Face Serums 101
In skin care, face serums are used as potent enhancements to many regimens. These products are formulated with greater amounts of active ingredients, and because they are generally lighter than your traditional face creams, they can penetrate your skin deeper to truly make a difference. Typically applied daily as the last step before moisturizing your skin, these products are versatile and can be used in numerous ways: They can be added to moisturizers, night creams and masks to enhance their potency, used as a spot treatment for problem areas, or utilized as a stand-alone hydrating gel for oily skin. With continued use, serums offer visible results that may not be realized with most creams and lotions alone. There truly are serums for every skin condition. Here are just some of them.
FOR FINE LINES, SKIN TEXTURE
Anti-Aging Serums
About the Product
Prevents premature signs of aging and corrects existing photodamage
Divides and conquers the range of reactive oxygen species (ROS) throughout the skin
Prevents cell mutation by shielding skin’s DNA
Accelerates cell turnover Boosts skin’s support structure
Inhibits UV-induced discolorations
Tip: Key Ingredients to Look for are, Retinol, antioxidants, peptides, stem cells and growth factors
FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION: Brightening Serums
Key Ingredients: Hydroquinone, vitamin C, arbutin, kojic acid, licorice extract, niacinamide and alpha hydroxy acids
FOR SEVERELY DRY SKIN: Hydrating Serums
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, essential fatty acids, vitamin B-5, glycerin and essential oils
FOR REDNESS-PRONE SKIN: Calming Serums
Key Ingredients: Chamomile, lavender, aloe, arnica and calendula
FOR BLEMISHES AND LARGE PORES: Acne-Fighting Serums
Key Ingredients: Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, tea tree oil, willow bark extract and sulfur