Facial Serums: Do you know everything about this skin care product?

The "zero waste" idea, which calls for reducing consumerism, has touched various areas of our lives and corners of our homes. The cosmetics shelf is often one of the first to receive a critical look, as if asking, "do I really need it?". Of course, it is not necessary to have several face creams from different manufacturers that perform an identical function, but you should not rush to say goodbye to a bottle of face serum that was once purchased and perhaps not used very honestly. On the contrary: if you have not yet purchased this skin care product , after familiarizing yourself with the most important selection criteria, you should purchase the most suitable product (that is, the product that meets your skin condition and needs).

Face serums , compared to creams, although they often have an identical composition, are characterized by a high concentration of active components. Hence, a greater effect when performing one or another function (intense moisturizing, skin tightening, brightening, etc.) The fact that active ingredients are usually around 5-10% in face creams, and up to 70% in serums, this is only confirms. And the small molecular weight of this type of product means that the skin absorbs the active components very well.

Of course, don't be in a hurry to "write off" your face cream as an ineffective product. Complementing each other, these two skin care products guarantee comprehensive benefits for the skin. Therefore, to achieve the best effect, they must be used together.

When to start using a face serum?

At a young age, when the skin, due to the processes taking place in it, is able to provide itself with the necessary substances and maintain the proper moisture balance, facial serum is not a necessary cosmetic product. We'll just remind you that, even if you don't have obvious skin problems, proper skin care (washing, toning and facial creams selected according to the current skin condition) is a ritual that is necessary for all women, regardless of age. Of course, for men as well, but this is a separate topic and area in which the representatives of the stronger sex should make much more effort.

In cases where the skin obviously needs to be helped to recover, for example, after intense tanning or certain skin diseases, facial serums can become the necessary first aid. All you have to do is choose the most suitable serum, taking into account the composition of the product, and use it until the moisture of the skin is returned to normal "cancers".

When the biological "clock" reaches about 28-32 years, the production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and other substances important for ensuring the proper condition of the skin slows down. In order to continue successfully resisting the numbers written on the identity document, you should include a face serum in your daily face skin care ritual, which will additionally moisturize the skin and, depending on the composition of the specific product, provide another desired effect.

How to use the serum properly?

In order for facial products to perform their function, for which you bought one or another product (for example, facial serums against wrinkles ), a very important nuance is their proper use and sequence (that is, which product is applied first). When it comes to using a serum, as with other skin care products, the most important thing is to remember the rule that the lightest ingredients should be applied first. So, on a clean, dry facial skin, first apply the face serum and, after a few minutes, after it has been absorbed, use the face cream chosen according to the skin type or existing problems (dryness, wrinkles, etc.).

I wonder what would happen if we "turned the course of this beauty ritual upside down", that is, a layer of cream would go on the face first, followed by a serum? And absolutely nothing! The molecules of the face cream, which are larger than those of the serum, would not be able to "break through", so your skin would not feel any effect of the serum.

True, there is an exception to use when it comes to heavy-textured oily face serums. After purchasing such a product, you must first apply a moisturizing face cream , serum (yes, don't be afraid of "buttery" - different types of facial serums can be used at the same time ) or at least a tonic, followed by an oily face serum.

Of course, it is important not only how, but also how often one or another skin care product is used. In order to feel the positive effect of the serum on the skin, you need to be willing to make this product as regular a part of your beauty routine as, for example, brushing your teeth twice a day. That's how many times, that is twice - in the morning and in the evening - you must not forget the serum. Well, if you violated this rule in the morning, before waking up or in a hurry somewhere, then in the evening it is simply necessary to correct this negligence. It is at night, when you rest peacefully, that the skin receives the greatest benefit from the cosmetics applied to it.

True, when choosing a serum, it is necessary to pay attention to whether a specific product is suitable for continuous skin care, or has a more intensive composition and is recommended for use only for a certain period of time. In the first case, the products are usually sold in glass bottles, in the second - ampoules.

Most often, active components and their main functions are found in facial serums

A serum or other skin care product can properly perform its mission, specifically named on the package (for example, intensive moisturizing, antioxidant, rejuvenating effect, etc.) due to the active components contained in the composition. Some of the main ones are hyaluronic acid, retinol, antioxidants (vitamins C, E, amber extract and others), peptides, etc.

Facial serums with vitamin C or other antioxidants, which are abundant in the product formula, provide effective protection against UV rays, one of the factors that accelerate aging.

Hyaluronic acid is a component to look for in a serum to fight wrinkles or other facial problems associated with skin aging.

Retinol is a substance that is not only directly related to the regenerative processes of skin cells, but also effectively reduces skin pigmentation.

Peptides, which stimulate the production of collagen and elastin (substances responsible for the skin's elasticity, purity, and cell renewal), perform no less important work.

What types of serums are there?

When deciding which serums for the face are the most suitable choice, it is important to pay attention not only to the active components, but also to the texture of the product, which is divided according to which substances - oil or water - form the basis of the cosmetic. Facial serums can be aqueous, oily and water-based.

Aqueous face serums

This type of serum is based on water extracts, and the product does not contain any components of fatty origin, that is, oils. Water face serums, as the name aptly suggests, are intended for intensive skin hydration. If you do not want your skin to feel what the saying "like a goose ran away from" means, the aqueous serum must be "locked" with a cream or emulsion containing fatty substances. The latter create a protective layer, which is necessary so that moisture does not evaporate and the facial serum performs its function, that is, guarantees long-term hydration or provides another effect of the ingredients.

Water-based face serums

This is an intermediate option between aqueous and oily serums. Most of the product composition is made up of aqueous extracts, but there are also oils. The latter create a protective layer that retains moisture and prevents the active ingredients of the serum from evaporating. Therefore, in contrast to the use of aqueous serums, other cosmetics, although recommended for greater effect, are not necessary. An exception applies to the evening beauty ritual. In the evening, regardless of what face serum is used, the skin should be additionally pampered with a regenerating night cream.

Aqueous and water-based serums are perfect for the care of oily and combination skin.

Oil face serums

Oily face serums contain oil, so they have a heavier texture. This type of serum, characterized by nourishing, restorative and skin damage regenerating effects, is recommended for those with dry skin.

As you know, optimal moisture is a necessary condition to enjoy the full beauty of the skin, regardless of its type. Oil serums do not perform this function, so it is recommended to use moisturizing creams or, even better, intensively moisturizing face serums, for example, with hyaluronic acid.

So, your task is clear: choose the most suitable face serum for your skin, a wide range of which is offered in our online store and, of course, use it regularly.