If you’re wondering why your skin keeps missing out on something in your skincare routine, then face serum is the answer you need.
Serums are thin-viscosity topical products that contain concentrated amounts of active ingredients that work as a secret weapon against dull skin. It is lighter in consistency and absorbs quickly into your skin keeping it glowing and fresh.
Designed to hydrate and protect your skin from future damage, serum maximizes its effects when used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Types of Face Serums
Face serums usually fall under these categories
- Anti-aging Serums
- Hydrating Serums
- Skin-brightening Serums
- Serums for sensitive skin
Texture-wise, Serums are usually water-based and are full of skin healing and hydrating properties like hyaluronic acid, colloidal silver, and ceramide that soothes your skin, reduces acne keeping it hydrated, and blemish-free.
Serums containing both vitamin C and vitamin E are effective in protecting the skin from the UV rays of the sun.
Make sure the serum you opt for is free from harmful toxins like parabens and mineral oils.
Benefits of Serums
- Serums are lighter than a normal moisturizer, thus it gets absorbed easily into your skin.
- Acne-prone skin or sensitive skin can be considerably improved with regular use.
- Daily exposure to the sun can increase the effects of aging and fine lines, giving rise to dark spots on your face. Serums containing ingredients like Retinol may help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- An additional layer of serum visibly enhances the moisture lock formation on the skin as the active ingredients get absorbed into the deeper layers.
- Serums sometimes exfoliate the skin. Serums containing lactic acid or malic acid can be used to resurface skin in a smoother appearance.
How to Use
Apply serum gently on your face once or twice a day after cleansing and toning your skin, then proceed with your moisturizer.
There are different types of serums each formulated for your specific requirement. Incorporating this important step will not only amp up your skincare regimen but will boost your overall skin health for a long time.
Text by: Ipsita Ghosh, IBTN9
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