Lakshmi Vata Tone & Lift Face Cream with Ylang Ylang for Dry Skin 50 ml

Why I researched this product

If you suddenly notice your skin feeling tight, feeling dry more quickly, and reacting more sensitively during menopause or perimenopause, you want one thing above all: peace of mind. I reviewed this cream because it's strongly focused on hydration and barrier care, exactly what many women are looking for during this time.

Does this cream have a negative effect on your hormones?

Based on the full INCI, I don't see any ingredients that are typically mentioned as hormone-sensitive concerns, such as certain UV filters or parabens.

What is included:

• perfume and essential oils
• fragrance allergens such as limonene and linalool

That doesn't say anything about hormones, but it does say something about sensitivity. If your skin reacts quickly, this is something to take seriously.

It also contains glycine soja seed extract. Isoflavones are biologically active, and there's literature on this, but I can't confirm the precise impact of this cream without concentrations and absorption data. If you prefer to avoid soy, extra caution is advised.

What this cream can do for skin comfort and relaxation

This formula contains several ingredients that are suitable for dry skin that quickly becomes tight:

• glycerin, betaine and panthenol for moisture and comfort
• shea butter, cocoa butter and squalane for a softer, more protective skin feeling
• sodium hyaluronate to make the skin feel fuller and less tight

And then there's the scent experience. Some women experience a scent as a pleasant moment of relaxation, especially if you consciously make it a ritual, for example, before bed.

Who this product may be suitable for

This may be appropriate if you:

• Search for face cream for dry skin and menopause
• suffer from tight skin and flakes
• likes a somewhat richer, caring skin feeling
• finds a care ritual important

When extra caution is appropriate

I would pay extra attention if you:

• reacts quickly to perfume or essential oils
• previously had contact dermatitis due to fragrances
• prefer not to use soy derivatives

When in doubt, always do a small patch test on the jaw line or behind the ear first.

What this cream doesn't promise

This cream doesn't promise to solve hormonal issues, balance your hormones, or reduce menopausal symptoms. I position it as a skincare product that can contribute to comfort and a calmer skin feeling, within a broader approach.

Ingredients INCI

Aqua, dicaprylyl ether, cetearyl glucoside, lauryl lactate, squalane, sorbitan olivate, propanediol, cetyl palmitate, cetearyl alcohol, sorbitan palmitate, butyrospermum parkii shea butter, perfume, theobroma cacao seed butter, sodium levulinate, phenethyl alcohol, sodium anisate, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, undecyl alcohol, glycerin, saccharide isomerate, sodium cetearyl sulfate, lactic acid, betaine, panthenol, lecithin, proline, glycine soja seed extract, bambusa vulgaris leaf extract, serine, cananga odorata flower oil, cedrelopsis grevei bark extract, citrus aurantium amara flower oil, daucus carota sativa root extract, ocimum basilicum herb oil, oryza sativa extract, linalool, inositol, tocopherol, pisum sativum extract, ascorbyl palmitate, citric acid, limonene, sodium citrate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-19.