The Best Summer Moisturizing Ingredients in Cosmetic Products - Look for These if You Want Your Skin to Feel Amazing!

We have gathered several ingredients that help maintain skin hydration and freshness, making them especially suitable for summer skincare.

Our skin is 70% water, and most of it is found in the dermis layer, so it is crucial to reach the deeper layers. The emphasis is on hydration (increasing the skin's water content) and nourishment, with the goal of restoring a vital skin condition by boosting metabolic processes.

Hyaluronic Acid:

In the summer heat, the skin loses its moisture content faster and can easily dry out. Hyaluronic acid is a natural compound found in our skin that helps maintain skin hydration, as it can retain a large amount of water. When applied in cosmetic products, it helps maintain skin moisture and reduce wrinkles.

Products containing hyaluronic acid:

Vitamin C:

Exposure to sunlight can easily damage our skin and increase oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties, reduces the depth of wrinkles, supports healthy cell function, and helps protect the skin against harmful effects. It lightens pigment spots and helps restore the skin's natural radiance. Furthermore, it stimulates the production of collagen, which improves skin elasticity and hydration. It is also worth noting its effect against Propionibacterium acnes, the overgrowth of which is the main cause of inflammation appearing in acne.

Products containing Vitamin C:

Niacinamide:

During the summer months, the skin is often exposed to sunburn and redness. Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3,  is one of the most versatile anti-aging weapons for skin that deals with pigmentation, aging, and combination or oily skin,. It not only helps against typical signs of skin aging (wrinkles, spots), but it also has specific anti-acne effects. It helps reduce redness, calms the skin, and evens out the skin tone. Additionally, it preserves skin hydration and strengthens the skin's barrier function, which helps prevent moisture loss.

Products containing Niacinamide:

Aloe Vera:

In the summer heat, aloe vera is a real wild card in skincare, it has been used for centuries for skin hydration and soothing. It has an extraordinary hydrating and cooling effect. It helps to soothe skin irritated by sunburn and replenish moisture. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce skin irritations.

Products containing Aloe Vera:

 Panthenol:

Due to sun exposure and warm weather, the skin can easily become dehydrated. Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to maintain the skin's moisture content, prevent water loss, and improve skin elasticity. It has a soothing effect, reducing irritation caused by sunlight and heat.

 Products containing Panthenol:

 Allantoin:

Allantoin is an ingredient that has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, making it particularly useful for alleviating sun-induced irritations. It helps maintain skin hydration, soothes the skin, and improves cell regeneration. Additionally, it helps reduce redness and alleviate irritation.

Products containing Allantoin:

Centella Asiatica:

Centella Asiatica, a plant-based ingredient, possesses moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, effectively aiding in skin hydration and regeneration even during the summer. It helps calm the skin, improve skin texture, and support cell regeneration. With antioxidant effects, it also helps protect the skin against harmful free radicals.

Products containing Centella Asiatica:

Urea:

It is highly effective in treating dry, rough skin and provides long-lasting hydration. It helps maintain skin hydration and prevents water loss.

Products containing Urea:

NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor):

As the name implies, it is a group of naturally moisturizing ingredients that are naturally present in the skin, playing a vital role in protecting the skin's outer layer and maintaining proper hydration. Research has shown that proper hydration is an essential requirement for beautiful skin, and for this, the presence of NMFs in the skin is necessary. Amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, phospholipids, glycerin, carbohydrates, sodium PCA, hyaluronic acid, and other elements naturally found in the skin. The NMF used in cosmetic products helps replenish and strengthen this moisturizing factor, keeping our skin healthy and hydrated.

 Products containing NMF ingredients:

SOLANIE Skin Nectar serum

So let's not forget to look for these moisturizing ingredients when choosing summer skincare products, so we can enjoy radiant skin even in the summer season! Let's also take care of the proper care of the eye area, as the skin is thinnest here and requires special care.

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