Best Facial Moisturizer Ingredient
We all want gorgeous skin right? Read on, you’ll be glad you did 
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The most important ingredient in a moisturizer is an ingredient known as: hyalurnan, sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronic acid (HA). This is a natural substance which is found in all living organisms and is the main component of the connective tissue in the human body.
HA can hold moisture at 1,000 times its molecular weight, which is more than any other natural substance.
HA is involved in tissue repair. When skin is excessively exposed to UVB rays, it becomes inflamed, causing sunburn. The cells in the dermis stop producing as much HA, and increase the rate of its degradation. Topical use helps hydrate the skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Oily skin benefits from this substance as well, as the skin may be “water dry” and have some compromised barrier integrity or imbalance.
Watch labels to make sure your moisturizer contains it. It is great for all skin types, and as I like to call it “underwear” because it goes on under sun protectant during the day, and under serums, creams and other preparations at night.
What’s in Hy-Drate?
Purified Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium 10, Dimethicone Copolyol, Green Tea Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate. 2 oz. $44, 4oz. $64
A sister product to Hy-Drate is Hydrating Body Tonic. I love Hy-Drate for the face and Hydrating Body Tonic for the rest of me. It hydrates, tones and improves skin elasticity, they are both by Tu’el. This company was founded by Eva Friederichs who is one of the founding mothers of the professional skincare industry. Hy-Drate has been a #1 seller for 20 years with this company – long before it was discovered by consumers or even skincare industry professionals. Here is what Lori, daughter of Eva Friederichs, and president of Eva’s Esthetics today, has to say:
My favorite product
I love this particular body product!!! Yes, three exclamations. Why do I love it so much? Absolutely, nothing comes close to how it makes my skin feel when I use it UNDER my body lotion. This may seem like too many things to put on, but we skin techie’s get quite skilled at layering. The interesting part is that the active ingredient is Sodium Hyaluronate which is the same ingredient in Hy-Drate (our number one product).
Another thing I really like is that since it is in a water base I can add my pure essential oil to it (about 5 drops to the 8 ounce bottle) and this essential oil becomes my very own perfume. Because it is a water solution the best way to apply it is directly after your shower. Get out, towel dry and apply the Hydrating Body Tonic. Be sure to do all parts like the undersides of your arms into your arm pits, which is an area that especially shows dehydration or age. Pump some into one hand and just bring it over to the area you are applying and rub in. Do your entire body and then layer your body lotion directly over that. No need to let it dry. You will actually use less body lotion.
I travel a lot which is really hard on the skin and so dehydrating. I promise you, this is one item I never leave home without.
- Lori Nestore
What’s in Hydrating Body Tonic?
Aqua (Purified Water), Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydrolyzed Protein, SodiumHyaluronate, Eucalyptus Oil, Polysorbate-20, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid. 8 oz. $32
See you at the spa!
UV
April 14, 2008 at 6:49 pmHi Linda,
This is helpful information. There are SO many different moisturizers out there… it is good to know what to be looking for!
Do you have any recommendations on what to look for in a makeup remover? There are so many brands out there and the prices range a lot. Is there something specific I should be looking for in a makeup remover, or are they all basically the same?
Thanks!
UV
starbrows
April 14, 2008 at 8:04 pmDear UV,
Thanks for your inquiry! I love Bioelements Makeup Dissolver. It works well as a pre-cleanse too. I am unfortunately out at the moment. Maybe at your appointment Wednesday we could do a refill to get by temporarily.
Warment Regards,
Linda Ruberto
Jeanne Dininni
April 23, 2008 at 12:37 amLinda,
This sounds like a wonderful product. The fact that it’s suitable for oily thru dry skin is a great feature. Thanks for the helpful info!
Jeanne
starbrows
May 9, 2008 at 2:44 pmJeanne,
Thanks for your interest! You hit on one of the best features of this product. People with oily and/or acne skin hate moisturizers – understandably, many add to the problem.Consumers are getting smarter about ingrediants. Glad this helped.
Linda
Jane
December 8, 2008 at 8:37 pmSounds like a really good product, where can i buy it?
Star Brows
December 8, 2008 at 8:50 pmThanks for your interest Jane. The Advanced B5 Serum is $69.00 plus tax ($74.35).
If you go to http://www.starbrows.com you can purchase it through Pay Pal on the site.
You will love it!
Linda
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