Moisturizer can be found in the bathrooms of almost every home. Even people who don't buy cosmetics passionately usually have one. Since a moisturizer is such a care foundation, what should it have to do well for the skin?

Moisturizer is a kind of protective barrier for the skin. So effective, in fact, that most experts recommend using it daily. Scientists at the Mayo Clinic, one of the most respected health institutions in the world, recommend using a moisturizer for effective skin care. They also add that such a product should be primarily adapted to your skin type (dry, oily, sensitive, mature, normal/combination) and make your skin soft to the touch after use. And what makes a great moisturizer, no matter what your skin type is?

How to choose a good moisturizer?

A good cosmetic should contain antioxidants

Antioxidants, neutralize free radicals, which largely contribute to faster skin aging. Antioxidants include chamomile, green tea, rosehips, as well as vitamin C, vitamin E , and vitamin A.

A good moisturizer contains ingredients that maintain skin elasticity.

Many moisturizers are humectants, or non-greasy agents that bind water to the skin, thereby softening and smoothing the complexion. Harvard University researchers recommend choosing products that contain ingredients such as lanolin , glycerin , petrolatum, stearic acid, as well as oils: jojoba oil , coconut oil , which help maintain the outer layer of keratin and maintain skin elasticity. Remember that the most important are the first five ingredients listed on the product label.