A good moisturiser will make your skin supple, smooth, moisturised and healthy. It can mean the difference between a dull-looking face and a glowing one. Moisturisers should also be free from toxic ingredients and not harmful to your skin or your body. Unfortunately, some products contain harmful chemicals which will pose a danger to your health, one of these ingredients are parabens. It is necessary to find and use products that don’t contain parabens. The best paraben-free moisturiser is the Era organics Natural & Organic Face Moisturizer Cream – Extra Nourishing & Hydrating 10-In-1 Daily Facial Cream
What the product is: A nourishing moisturiser that hydrates using a variety of organic and natural ingredients
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What to know about the product:
- Nourishing
- Moisturising
- Organic
- Paraben-free
- Fragrance-free
- Dye-free
Why are parabens bad?
Parabens have been linked breast cancer and reproductive toxicity. They have been widely used in skincare products because they are a good preservative. They keep your products free from harmful mould or bacteria. Unfortunately they are harmful in themselves. They aren’t absolutely necessary in skincare though, it’s possible to find great products that don’t contain parabens.
Ingredients:
Blue-green algae
This is also called Spirulina. It can be ingested or can be used topically on the skin, it offers a number of skincare benefits. This ingredient has antiaging benefits, is full of antioxidants, will help to tone and detoxify your skin and will brighten up any dullness you have on your skin.
Manuka honey
The general honey use in our food is amazing for the skin, it is antibacterial making it a natural preservative, it will also cure your skin of its dull tired look. Honey is a great moisturiser as it brings water from the environment into your skin, it traps and seals moisture into your skin. Manuka honey is well-loved for its superior antibacterial properties when compared to regular honey
Olive oil
Olive oil has been used in skin routines since the time of Cleopatra. It has been used to improve the health and appearance of your hair and skin. It contains antioxidants which are known to neutralize dangerous free radicals, it also contains squalene, this is a great hydrator for your skin.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a well-known moisturiser for your skin and will give your skin an amazing supple soft texture as well as an amazing glow. It is rich in a variety of fatty acids which do well to moisturise your skin, it also contains antioxidants which will neutralize dangerous free radicals from the skin
Cehami extract
This ingredient is indigenous to Australia. The aboriginal people of Australia have been using this amazing flower for ages as it is antimicrobial, as well as anti-inflammatory. It is also a great natural pain reliever that is stronger than aspirin so it will calm irritated skin
Cocoa butter
If you need something that moisturises and nourishes your skin very well coca butter is the answer. Using this ingredient will increase the elasticity of your skin giving you a fresh youthful appearance. In addition to moisturizing it prevents moisture from leaving the skin as it creates a lipid barrier between your skin and the external environment thus retaining moisture.
MSM
If you are looking for an ingredient that can boost the collagen and elastin in your skin then you’ve found it. MSM is fondly known as the “beauty mineral” it will help boost your collagen and elastin and in addition to this it will reduce inflammation and improve the appearance of any acne scars, sun damage melasma and age spots
Shea butter
This can be used on its own or in this case, it can be added to your moisturiser to boost the fatty acids and vitamins present in the product. Shea butter is amazing at not only softening the skin but it will also smooth and even out your skin.
Organic and natural
Using organic and natural ingredients in your skincare is important because they generally work well with the skin. Organic products are free from pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other potentially harmful products used during farming. If these pesticides were to enter your bloodstream they would be toxic to your health.
Dye and fragrance-free
If you have sensitive skin it is important to look at the ingredient list of any product before you use it. Products that contain dyes or fragrance are usually the culprits of skin irritation on the skin. Using products that are both fragrance and dye-free will reduce the chances of having a negative reaction to your skincare products
Cruelty-free
More and more people are becoming aware of how their products are made, not only with regards to chemicals used but with regards to how animals are treated when designing the product. This product is cruelty free and all the products in this line are also cruelty-free.
Conclusion:
This product is chocked full of nourishing ingredients which will provide nutrients as well as moisture to your skin. It contains no parabens or any other irritating skin ingredients that can be harmful to your health. If you want glowing beautiful supple healthy skin this is the way to get it.
Note: This product contains a number of comedogenic ingredients. If your skin generally doesn’t do well with these types of ingredients then I recommend you use a moisturiser that is designed for acne-prone skin, the Era organics Tea Tree Oil Face Cream – For Oily, Acne Prone Skin Care Natural & Organic Facial Moisturizer is a good choice, it is also paraben-free. In addition, do a patch test before you apply this product on your whole face.
