5 Tips for Maximizing the Benefits of Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

That’s where moisturizing comes in. Moisturization delivers ingredients that hold onto water (humectants), and oil-like ingredients that fill in gaps in the skin barrier (lipids), both preventing water from leaving the skin, and subsequently increasing water levels. Think of it as a foundational element, locking in moisture and supporting the skin's barrier.

An effective moisturizer makes it possible. Our Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA has been a bestseller for years. It provides both immediate and lasting effects by replenishing lost moisture and fortifying the skin barrier over time. 

It’s also versatile. Which is why we’re sharing 5 tipsyou might not know about to help you get the most out of this moisturizer.

Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs) are ingredients that mimic the composition of your skin’s moisture barrier. Since they’re already naturally present in the skin, these ingredients help maintain skin hydration and make the barrier more resilient.

Our Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA moisturizer is formulated with a comprehensive blend of lipids and NMFs. Fatty acids, ceramides, amino acids, saccharides, glycerin, sodium PCA, urea, and hyaluronic acid (HA), all work together to help protect the skin against water loss, support the skin’s lipid barrier, and attract and retain water. This keeps the outer layer of your skin well-hydrated and protected, without feeling greasy.

Good for all skin types, including oily skin, sensitive skin, dry skin and combination skin too, The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is a great addition to the Seal stage of your daily skincare regimen. But its benefits don’t stop there. Here are 5 ways you can optimize this powerful surface hydrator.

1. Hand Cream

Your hands do a lot. Giving them the same daily hydration and care as your face can make a difference.

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA doubles as a smoothing and hydrating hand cream. Since it doesn’t leave a greasy residue, you don’t have to worry about oily handprints or a slippery grip. Plus it’s small enough to fit in your bag, so you can keep moisturizing throughout the day.

2. Soothing Mask

This is your chance to feel like a cosmetic chemist. Combining Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA with our Soothing & Barrier Support Serum creates a calming leave-on mask. Simply mix a dollop of the moisturizer with a few drops of the serum, apply to your whole face, and let the blend of ingredients soothe skin discomfort, reduce the look of redness, and boost hydration.

For added age support benefits, mix in a few drops of our Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum. Not only does it provide effective antioxidant support, but the rich blue colour combined with the bright pink of the barrier support serum creates a captivating purple hue.

3. Brow Care

Brow hairs can sometimes feel dry and brittle. Incorporate Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA into your brow care regimen as a conditioning formula, supplying the hair follicles with much-needed hydration.

4. Beard Balm

Our Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA provides lasting moisture for beards. The non-greasy formulation hydrates the skin beneath the facial hair while doubling as a conditioning beard balm.

Apply our 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil as a beard oil and layer the moisturizer on top to increase softness and shine.

5. Makeup Base Prep

Well-hydrated skin creates a smooth canvas for applying makeup. Naturally, an effective moisturizer is a key player in maintaining the skin’s hydration.

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA’s oil-free, non-comedogenic formulation supports and preps the skin for makeup application by enhancing hydration. Follow it with our Serum Foundation for moderate coverage with a natural finish.

It’s easy to forget that your skin is your body’s largest organ. It protects you from head to toe, and caring for it goes beyond the face. 

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is primarily a face moisturizer, but its hydrating and barrier support benefits serve countless purposes, from conditioning your brow hair to keeping the skin on your hands soft and supple. Adding it to your morning and nighttime skincareroutine can help combat dryness, make your skin look smoother and plumper, and prep you for any of our tips that you might want to tap into.