Alright, it’s time to come clean about clean beauty. I remember when I thought that none of this was important. I didn’t understand what all the hype about natural products was about. But I’ve come to realize that our skin is our largest organ and it absorbs all the chemicals that we are exposed to. This fact along with the reality that everyone can benefit from using products that leave out some of the most harmful synthetic ingredients and harsh chemicals (I’m talking to you parabens, synthetic colors, phthalates, propylene glycol and fragrance), has sent me on a long journey researching and testing natural beauty replacements so that I can have healthier skin (and not feel so guilty when I am snacking on my daily dark chocolate)! If you haven’t made the switch to skin care products with natural ingredients, there’s no time like the present! And with winter around the corner, you want to make sure you have that protective barrier to keep your skin hydrated and dewey all season long. Here is my Vetted List of the 10 best natural moisturizers for your face and body.
NATURAL FACE MOISTURIZERS:
GoopGenes
All-In-One Nourishing Face Cream
Goop describes its All-in-One as a “second skin” and after a week of daily use, you will see why it’s one of the best natural face moisturizers. This luxuriously rich super cream is made with a blend of ultra-nourishing key ingredients to instantly plump, soften, brighten and smooth the look of dry, aging skin. This cream provides deep hydration – a small amount goes a long way. I definitely recommend adding this to your winter skin care routine!
Tata Harper
Water-Lock Moisturizer
This is a lightweight, silicone-free moisturizer that has natural peptides and hyaluronic acid for smooth, hydrated and balanced skin. Good on a variety of skin types (including normal, combination or oily skin), what’s unique about this face lotion is that it acts as both a moisturizer and a primer. I love a two-for-one product that saves me time! It also has a sustainable refill system that eliminates extra waste.
One Love Organics
Skin Dew Coconut Water Cream
This brand is one of the OG natural skincare brands and they continue to create new and innovative products that show results. This lightweight natural moisturizer is made with more than 50% pure organic coconut water which offers intense hydration and has antioxidants and enzymes that nourish the skin without clogging your pores. It also has an anti-aging benefit which can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines for those seeking youthful-looking skin.
Cocokind
Resurrection Polypeptide Cream
People often ask me if more expensive skincare products are worth the price, and my answer is sometimes. The most important thing is finding something that works for your skin type, and there are usually solutions at all price points. If you are looking for the best natural face moisturizer that doesn’t break the bank, Cocokind is the right moisturizer for you. This is their best selling product for a reason. The cream instantly restores skin’s moisture levels and provides increased plumpness. With organic ingredients and plant-based oils, this scentless cream hydrates without clogging pores.
Éminence Organic Skin Care
Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer
This rich and calming organic face moisturizer is really good for sensitive skin especially those prone to rosacea and redness. It is super soothing so it helps to reduce hyper-active skin by reducing irritation. Your skin will feel calm, deeply hydrated and nourished. And nothing feels better than clean, healthy skin.
CLEAN BODY CREAMS:
This award-winning all-in-one natural moisturizer is luxuriously lightweight, absorbs quickly and is a powerhouse of 15 super plant vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Iota is a clean body care brand that focuses on balancing your skin’s microbiome, boosting collagen production and giving you smoother, younger-looking skin in the process. Products are all dermatologist-tested, vegan, gluten-free, and suitable for all skin types.
Mutha
Body Butter Glow
Warning: this product is addicting. If you love glowing golden skin, then this editor-approved body butter will be your new best friend. This triple butter blend, made of cocoa butter, shea butter and mango seed butter, has a souffle texture and it is ultra-moisturizing. It gives you a subtle, sheer and pretty bronze glow and it makes your skin look bright and healthy.
One tip before you get addicted, it doesn’t sink into your skin immediately so I suggest applying it about 10 minutes before you get dressed for maximum absorption.
Sol de Janeiro
Brazilian Bum Bum Refillable Body Cream
You probably already know about this viral cream that helps visibly tighten and smooth skin, thanks to it’s caffeine-rich formula. It hydrates, plumps and smells like the beach thanks to the coconut oil which also conditions and replenishes dry skin. Who doesn’t want their skin to appear plumper and tighter? If you ask me, this cream definitely lives up to the hype.
This body oil has a subtle citrus scent and the texture feels great on my skin, giving it a healthy, youthful glow. It soaks in quickly and doesn’t leave an oily feeling or greasy residue. And it’s firming, antioxidant rich and infused with natural oils like passion fruit and acai. For best results use right after you shower as it works great on freshly washed, damp skin.
Necessaire
The Body Lotion
Whether you have sensitive skin, or scents just aren’t your thing, this lightweight lotion is free of essential oils, perfumes, and common skin irritants. This lotion has a cult-following for its simple yet effective formulation, without a sticky residue. It’s like a face cream for your body—packed with skin strengthening ingredients and vitamins. (Vitamin E, C and A to be exact.) For those looking for the best moisturizer that’s safe for sensitive skin, this is the lotion you need for long-lasting hydration to enhance your skin’s radiance.
