Alba Botanica Moisturizer
Alba Botanica, Hawaiian, oil-free moisturizer : refining aloe & green tea
What? Face moisturizer
For? Dry skin, combination or any skin type
Verdict: Cured my dry skin. FINALLY!
Winter months bring dry skin to the face. My toughest problem in the winter is the patches of dry skin that stretch from one cheek to the other. I’ve tried all sorts of moisturizers but I wanted a moisturizer that would tackle anti-aging, discoloration and pore minimization. I had purchased an Origins moisturizer for $40 and it only lasted me a month and I didn’t want to spend $40 every single month on moisturizer. I wanted something more economical and of course, healthy for the skin. If you’re struggling with dry skin during the winter months you’re not the only one. Some causes of dry skin:
Humidity levels drop
Products you put on your face during summer aren’t meant to be used during winter
Longer hot showers in the winter strip your skin of natural oils which cause dry skin
So doing a lot of research, this moisturizer seemed to get a good reputation and the price is $13.39 in Target. I have sensitive combination skin. This product did not make my t-zone oily and fixed my dry skin problem on my cheeks and around my mouth. One thing about this cream is that it made me skin feel super soft and most importantly- no irritation occurred. This product does not have sunscreen as well. No I’m not going to say that this cream was a miracle. It did not cure my discoloration, nor did I see my pores get smaller or my fine lines. However, it did not irritate my skin and make it worse, it just cured my dry skin and made my skin feel silky soft. Oh, and it smells really good!
Health verdict: Alba Botanica is made with great organic ingredients. This moisturizer is hypo-allergenic. It is also phthalate free, sulfate free, paraben free and not tested on animals! The worst ingredient in this product is the fragrance.
