How to choose your facial moisturizer?

Choosing the right moisturizer is a bit like finding the perfect outfit: it has to be comfortable, appropriate 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 bodies: it's vital! The benefits of good hydration are numerous: it makes our skin soft and supple (goodbye to tightness and dryness!), gives us a luminous complexion, and offers us better protection. Indeed, a strengthened skin barrier protects against external aggressions. Hydration also reduces imperfections by regulating sebum production and slows down skin aging by maintaining skin elasticity.

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

How to choose your moisturizer?

1. Understand your skin type

Before choosing a moisturizer and To choose the best facial 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 deeply nourishes and repairs.
• Oily skin : Choose a light, non-comedogenic texture that hydrates without weighing down or clogging pores.
• Combination skin : A balancing treatment that moisturizes dry areas without making oily areas shinier is ideal.
• Sensitive skin : Choose gentle formulas, free from fragrances and irritating ingredients, that soothe redness and irritation.

Tip: If you don't yet know your skin type, check 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 facial moisturizer are crucial to meeting your skin's specific needs. Choose products made with natural ingredients to limit the risk of 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 moisture in the skin, 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 (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) ingredients , available for all cosmetics, as it is legally required. This list allows you to check the ingredients used in your product and see their order of importance, as they are listed in descending order, from the most concentrated to the least present in the formula. It's an excellent way to better understand the composition of your cream.

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

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

Our LActive facial 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

Texture when choosing a facial 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 absorb quickly without leaving a greasy film, and help maintain hydration while avoiding a shiny effect.

Texture, however, isn't the primary determining factor in a cream's effectiveness on a particular skin type. What matters most are the active ingredients and the product's formulation (basically, the recipe!). It can influence personal preference and comfort of use. You use your facial moisturizer every day, so it should feel comfortable.

At LActive, we've designed textures that are lightweight, 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 facial moisturizer , the origin of the product is an essential criterion that should not be overlooked. Choosing 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 harmful 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 supply chain.

At LActive, our facial moisturizer and antioxidant facial serum are made in Brittany, France, with carefully selected ingredients to ensure effectiveness, safety, and compliance with European standards. We are proud to offer ethical skincare products that support local expertise while caring for your skin naturally.

6. Consume better, for yourself and the planet

Choosing a facial moisturizer also means making an ethical and ecological choice. Choose skincare products in eco-friendly packaging, without ingredients harmful to your health or the environment. Our products are not only made with natural and effective ingredients, but they are also packaged in glass bottles, a material that is infinitely recyclable. Our approach? To offer a quality product that cares for your skin while respecting the planet.

7. How to integrate your moisturizer into your routine?

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

For a minimalist and effective beauty routine:

1. Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser.
2. Apply our hydrating serum for an extra dose of hydration and care.
3. Moisturize with LActive All-in-One Cream to seal in moisture and treat imperfections.

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

In conclusion . . .

Choosing the best facial moisturizer means, above all, choosing a treatment that meets the specific needs of your skin, but also your values. With our 124 facial moisturizer , opt for an all-in-one , natural and effective solution that simplifies your routine while offering 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 choosing a moisturizer? 💬