If you're anything like me your face feels drier as you get older and you want the best hydrating face cream. I was on the search for this for many months until I found one I really liked.

In the meantime, I learned a lot about skincare products-what works and what doesn't. Frankly, I'm amazed at the level of junk put out there in name of "anti aging". A lot of the mainstream products spend more on their advertising and packaging than on their ingredients.

Hmm...which would you rather have? A splashy ad campaign or a truly hydrating face cream that was going to penetrate your skin and reduce your wrinkles? I thought so.

Quickly, some of the ingredients to avoid are things like mineral oil. This is a byproduct of the oil business (yes, that oil) and can block your pores so your skin doesn't get the good stuff in the cream.

You'll also want to avoid parabens. These are chemical preservatives that keep your face cream the right consistency but have been linked with cancer.

Moisturizers are important for your skin. Not only do they moisturizer your skin and help prevent wrinkles, but they can even out your skin tone and fade blemishes.

What's In a Great Hydrating Face Cream?

A truly effective and moisturizing face cream will include a luscious skin softener like shea butter. If you've ever used this in lotion you know it's rich and creamy. It will sink deep into your skin and can even fade scars and blemishes on your skin's surface.

Of course, there are other great ingredients too.

Studies show a proven anti aging ingredient is a Japanese sea weed called phytessence wakame. This sea kelp keeps your skin smooth and firm by strengthening your collagen and elastin cells. It also boosts your levels of hyaluronic acid. The Japanese have used this in their skincare for years and it smooths your skin while hydrating it.

A special honey from New Zealand is proven to penetrate deeply providing moisture to all your skin cells and helping repair them from the inside.

There's even another one that acts as a "liquid skin" soothing and smoothing your own skin while providing important moisturizer. In fact, volunteers using this noticed a 14% improvement in their skin moisture level in just 18 days.

So, what are you waiting for? Find out the best hydrating face cream for your skin by visiting my website where I share what I've learned over the years.

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