What is a water based moisturizer? This question might arise a lot of time. Moisturizer is an essential step of skincare that no one should skip. No matter what your skin type is, you must include a moisturizer in your daily routine.
Be it an oil-based moisturizer, or a water-based moisturizer, you must choose one which is beneficial for your skin in the longer run.
What is a water based moisturizer?
A Water based moisturizer is lightweight in consistency, contains water (aqua) as its first ingredient and are non-greasy in texture. This moisturizer will help in improving your skin.
It is faster in getting absorbed into your skin than oil-based moisturizer since it has a thinner consistency. This kind of moisturizer also has fewer side effects than an oil-based moisturizer. It is less likely to clog your pores due to its light consistency.
A water-based moisturizer may also contain glycerin and tocopheryl acetate or tocopherol (Vitamin E).
- Glycerine provides the moisture.
- Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant which helps to soothe irritation and prevents sun damage.
- Vitamin E also helps in locking the moisturize in your skin while replenishing its nutrients.
- Some water-based moisturizers may even contain Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronate Sodium). Hyaluronic acid makes your skin look and feel more supple.
Which skin type should prefer water-based moisturizer?
People with oily skin type must use water-based moisturizer as they have a skin which is prone to acne and breakouts.
Normally water-based moisturizers are recommended to people with oily skin, but normal skin types can also use it provided it contains hyaluronic acid in it.
Benefits
- Since water-based moisturizers have a thin consistency, so they will reduce the chances of breakouts. Water does not bind into your pores so it will not clog them.
- They can be used as a base for makeup and can be worn throughout the day
- They get absorbed very quickly into your skin
Side effects
- Sensitive skin must always make sure that their moisturizer does not contain any artificial fragrance or dyes, as it may cause irritation and breakouts.
What Are Some Good Water Based Moisturizers?
- Ponds Super Light Gel Moisturizer Review | Oil-Free Moisturizer
- Pixi pHenomenal Gel Review | New Pixi Moisturizer
- Neutrogena HydroBoost Water Gel
- Lakmé Absolute Skin Gloss Gel Creme
- L’Oreal Paris Hydrafresh Genius Multi-Active Essence Cream
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I prefer using water based moisturiser as they provide the necessary hydration to my combination skin. They have made my skin look better.
Water based moisturizer are always my favorite. It hydrate the skin very well and provides the needed nourishment
Though I have dry skin, I absolutely enjoy water based gel moisturizers for summer months. These moisturizers provide required hydration to the skin without being greasy.