Moisturizers

Why use an organic, natural face moisturizer?

The epidermis is your skin’s frontline — constantly exposed to the elements — so it deserves protection to keep its elasticity and tone. As we age, skin loses water and can become dry regardless of skin type. Chronic dehydration accelerates the appearance of fine lines, reduces suppleness and may promote pigmentation irregularities. A well-formulated moisturizer restores comfort, seals in hydration and builds a protective barrier against daily aggressors.

How to choose the right clean face moisturizer

Hydration is non-negotiable in a natural skincare routine — you can never go wrong with it, at any age. A moisturizer is a key ally in preventing visible signs of aging.

Choose a texture and formula that match your skin’s needs and the season: you probably won’t use the same cream all year. Think richer formulations for winter, broad-spectrum protection for summer, lighter balancing textures for spring and deeply hydrating options for autumn.

Also select a day cream according to fragrance preference, texture (from ultra-light to sumptuous) and packaging (jar, tube or pump) — packaging affects both user experience and product longevity.

Which moisturizer suits my skin?

• For combination, dehydrated, oily or masculine skin: lightweight fluids and gels absorb quickly, avoid greasiness and make subsequent makeup application effortless.
• Creams are versatile and can suit most skin types, including oily skin when wisely formulated.
• For dry, dehydrated skin exposed to cold, wind or harsh weather, balms and richer creams deliver emollients and occlusive agents that reinforce the skin’s barrier and lock in moisture.

Available textures for an organic face cream

• fluids: watery, feather-light textures that sink in immediately.
• gels: fresh, airy textures that give an immediate cooling sensation on application.
• creams: indulgent, cushiony textures that strengthen the skin barrier and prevent transepidermal water loss.
• balms: rich, dense textures that nourish deeply and restore the hydrolipidic film.

Packaging options for a natural day cream

• jars: glass or plastic options that are easy to recycle; some jars are refillable to reduce waste.
• tubes: available in recyclable plastic, PCR plastic or aluminum — aluminum offers virtually infinite recyclability.
• pump bottles (airless): glass or airless plastic formats that protect formula integrity from air exposure and avoid fingertip contamination; they can be disassembled for recycling.

Day cream vs night cream — what’s the difference?

day cream creates a protective barrier against pollution and external stressors, helps prevent premature cellular ageing caused by free radicals and provides the hydration needed for a healthy, radiant daytime complexion.

night cream focuses on detox and repair: it helps clear residual impurities and supports nocturnal cell renewal so you wake with a brighter, more rested complexion.

Why include a facial oil in my hydration routine?

facial oils are ideal for evening routines. Applied as the last step, an oil seals serums and creams beneath it, preserving hydration and restoring elasticity and bounce across all skin types. Oils also enrich creams seasonally — adding targeted nourishment when needed — and provide excellent slip for facial massage tools (jade rollers, gua-sha stones). Regular massage helps counteract sagging, boosts radiance and stimulates microcirculation.

What ingredients are you unlikely to find in a natural, organic moisturizer?

• propylene glycol (PPG): a petrochemical humectant and carrier used in conventional formulations.
• mineral oils: inexpensive petrochemical lipids with no nutritive value for skin and a tendency to be comedogenic — natural formulas favour vegetable oils as lipid sources.
• silicones: texture agents that give a smoothing effect but can clog pores and create a film over the skin.
• polyethylene glycols (PEGs): petroleum-derived thickeners commonly used in conventional creams.
• parabens: antimicrobial preservatives that can be sensitising; they are avoided in many natural and organic formulations.

How to apply your face moisturizer correctly

apply moisturizer after cleansing and serum application, morning and evening. Use a spatula to take a pea-sized amount from a jar, or one to one-and-a-half pumps from an airless bottle for the face and neck.

apply with gentle, upward movements — never rub — to counteract the effects of gravity and age-related loss of firmness.