How to choose your facial moisturizer?

Choosing the right moisturizer is a bit like finding the perfect piece of clothing: it has to be comfortable, suitable for the season and highlight your assets! But with so many products on the market, how do you find your way around? Don't panic, I'll guide you step by step to find the ideal treatment for your skin. But first, why should we moisturize our skin?

Why is hydration essential?

Hydration is a bit like drinking water for our body: it's vital! The benefits of good hydration are numerous: it makes our skin soft and supple (goodbye to tightness and feelings of dryness!), gives us a luminous complexion and offers us better protection. Indeed, a reinforced skin barrier protects against external aggressions. Hydration also reduces imperfections by regulating sebum production and slows down skin aging by maintaining the elasticity of the skin.

Hydration is therefore a key step in taking care of your skin and giving it a boost of radiance. It's like giving your skin a cold glass of water every day! But then, how do you choose your moisturizer?

How to choose your moisturizer?

1. Understand your skin type

Before choosing a moisturizer, it is essential to know your skin type. Each skin has specific needs:

• Dry skin : your skin lacks sebum and needs a rich cream that nourishes and repairs deeply.
• Oily skin : opt for a light, non-comedogenic texture that hydrates without weighing down or clogging pores.
• Combination skin : A balancing treatment that hydrates dry areas without making oily areas shinier is ideal.
• Sensitive skin : Choose gentle formulas, without fragrance or irritating ingredients, which soothe redness and irritation.

Tip: If you don't know your skin type yet, observe it when you wake up or after a day without makeup. What are the main visible signs? Dryness, shine, redness?

2. Look for natural and effective ingredients

The ingredients in a moisturizer are crucial to meeting your skin's specific needs. Look for products made with natural ingredients to minimize irritation while ensuring optimal effectiveness. Here are some examples of natural and effective ingredients to look for:

• Aloe vera : known for its moisturizing and soothing properties, ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.
• Hyaluronic Acid : A powerful humectant capable of retaining up to 1000 times its weight in water. It helps maintain deep skin hydration, leaving it smooth and plump.
• Vitamin E : a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals, responsible for premature aging.
• Shea butter : excellent for nourishing and protecting dry and damaged skin.

You can always consult the complete list of INCI ingredients (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients), available for all cosmetics, as it is legally mandatory. This list allows you to check the ingredients used in your product and see their order of importance, as they are classified in descending order, from the most concentrated to the least present in the formula. It is a great way to better understand the composition of your cream.

3. Why choose an all-in-one cream?

With a skincare routine that gets longer, it quickly becomes difficult to manage a multitude of products. Opting for an all-in-one cream is the ideal solution to simplify your daily life while covering several essential needs: hydration, care and protection.

Our [LA]ctive moisturizer , for example, combines several benefits in a single product:

• Intense hydration thanks to aloe vera and CBD.
• Antioxidant action with vitamin E and CBD, protecting your skin against oxidation and external aggressions.
• Soothing and regulating problem skin with CBD, which has anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating properties.
• Semi-rich, non-comedogenic formula : our cream is suitable for all skin types.

Plus, it’s obviously vegan, not tested on animals, and made in France!

4. Texture and comfort: a key criterion

The texture of a moisturizer plays an important role in how it feels on the skin:

• Dry skin : these skins can appreciate richer textures, such as creams or balms, which provide an immediate feeling of comfort by forming a protective barrier to retain hydration.
• Combination to oily skin : Light textures, such as gels or fluid lotions, are often more suitable. They penetrate quickly without leaving a greasy film, and help maintain hydration while avoiding a shiny effect.

Texture, however, is not the primary determining factor for the effectiveness of a cream on a particular skin type. What matters most are the active ingredients and the formulation of the product (basically, the recipe!). It can influence personal preference and comfort of use. You use your moisturizer every day, it should be pleasant to use.

At [LA]ctive, we have designed textures that are light, comfortable and suitable for everyone, for a pleasant application without compromising on effectiveness. Discover our treatments right here .

5. The importance of the origin of the creams: made in France and compliance with standards

When choosing a moisturizer, the origin of the product is an essential criterion that should not be overlooked. Opting for cosmetics made in France or Europe is a guarantee of quality and, above all, safety . European cosmetic products must comply with very strict regulations, guaranteeing the absence of substances that are dangerous to health. In addition, choosing a product made in France offers additional benefits:

• Supporting the local economy : by favoring cosmetics made in France, you promote local employment and contribute to the dynamism of French businesses.
• Reducing the carbon footprint : a locally manufactured product limits transport distances and contributes to a short, more environmentally friendly circuit.

At [LA]ctive, our cream and serum are made in France, in Brittany, with carefully selected ingredients to guarantee effectiveness, safety, and compliance with European standards. We are proud to offer ethical care, which supports local know-how while taking care of your skin in a natural way.

6. Consume better, for yourself and the planet

Choosing a moisturizer is also an ethical and ecological choice. Choose care products in eco-friendly packaging, without ingredients that are harmful to your health or the environment. Our products are not only made from natural and effective ingredients, but they are also packaged in glass bottles, a material that can be recycled endlessly. Our approach? To offer a quality product that takes care of your skin while respecting the planet.

7. How to integrate your moisturizer into your routine?

The ideal time to apply your moisturizer is right after cleansing your skin , morning and evening .

For a minimalist and effective beauty routine:

1. Cleanse your skin with a mild cleanser.
2. Apply our Hydrating Serum for an extra dose of hydration and care.
3. Hydrate with [LA]ctive All-In-One Cream to seal in moisture and treat blemishes.

With this simple routine, you reduce your product consumption while taking care of your skin with natural and effective treatments. Fewer products in the bathroom, more space and time for you!

In conclusion . . .

Choosing your moisturizer means, above all, choosing a treatment that meets the specific needs of your skin, but also your values. With our [LA]ctive cream, opt for an all-in-one , natural and effective solution that simplifies your routine while giving you visible results . By taking into account your specific needs and choosing quality products, you will make your beauty routine a pleasant and effective moment.

And you, what is your priority when you choose a moisturizer? 💬

Tell us in the comments!