moisturizers
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
This product is a highly effective humectant-heavy moisturizer that excels in 'Natural Moisturizing Factors' like urea and amino acids, though it lacks the specific 1:3:1 ceramide ratio found in gold-standard barrier repair creams. While the tube packaging is superior to a jar, the pH (6.5-7.0) is slightly higher than the skin's ideal acid mantle, and it relies on general ingredient research rather than product-specific clinical trials.
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