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Step 5: Moisturizer
Seals in hydration and strengthens the moisture barrier.
Alpha-H's Essential Hydration Cream is the Melbourne brand's daily moisturiser for skin that needs serious hydration without heaviness. The formula centres on three botanical oils — jojoba (mimics skin's natural sebum), macadamia (rich in palmitoleic acid for barrier repair), and evening primrose (gamma-linolenic acid for anti-inflammatory action) — supported by a peptide (palmitoyl tripeptide-5) that signals collagen synthesis. Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis extract (a red algae) adds marine-sourced hydration that binds water to the skin surface. Panthenol (provitamin B5) provides barrier repair. Ginseng root extract adds mild circulation-boosting properties. The texture is rich enough for dry Australian winters but absorbs cleanly enough for year-round use under sunscreen. The ylang-ylang (cananga odorata) and peppermint essential oils give it a fresh botanical scent. At AU for 50ml, it sits in the professional-skincare tier — the kind of moisturiser aestheticians recommend rather than the kind influencers promote.
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Essential Hydration Cream by Alpha-H is formulated for normal, dry, combination, sensitive skin. Alpha-H's Essential Hydration Cream is the Melbourne brand's daily moisturiser for skin that needs serious hydration without heaviness. The formula centres on three botanical oils — jojoba (mimics skin's natural sebum), macadamia (rich in palmitoleic acid for barrier repair), and evening primrose (gamma-linolenic acid for anti-inflammatory action) — supported by a peptide (palmitoyl tripeptide-5) that signals collagen synthesis. Hydrolyzed corallina officinalis extract (a red algae) adds marine-sourced hydration that binds water to the skin surface. Panthenol (provitamin B5) provides barrier repair. Ginseng root extract adds mild circulation-boosting properties. The texture is rich enough for dry Australian winters but absorbs cleanly enough for year-round use under sunscreen. The ylang-ylang (cananga odorata) and peppermint essential oils give it a fresh botanical scent. At AU for 50ml, it sits in the professional-skincare tier — the kind of moisturiser aestheticians recommend rather than the kind influencers promote.
The key active ingredients in Essential Hydration Cream are Panthenol, Peptides, Vitamin E (Tocopherol). It's known for: Triple botanical oil system — jojoba, macadamia, evening primrose address different fatty acid needs and Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 adds anti-aging collagen-signalling benefit to a basic moisturiser.
Yes, Essential Hydration Cream targets dryness, fine lines, sensitivity. Triple botanical oil system — jojoba, macadamia, evening primrose address different fatty acid needs
Essential Hydration Cream retails for around $55, which places it in the mid range for moisturizers. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: Contains essential oils (ylang-ylang, peppermint) — potential sensitisers for reactive skin; Dimethicone as second ingredient may not suit silicone-averse consumers; AU for 50ml is mid-range pricing for what is essentially a well-formulated daily moisturiser.
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