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Serums, do they deserve all the buzz
There are many people out there who don’t have a clear idea of what a serum is. It gets confusing for many people because it has a moisturizing element if you think about it, yet it’s not a moisturizer. It tends to be greasy sometimes, but it’s not a face oil. So, what exactly is it? Why is it essential to add to your skincare routine? What kind of serums should you use, and how do you use it? All that and more will be answered and discussed to understand serums better to improve your skincare routine and make it free of any flaw.
What is serum?
It’s basically the main event of your skincare routine. You start with cleansing your face as an opening act; then, you use it before treating yourself with a moisturizing finale to get all the important nutrients you need. It can actually contain a fair amount of useful nourishing ingredients. They’re designed to give you the highest concentrations of some certain active ingredients to keep the skin healthy. Mainly they tend to be a gel-based product or a liquid that is less thick than a moisturizer. They help you to keep the moisture in your skin. It’s made of small molecules that can go deep into the skin to give you the best results.
What serum should I use?
It’s Important to find a serum that really fits your purpose and concerns. And in-order-to to do so, you should know which ingredients are more suitable for your skin and which are not. So, here’s a quick list of examples of some of the ingredients you should use:
1- For acne-prone skin:
When it comes to dealing with acne, retinoids are the best option out there. As they remove the dead cells from the pores, which prevent them from clogging, which allows other gels and creams to work better. Furthermore, serums that contain vitamin C, salicylic acid, and benzoyl would be pretty helpful.
2- For dry skin:
For hydration purposes, hyaluronic acid is your go-to as it helps retain one thousand times its weight in water within the skin, which makes it the best moisturizer.
3- For oily skin:
As for those with oily skin, there is always this fear of letting hydration to worsen the oil production in their skin. So, we would advise using a water-based serum instead of the oily ones. We would also recommend using a serum that contains vitamin B3 to lower the sebum production rate.
4- For sensitive skin:
People with this type of skin can always get a good benefit from using hydrating products cause this skin type is more reactive than the others. Hydration can support skin cells and provide them protection from redness and dryness.
5- For hyperpigmentation:
We would recommend a serum that contains vitamin C, licorice, kojic acid, or azelaic acid to get the effective results you’re looking for as they effectively target discolorations.
How do I apply the serum?
- Right after cleansing and before moisturizing, apply a small amount on your face and start patting it gently and evenly.
- In case of having sensitive skin, you should wait for 10 minutes after washing your face before applying the serum.
- When it comes to serums, you should think in a “less is more” kind of way so you should keep an eye out for the amount you exactly need.
- Always make sure to pat your serum good before using a moisturizer so it won’t get in the serum’s way while it’s penetrating your skin.
Quick hack:
If your serum is too expensive to be used twice a day, you can use the serum as a booster either in the morning or in the evening by adding a few drops to your moisturizer.
We at embrace are always here to clear the way of your skincare routine because skincare should never be complicated or stressful, and we’re here for you to make it easy and fun.