use in our moisturising products include a range of Peptides from Coconut to Moringa, which help to protect the skin’s collagen fibres and help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines as well hydrating and soothing the skin. We also use Hyaluronic Acid, which is a molecule with a gel like consistency which exists naturally in our bodies. Hyaluronic Acid is mainly known for its hydrating qualities, but can also help to plump fine lines and wrinkles for younger looking skin.
There are many natural and organic ingredients that will help you with your skin care goals and assist in soothing and healing any skin issues you may have. It just takes finding the right product to suit you.
How to Help Your Skin and Prevent Further Issues
Working out what will help your skin can be quite a challenge if you don’t know where to start. There are plenty of resources that can help you figure out what it is you need for your skin care journey such as our skin quiz that can help you find the products that will help you to reach your goals. We also offer a free online skincare consultation for those who want a more in-depth analysis.
What are some skin issues to look out for? Sensitive skin, oily and blemish prone skin, rosacea, dry skin, and the effects of ageing are all issues that can affect your skin and be helped, prevented, or treated with the right skincare product.
What Products Can I Use for My Skin Type?
For Normal / Combination Skin
Hydrate & Protect Facial Cream
This is a light, easily absorbed hydrating and protecting natural moisturising cream for normal to combination skin. This cream sits perfectly underneath makeup and helps to protect the skin against pollution, UV, and blue light while instantly improving skin brightness.
For Combination / Oily Skin
True Balance Gel Cream
An innovative gel-to-cream formula, which uses natural actives to leave oily and acne prone skin clear, hydrated and healthy. It protects and balances the microbiome, and is formulated with natural ingredients like Moringa and Noni Plant stem cells, known to detoxify the skin, reduce sebum production and minimise the appearance of pores.
How to Use: Apply a small amount of our mattifying moisturiser to cleansed skin. Gently massage into your face and neck, taking care around the delicate eye area. Use in both your morning and evening routine for best results.
For Normal / Dry skin
Daily Renew Facial Cream
This multi-award winning moisturiser restores normal to dry skin with a blend of pure organic oils. Organic Argan oil nourishes, natural Peptides help to reduce signs of ageing, whilst natural Hyaluronic Acid soothes and hydrates. It is delicately fragranced with a soothing hypoallergenic vanilla & coconut natural fragrance.
How to Use: Apply a small amount of nourishing moisturiser to cleansed skin. Massage into face and neck, taking care around the delicate eye area. For best results, use in both morning and evening routines.
Nightly Renew Facial Cream
This rich and nourishing organic night cream is designed to detoxify skin as you sleep, while smoothing and plumping up the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Natural Peony Extract works to boost cellular vitality while preventing the signs of skin ageing while sustainable Bio-Retinol from the plant Bidens pilosa works to smooth and visibly rejuvenate the appearance of skin. It has a natural fragrance blend proven to help you fall asleep more quickly, and enhance the quality of sleep, helping you to wake feeling and looking refreshed!
How to Use: Apply a small amount of this calming moisturiser to cleansed skin. Massage into face and neck, taking care around the delicate eye area.
Apply in the evening for a great night’s sleep and pair with our Daily Renew Facial Cream in the morning!
For Ageing / Dry Skin
Multi Peptide 360 Anti-Ageing Cream
Our Multi Peptide certified organic moisturising cream is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and visibly firm and smooth ageing skin. It is packed with superfoods to deliver comprehensive age-protection benefits as well as providing intense daily hydration for skin.
How to Use: Apply a small amount of our smart ageing moisturiser to cleansed skin. Massage into your face and neck, taking care around the delicate eye area. Why not try supercharging with a few drops of our brightening Bio-Retinol + C Booster? For best results, use this moisturiser in both your morning and evening skincare routines.
For Sensitive Skin
Pro+ Ectoin Soothing Cream
Calm your skin. This soothing organic moisturiser for sensitive skin helps to reduce skin stress, restore and calm skin down whilst reinforcing the skin barrier, protecting it from sensitivity. Chaga Mushroom extract helps to boost skin resilience, while Ectoin and Camellia Oil help to reduce redness, protect skin, restore moisture and bring relief to dry, flaky and sensitive skin.
Dermatologically tested on a sensitive skin panel, Pro+ Ectoin Soothing Cream is hypoallergenic and fragrance free.
How to Use: Apply a small amount of our soothing sensitive cream to cleansed skin. Massage into your face and neck, taking care around the delicate eye area. For best results, use this moisturiser for sensitive skin in both your morning and evening skincare routines.
Improving Your Skincare Routine
Having a well-balanced and effective skincare routine doesn’t necessarily require a 10 step daily routine with more products than you can count. It can be as simple or as complex as you want or need it too, the main goal should always be the health and wellbeing of your skin.
Your skincare routine should reflect what your skin wants and needs and should evolve with your skin and change as it does. Just because something works now, it does not necessarily mean that it will always work. Being aware of your skin and how it changes in response to time, weather and your health is an important part of caring for your skin.
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