Serum - cosmetic serum for face skin

Unlike creams that have been produced by the cosmetic industry for over 100 years, serum has only recently become available for home use. Earlier, the serum was used only by professional cosmetologists in beauty salons. But science and the pursuit of beauty do not stand still, thanks to this we got the opportunity to buy serum and become more beautiful. Although only professional serums remained, which are still used in beauty salons. Professional serums differ from home ones by a higher concentration of active substances and packaging, they are supplied in ampoules, and series for home use in small bottles.

Does it make sense to use a serum?
Let's figure out together what the serum can give and, in general, what this miracle remedy is. Let's start with the name itself - serum is a cosmetic product that has a shorter name - serum. The Russian word got from English - serum means "concentrate".

Cosmetic serums differ from creams in a much higher concentration of active ingredients. If we compare the most effective creams, serums in terms of the concentration of active ingredients can exceed them by 10 times. Thanks to this, the result of using cosmetic serums is immediately noticeable, since the skin instantly receives the required amount of active substances in the most assimilable form.

For example, the concentration of hyaluronic acid in serum can be as high as 40%. Creams contain only a few percent. In addition, for those who love everything natural, good news - the serum can be 100% plant extracts, this cannot be achieved in a cream. Peptides in serums can be contained in the amount of several percent, while in the cream their hundredths.

In addition to their high concentration, serums contain many fruit acids and other components that make the skin more permeable. Thanks to this, access to the deep layers of the skin opens, and the components of the serum - concentrates of natural vitamins, as well as useful microelements penetrate deep into the skin and have a beneficial effect - they rejuvenate, moisturize, tighten or normalize the work of the sebaceous glands. The action of the serum depends on the purpose for which it is intended, because serums differ in this way - by the type of action, and not by the type of skin.

What serums are there?

The possibilities of cosmetic serums are very wide, thanks to their use, you can achieve the following effects:

1. Improving the appearance with a pronounced effect of rejuvenation.
2. Activate blood circulation and optimize the sebaceous glands.
3. Normalize the moisture balance of the skin and eliminate dryness.
4. Eliminate pigmentation and have a whitening effect.
5. Reduce inflammation and nourish the skin.
6. Improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
7. Restore skin elasticity and keep it in good shape.
8. Provide vaso-strengthening and antioxidant effect.
9. Protect the skin from the negative effects of the environment.

Therefore, when choosing a cosmetic serum, you need to pay attention to what you want to get from it - the effect of lifting, moisturizing, nutrition, rejuvenation, relieving inflammation, or a calming, anti-stress effect.

Such serums are applied to the entire surface of the facial skin.

And there are also serums designed to combat certain skin imperfections, they should be applied only to problem areas! And besides, it should be noted, if you have problems with the skin of your face, do not think that the serum is a magic remedy and can solve everything.Serums tend to work for one or two specific situations. For example, a serum for oily skin moisturizes it and normalizes the function of the sebaceous glands.

When choosing serums, learn one more fact, they are made on a water or oil basis. Which serum is right for you? Depends on the season, in winter and spring, when our skin needs additional protection and care, it is recommended to apply oil serums, and in summer and autumn water-based serums are suitable.

Facial serum - how to use?

Serum should be applied strictly after cleansing and toning the skin. Due to the fact that this product is very concentrated, you need to use it literally drop by drop, hammering it into the skin with light finger movements.

Some serums are designed to be paired with a cream from the same cosmetic line. The cream should be applied a few minutes after the serum - it creates a protective layer that will keep the serum from evaporation and further enhance the action.

How often should you apply?
Can be used once or twice a day - morning and evening. In some cases, you can use two different serums - in the morning, before applying a moisturizer with solar protection, apply a moisturizing serum or serum containing vitamin C, and in the evening, after cleansing your face, apply a nourishing or rejuvenating serum.

Be careful when applying serum and cream together! In some combinations with other cosmetics, they can be harmful! For example, a cream containing a lot of aromatic oils and a serum containing alpha hydroxy acids (these acids can also be found in moisturizers). Therefore, if you want to use both, it is better to take cosmetics of the same line that complement each other.

Contraindications
Serums should not be used for those with dark skin. Serums have a whitening effect and, as a result, can make the skin of the face and neck contrasting. In addition, serums are contraindicated in spider veins and papillomas - serum can nourish these formations and promote their active growth.

Duration of use
It is usually recommended to use serum in small courses, otherwise the skin will be oversaturated with active substances and as a result, problems may arise, up to severe dermatosis. Therefore, it is better to do a course lasting 10-15 days. And repeat only after 3-4 months. Thus, it is recommended to use the serum no more than 3-4 times a year for 10-15 days. Although there are serums for long-term use.

When you decide to buy a serum, decide what effect you want to achieve, consult with beauticians and make a choice. Perhaps the use of exclusively serum, without creams, will suit you, because some modern serums contain everything necessary for our skin, and most importantly, the latest serums are not addictive, which means you can use it every day, for six months without thinking about any creams. And then after six months, choose another serum that will continue our constant fight against aging.

If your skin is young, you don't even need to think about using a serum! The recommended age is after 35 years, but if you are over 35 years old, and you do not have wrinkles and other pronounced aging factors, then there is no hurry. For example, I am almost 38 years old, but I have absolutely no wrinkles, and so far I only get by with moisturizers.