Since we're deep into the winter season, it's especially important to make hydrating your skin a priority in your skincare routine. Thankfully, natural face moisturizers are the perfect skincare solution to ensure your skin will remain healthy during the cold weather, regardless of your skin type.

　　But what exactly is a natural face moisturizer, and why should you consider switching over to one? "Natural face moisturizers are great options for consumers looking for
products with ingredients that closely simulate naturally occurring
hydrating agents," says double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp, M.D., FAAD.
"By harnessing the ability of naturally occurring ingredients to
hydrate skin, natural face moisturizers help keep skin supple,
protected from environmental stressors, and more youthful in
appearance."
Before you commit to a natural face moisturizer, there are a few things you need to know, like what ingredients to look for, what to avoid, and what will work best with your skin type.

　　Best Natural Face Moisturizers

　　Best Overall: Best Budget Buy: cocokind Resurrection Polypeptide CreamBest Multipurpose Moisturizer: One Love Organics Skin Savior Multi-Tasking Wonder BalmBest for Combination and Oily Skin: Best for Dry and Normal Skin: Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Deep Hydration MoisturizerBest Anti-Pollution Cream: OSEA Atmosphere Protection Cream

　　What to Consider

　　Camp's biggest tip is to familiarize yourself
with how to read an ingredient label when shopping for a natural face moisturizer. "Ingredients listed first are
present in higher concentrations than those listed toward the end," he says. Ahead, the NYC-based doctor shares insight on his favorite natural ingredients to look out for in a face moisturizer.

　　Best Natural Ingredients

　　Hyaluronic acid is a complex sugar molecule that occurs naturally in
the skin. "Hyaluronic acid is an effective moisturizing agent because it attracts
and retains water in the skin,"
says Camp. Consider this clear, fast-absorbing ingredient like a tall glass of water for your skin that plumps up fine lines and wrinkles.Ceramides are lipids (fats) that normally exist in the top layer of
skin. Camp says they help trap moisture within skin cells and maintain the
skin's barrier function.
Ceramides also provide fantastic anti-aging benefits because they keep the skin hydrated and supple.Squalane is an oil derived from plant sources and featured in
skincare products because it moisturizes skin. "It is
similar, but different, to squalene, an oil that contributes to the
makeup of sebum, your body’s natural oil," he says.Limitations Natural face moisturizers are fantastic for almost anyone, but Camp has two other important factors to consider:

　　Synthetic ingredients: "Note that many 'natural' ingredients in these
products may be synthetic to maintain purity and consistency
in the manufacturing process," he says. Skin Sensitivities: These moisturizers are typically infused with botanicals, meaning someone with sensitive or reactive skin should always do a spot test before fully committing to a natural face moisturizer to avoid any potential skin reactions.

　　Your Skin Type

　　Your skin type will also help you determine which natural face moisturizer is ideal for your skin. Here's my quick, at-a-glance look at the different formulations and who would benefit the most from using them:

　　Gels and lotions offer oily and acne-prone skin light hydration, ensuring their complexion isn't greasy throughout the day. Non-comedogenic face moisturizers are ideal for those with acne-prone skin to avoid congesting their pores, which leads to blackheads and zits.Face creams are typically heavier and more hydrating for dry, normal, and mature skin types. Those with combination skin that leans dry can opt for face creams, while those who are oily can use lightweight lotions and cream natural face moisturizers.

　　How We Chose

　　Camp is an incredible medical source with a wealth of experience in the field, including working as an assistant professor at George Washington University's medical school. Given his incredible expertise, I just had to ask him to share his all-time favorite natural face moisturizers.

　　I also included a plant-based face cream that I genuinely won't shut up about — after one use, you'll become equally obsessed! Since the most affordable expert-suggested product costs $40, I carefully researched dozens of promising natural face moisturizers and selected a cheaper pick from cocokind. It's made with familiar, clean ingredients and imparts a gorgeous radiance to the skin without stretching your budget.

　　These natural face moisturizers will soften and deeply hydrate your complexion all winter. I'm confident you'll be so into these natural face moisturizer recommendations that you'll also want to use them in the upcoming spring and summer seasons because they are made with ingredients you can trust to care for even the most sensitive skin types.

　　1Best Overall

　　Epionce Renewal Facial Cream

　　ProsCons

　　Honestly, I haven't experienced a single con since using this cream over several monthsI'm honestly obsessed with so many Epionce products! I crowned it our best overall distinction because it's my desert island natural face moisturizer of choice.

