What is a serum?
You are not alone in having no earthly idea what a serum is. Even if you’re the proud owner of several serums, it’s not a particularly clear product on it’s surface. Think of the contradictions: It’s moisturizing, but you still use moisturizer. It can be oily, but it’s not necessarily face oil. It can be watery, but is it essence? So many questions and we haven’t even gotten to ingredient lists yet!
Skincare should never stress you out (that would sort of defeat the purpose), so I pooled my collective knowledge, did a bit more research, and compiled a cheat sheet of sorts. There’s not going to be a test, but study up anyway.
What is a Serum?
A serum is a skincare product with highly concentrated doses of active ingredients – vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, etc. It has a lightweight, often viscous texture and the skin quickly absorbs it.
What is the Purpose of a Serum
Face serums address specific skin concerns, such as wrinkles, acne, large pores, or hyperpigmentation. Their formula contains smaller molecules than a moisturiser, enabling the ingredients to penetrate deeper and faster.
Serum vs. Moisturizer
Serums are typically water or oil-based, lighter, and stickier than a moisturiser. They contain fewer ingredients and focus on improving a specific skin problem. Both serums and moisturisers can hydrate the skin, depending on the ingredients, but serums are more potent. Since these two types of products address different concerns, it is best to use them in combination.
Note: Learn about holistic skin care and how to introduce natural serums and creams into your skincare regimen.
Serum Benefits
Face serums provide the following benefits:
- Lightweight – They are usually water ot oil-based and have a thin consistency, allowing the skin to absorb them quickly.
- Penetrate deep dermal layers – Small molecules enable the ingredients to penetrate deeper dermal layers.
- Quicker results – Infused with high doses of active ingredients, serums enable faster skin repair than other skincare products.
- For all skin types – Every skin type can benefit from a serum, depending on the formulation.
Who Should Use Serums?
Skin experts recommend serums to people with specific skin issues, such as fine lines and wrinkles, acne, dull skin, and dark spots. People can also start using them in their 20s as a preventative measure against premature aging signs.
How to Use a Serum
Serums are used after cleansing the skin and before moisturising. People who use toners and essences can apply a serum after these steps.
Place a few drops on the face and neck and apply evenly. Lightly pat until the product is absorbed. Some serums come in a bottle with a dropper for easier application.
The best serums i can offer you
Morning Hydration- The Lifting Serum :
A unique blend of wonderful gel-rich ingredients designed for firming, wrinkle filling and smoothing. The lifting serum will give your skin a stretching and a radiant, glowing effect. Contains oligosaccharides– from chicory root (from which it is extracted) which has have the most oligosaccharides. They are gentle natural alternatives to retinol, It reduces water loss from the top layer of skin.
It also Contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, pomegranate, vitamin E and essential oils. oligosaccharides, aloe vera gel
This is truly my morning superstar, it gives such a beautiful hydration in a second!
Night nourishing- The Night Serum :
Natural facial skin moisture and nourishment night serum. For an intensive, super smooth feel, apply this nutritional multi-vitamin serum which contains a mixture of best oils such as pomegranate , rose hip, jasmine and more. Also contains Acai fruit extract which is a great antioxidant fruit to protect skin from environment damages.
Provide skin elastic, reduces wrinkles and balance the moisture. Protects skin from environment’s damages and slows the aging process.
Any questions or a personal advise ? You’re always welcome to contact me by replying to this mail!
Much Love,
Nirit
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