Byrdie features Acaderma cream as the best products with Humectants1
What Is a Humectant?
“A humectant is a substance that is key to keeping the skin hydrated,” says Hu. “It’s an ingredient that helps draw moisture to the skin’s surface and retains water so that the skin does not end up drying out quickly. It is commonly used in face and body products such as serums, lotions, and creams.”
Familiar humectants include hyaluronic acid and collagen-boosting properties, both of which are commonly found in our daily skincare.
How to Use
Products with humectants can be applied at any stage of your skincare routine when your skin is still damp, which will help the product easily absorb into the skin. Water-based skincare products are formulated with humectants because they moisturize and have preserving properties. If you have a skincare routine, you are probably already using humectants without realizing it, explains Hu.
“Products with humectants can be applied at any time, day or night,” adds Hu. “Humectants should be sealed with an occlusive product unless you live in an extremely humid environment. Otherwise, all of the moisture the humectant worked to bring to your stratum corneum will be evaporating into the air.”
Acaderma Better With Age Replenishing Light Cream
Hu explains that this cream, formulated with hyaluronic acid, draws moisture into the skin from the environment and helps keep the skin hydrated throughout the day without clogging pores. The Replenishing Light Cream is also packed with ceramides, MSM, peptides, and collagen to promote smoother, firmer skin, Hu adds.
