Today I will talk about what a facial serum is, how it differs from a cream, as well as in what cases a serum is needed and how to properly use this product in home care.
- What is a serum - or facial serum?
- Who needs serum
- Types of serums
- Release form
- At what age can serums be used?
- How often can serums be used?
- How to properly apply serum to your face
- Combination of serum and cream
- Using serums in salon care
- Should you include serum in your home care?
- Why does whey clump?
What is serum?
Serum is a product that is intended for additional intensive facial skin care. It has a liquid gel texture and contains active ingredients in higher concentrations than other products. Most often, the serum is applied before the cream, but sometimes it is used separately.
Types of serums
Facial serums come in different types. It contains vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, acids, peptides and much more.
-Moisturizing
The main purpose of a moisturizing serum is to fill cells with moisture and smooth the skin.
-Bleaching
As a rule, it contains vitamin C, which can lighten the skin, and plant extracts that eliminate pigmentation.
-Vitamin
Protects skin from oxidative stress and improves skin health.
-Anti-aging
Contains large amounts of antioxidants to protect against free radicals and botanical peptides to reduce wrinkles by synthesizing new cells.
Antioxidant facial serum La Roche-Posay Vitamin C10 Serum
Antioxidant facial serum La Roche-Posay Vitamin C10 Serum, 3273 rubles The name of the Vitamin C10 Serum suggests that one of the main components is the powerful antioxidant vitamin C in a concentration of 10%, and it is complemented by thermal water from the La Roche-Posay spring, neurosensin and salicylic acid. Together, these ingredients work to prevent the appearance of signs of aging, stimulate collagen production, moisturize, smooth the skin's surface, and neutralize redness and inflammation. Despite its strong composition, the product is also suitable for sensitive skin.
How to choose the perfect serum?
1) If you have dry, combination types, dull skin or after peeling
Use Elixir Vital serum.
Regenerating and nourishing elixir for all skin types with beech bud extract. A two-phase elixir with a high concentration of plant extracts and 24 essential amino acids - a real activator of vitality and radiance of mature skin or skin damaged by extreme fatigue, excess sun exposure and emotional stress. The product fights dryness and dehydration, smoothes out small and large wrinkles, and gives the epidermis a noticeably more youthful appearance.
2) If you have pigmentation and dull skin color
Solution Clarte brightening concentrate is perfect for your skin .
This is a gentle everyday peeling that is enriched with prickly pear flower extract and fruit acids. It acts gently and gradually, accelerates the removal of dead skin cells and helps improve the overall condition of the skin. As a result, the skin looks cleaner and smoother, and the face acquires radiance and uniform color for a long time.
3) If you need to soften and moisturize your skin to remove blackheads
Apply HYDRA+ moisturizing concentrate .
The HYDRA+ booster contains many moisturizing ingredients, including plant-based glycerin, which can quickly and effectively quench thirsty skin. 100% natural blackcurrant extract enhances the soothing effect of the cream immediately after application. Your skin instantly becomes softer, more elastic, smoother and with a feeling of comfort.
Sunday Riley CEO Face Serum
Sunday Riley CEO face serum, about 7,600 rubles The American brand Sunday Riley, which recently arrived in Russia and is adored by Hollywood celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Ashley Graham and Drew Barrymore, does not have a very large assortment, but at the same time, every product is a bomb. . For example, CEO serum based on vitamin C in a record concentration of 15% is a must have for every girl. The product can do absolutely everything and does it perfectly: it moisturizes, evens out skin tone and texture, lightens age spots and dark circles under the eyes, evens out wrinkles, tightens pores and gives the face a healthy glow. The advantage of the serum is that it is non-sticky and non-greasy, that is, after application it is not felt at all on the face.
Contraindications
Despite the high effectiveness of the product, not all women can use it. So, for acne, the serum should be used only after consultation with a dermatologist. In this case, the drug can activate not only healthy cells, but also sick ones, and also stimulate the growth of bacteria. So, for seborrhea, acne, inflammation, demodicosis and other skin diseases, it is not recommended to apply serum.
You should not use serum for young skin. Concentrated moisturizing and nourishing components can cause premature aging of the skin, clog pores, and prevent the saturation of the epidermis with oxygen. The exception is a special serum for young skin, where the manufacturer has taken into account all the facial care requirements of young girls.
You should not use cosmetics before tanning, as most serums have a whitening effect. In this case, the skin will receive additional stress, which will reduce its protective functions, and the tan will lie unevenly.
It is not recommended to use the product on skin with spider veins and papillomas. Serum components nourish them and stimulate growth. It is best if the serum is prescribed by a specialist, since only he will be able to correctly assess all the features of the dermis.
Babor Moisture Glow Serum
Moisturizing serum for skin radiance Babor Moisture Glow Serum, 4410 rubles The formula of the Moisture Glow Serum serum includes a probiotic and prebiotic, aloe vera and red maple bark extract, hyaluronic acid, which moisturize the skin and even out its tone. It also contains reflective pigments that correct skin unevenness and give it a delicate glow.
Eau Thermale Avène Hydrance Intense Facial Moisturizing Serum
Moisturizing facial serum Eau Thermale Avène Hydrance Intense, about 2,500 rubles The uniqueness of the Hydrance Intense moisturizing serum with the patented active Cohederm complex is that it creates reservoirs of moisture in the skin - these are microcapsules with Avène thermal water, which continue to work for four hours.
At the same time, an invisible aqua film is formed on the surface of the skin, protecting against moisture evaporation during the day. In addition, the product soothes the skin, relieves irritation and restores the natural protective barrier. With natural ingredients: 3 reasons to use care products with a vegan formula Read
Serum Dr. Pierre Ricaud “Cellular Hydration and Radiance”
Dr. Pierre Ricaud Cellular Hydration & Radiance Serum The first thing you notice when you discover the Cellular Hydration & Radiance Serum is its aroma, which includes white flowers, musk and a drop of green tea. But then the initiative is taken over by the lightest texture, which is quickly absorbed, showing what it is capable of. Among the advantages of the product, which includes centella asiatica, vegetable glycerin and polysaccharides, are long-term hydration of the skin at the cellular level, increased protective properties and restoration of a healthy glow to the face.
Concentrated anti-wrinkle moisturizing serum Librederm Hyalur B5
Concentrated anti-wrinkle moisturizing serum Librederm Hyalur B5 Inside the Hyalur B5 serum contains three types of hyaluronic acids, as well as a moisturizing complex of natural biopolymers, provitamin B5 and much more useful things. This cocktail intensively moisturizes the skin, restores its tone, elasticity, firmness and smoothness, evens out the texture and reduces the number of wrinkles.
Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Facial Serum “Super Smooth”
Garnier Super Smooth Hyaluronic Aloe Face Serum Garnier Super Smooth Face Serum with aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and glycerin is one of the most gentle, pleasant and effective of its kind. It perfectly moisturizes, gives the skin firmness and elasticity, and smoothes out wrinkles. With its regular use, the skin looks healthier and younger.
Clinique Smart Intelligent Repair Serum
Clinique Smart intellectual restoration serum, 6150 rubles Retinol, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, mango seed and coffee bean oil, squalane, wheat and barley extracts - this is only a small part of what is contained in the Clinique Smart intellectual serum. Thanks to its carefully thought-out composition, this product acts in several directions at once. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, makes pores less noticeable, smoothes skin texture, moisturizes, soothes and restores radiance.
