Serums

Faster and lighter are qualities most people look for in a laptop and a car, but also when it comes to skin care. This is why serums are extremely popular—they are fast-absorbing, light liquids that can be used as an alternative to lotions or creams. They may also be used in combination with creams. Serums are recommended by many skin care professionals. They tend to be more expensive than other types of cream or lotion, but when applied correctly, one bottle should last for months, meaning you won’t be making as many trips to the drug store. Serums are made of very small molecules, meaning that the skin is able to absorb them deeply, but perhaps most importantly, quickly. This allows the ingredients in the serum to penetrate your skin more efficiently, as opposed to creams, which may block out certain ingredients because they are so thick.

Who is it good for?

Serums are excellent for anyone who wants to look after their skin. At the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference—do you prefer to use serums, lotions, or creams? If you have dry or normal skin, serums can be layered under cream to act as a one-two punch, helping give your skin a youthful glow but also giving you vitamin C to help fight dryness.

To add a serum to your daily skin routine, start by cleansing your face, and then apply a small amount of the serum, spreading it out evenly over your skin with your index finger. If you have sensitive skin, you should wait at least ten minutes after washing your skin before you apply the serum. If you are still using lotion or cream, apply the serum first so it isn’t blocked from penetrating your skin. If your serum is expensive, you may want to apply it only once a day, either in the morning or at night.

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There are many different types of serums, each of which is tailored to help fight a certain aspect or problem with your skin. Serums are perhaps best known for their anti-aging benefits and Andalou has the perfect revitalizing serum that promises to even out the skin’s texture, rejuvenate the complexion, and promote high cell turnover. It is also relatively cheap, especially for a serum, at only $20. If you want to hydrate your skin, try Pure+Simple Hydration Serum. It is perfect for dry skin, and contains plant-derived active ingredients like sea kelp and aloe vera to boost moisture. If you want to brighten your skin because you have age spots or sunspots, you may want to try Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster. It contains antioxidants like vitamin C and green tea and grapefruit extracts to help lighten your skin. Before you commit to any of these serums, however, you may want to consult your doctor first to make sure your skin does not react negatively to any of the ingredients found in the serum. You can try applying a little serum on a small patch of skin, such as your arm, to make sure you do not have an allergic or negative reaction.