　　It's designed for sensitive and dry skin, yet it somehow works effectively on my oily skin during the fall and winter seasons in NYC. TBH, I love it so much that I'll use a tiny bit of cream during the summer just so my skin can soak up the plant-based ingredients.

　　I appreciate that Renewal Facial Cream contains ingredients we all know, like olive oil to calm skin redness, orange to fade dark spots, and avocado oil to hydrate and soothe. There are also botanicals, like antioxidant-rich apple, flax seed for anti-aging benefits, and meadowfoam for some much-needed hydration.

　　When my skin gets irritated from testing new beauty products, I heavily rely on this calming skincare product. It's also a must-have for both short and long-haul flights since airplane cabins are notoriously drying to the skin.

　　2Best Budget Buy

　　cocokind Resurrection Polypeptide Cream

　　Pros

　　Fragrance-free, making it sensitive skin friendly

　　Improves the appearance of dullnessCons

　　Some reviewers say the consistency can be a bit goopy, but the results are worth itBudget-friendly shoppers can rely on this rich cream from cocokind, a popular clean beauty brand. The company makes several face moisturizers, but I opted to feature the Resurrection Polypeptide Cream because it's their most hydrating option for wintertime.

　　In addition to the Camp-approved ingredient, squalane, this thick cream contains antioxidant-rich watermelon seed for an anti-aging effect. There's also resurrection plant extract to help strengthen the skin and help prevent dehydration, while the plant-based polypeptide complex reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

　　3Best for Combination and Oily Skin

　　Ursa Major Fortifying Gel Moisturizer

　　Pros

　　Great for calming and soothing skin

　　Provides all-day hydration without feeling heavy or clogging poresCons

　　Skip if you don't like products with a light, herbal scent of lavender, lime, spearmint, and rosemaryPersonal trainers previously told me they love Ursa Major's natural deodorant, so I was immediately intrigued by Camp's skincare suggestion from the brand.

　　"A number of botanical ingredients, like willow bark, aloe, olive leaf
, and prickly pear, are included in this lightweight, invisible daily
moisturizer with a serum-like texture," says Camp.

　　Reviewers adore its paraben-free formulation that moisturizes, calms, and firms their skin. It's fast-absorbing, allowing users to move on to the next step of their beauty routine, like sunscreen and foundation.

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　　4Best Multipurpose Moisturizer

　　One Love Organics Skin Savior Multi-Tasking Wonder Balm

　　Pros

　　Made with natural and organic ingredients certified by Ecocert Greenlife

　　It's your ski season beauty BFF as it softens dry, rough, and chapped skinCons

　　Too hydrating for oily skinCamp highlights this unique balm as a multipurpose product worthy of a spot in your medicine cabinet. "With an antioxidant-rich blend of organic coconut oil, mango butter,
jojoba, and chia, this balm works as both an effective moisturizer and
makeup remover," he says.

　　You can also treat it like a face mask for sensitive skin by leaving it on for 15-20 minutes and rinsing away before bed.

　　Although Skin Savior is less than 2 oz, you only need a half-a-pea-size amount of product, meaning a container should last you for several months.

　　5Best for Dry and Normal Skin

　　Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Deep Hydration Moisturizer

　　Pros

　　Fragrance-free, so it's safe for sensitive skin

　　Helps repair the skin's moisture barrierCons

　　Some reviewers don't love the textureBiossance's ingredient label reads like a checklist of dermatologist-approved ingredients — no wonder Camp gave it high marks. "The lipids in this moisturizing face cream mimic the skin’s natural
moisture barrier to nourish, plump, and hydrate skin cells," he says.

　　The combination of ceramides, sugar-derived squalane, and omega fatty acids is a trifecta of epic moisture and anti-aging for dry and normal skin types. There's even hyaluronic acid for a covetable plumping effect. Bouncy skin is only a few clicks away!

　　6Best for Rebalancing Skin

　　OSEA Atmosphere Protection Cream

　　Pros

　　Silky texture and fast-absorbing

　　Has a subtle rose geranium, clary sage, and chamomile scent

　　Expert recommendedCons

　　Some reviewers with dry skin says it dries down matte, which isn't their vibe, so it's probs best for combination, normal, and oily skinRounding out this list is a gentle face cream from OSEA, which is like an invisible protective shield between your skin and environmental pollutants that cause signs of aging. It's designed to soothe and nourish your complexion to ensure it becomes supple.

　　"As a lightweight moisturizer, this product contains a blend of brown
and green seaweed extracts, seawater, and marine exopolysaccharide to
soothe dry skin and maintain moisture," says Camp.