Cosmetic serum is an intensive facial care product. It is considered the miracle drug of youth, but to achieve high effectiveness, you need to know how to choose and use it properly. Each product is developed to solve a specific problem.
- There are serums for problem skin that help get rid of acne and red spots.
- To combat the first signs of aging, aim to eliminate facial wrinkles.
- For aging skin, with ingredients that help improve skin and remove pigmentation.
What's in serum?
The serum contains: high concentrations of vitamins E, A, C, B, fruit acids, minerals. Enhancers (conductors) help nutrients penetrate deeper into the layers of the skin. Thanks to them, serum components are quickly absorbed into the dermis and quickly begin to act. Vitamins A, E and C are considered the most important in the composition of the product thanks to their ability to neutralize free radicals. These aggressive compounds are formed from environmental damage, UV rays, stress and damage the body's healthy cells.
- Vitamin A - participates in skin regeneration, increases tone, heals various microcracks.
- Vitamin E - affects the capillaries that supply blood to the skin and participates in the energy exchange of cells.
- Vitamin C is responsible for tissue elasticity, participates in the formation of collagen and retinol, and prevents blood vessel rupture.
- Vitamin B - participates in the regulation of cell metabolism, protein and amino acid synthesis.
Metabolism in the dermis slows down with age and the skin has to be nourished artificially, which is why vitamins are present in concentrated doses in facial serums.
The "elixir of youth" contains ceramides. They are enough in young skin, but over the years they become lacking. The main effect of ceramides is to maintain skin moisture and protect elastin (protein responsible for elasticity) and collagen fibers from various destructive enzymes.
The fruit acids contained in the serum will remove a layer of dead cells on the surface of the facial skin and the active ingredients quickly penetrate the skin. Exfoliation helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
Proteins and enzymes participate in the restoration of the "framework" of the facial skin, protect from harmful environmental influences and activate metabolic processes.
Anti-wrinkle firming serum with retinol quickly delivers vitamin A to problem areas of the face and gives maximum results in a short time. Facial serum stimulates the skin, activates its self-healing ability, restores health and beauty.
How to choose the elixir of youth
Products are designed to target a specific problem, so when choosing, they don't focus on skin type but on needs. For example, serums for aging skin improve and even out skin tone; they contain a special complex of phytoestrogens and short-term antioxidants, which reduce pigment spots on the skin and smooth out wrinkles.
The first anti-aging serum is designed to accelerate skin regeneration by rapidly exfoliating. After four months of using the product, the number of wrinkles is significantly reduced, and the skin is up to 60% smoother.
A few rules
- All serums contain a limited amount of active ingredients and they are the same. The uniqueness of the product does not lie in the ingredients but in the combination and quantitative ratio of the ingredients. To create a successful combination, manufacturers spend a lot of time on research, up to ten years or more. When choosing a serum, pay attention to brand recognition and how long the company has been operating in the field of medicinal cosmetics production. It is not difficult to calculate that if research takes a long time, the manufacturer's history must be at least 10-15 years.
- Among all the diverse cosmetic brands, preference is given to manufacturers specializing in the main activity of pharmaceutical cosmetics. Many high-end cosmetic companies also produce medical cosmetics, but because of their reputation, their products are not very effective.
- When choosing a serum, it will be useful to know that the substance comes in two forms: concentrated active ingredients or creams based on them. Manufacturers produce a wide range of medicinal cosmetics containing serums and creams. When choosing which brand, it's best to buy the whole line because the serum's effects will be supported by the moisturizer. In case of minor age-related changes, only the cream should be used. People over 40 years old need to use cream combined with serum.
- The serum is always applied under the night, evening or day cream. Consider whether the treatment line is compatible with your daily cosmetics, it is better to consult a specialist to avoid side effects.
- Before buying medicinal cosmetics, you should first decide whether they are reasonable or not. These products are designed to help the skin cope with aging, preventing this process from accelerating and spoiling its beauty. But if the skin is already in poor condition, no serum can restore its youth. Other methods such as cosmetic surgery will be more effective. Otherwise, there is a high chance that you will throw your money away, because good medical cosmetics are not cheap.
Using
Serums for general skin health are applied to the entire face and to eliminate certain imperfections, to problem areas. At night, the skin's regeneration processes are specially activated, so you will achieve the best results when using the product before going to bed.
Before using the serum, the skin is prepared. They clean the face from dirt accumulated during the day, treat it with a tonic, allow moisture to be absorbed and apply serum. When the skin is dry, use a nourishing cream, it will protect from harmful weather conditions (ultraviolet rays, temperature changes).
Serum is used in courses from two weeks to 3-4 months. Take a break for a few months and repeat the procedure. With regular use of the composition, you can protect your face from age-related changes for a long time.
Using
Daily aging skin care is carried out in 3 stages:
- Cleans and tones skin.
- Apply serum for intensive recovery.
- Nutrition or hydration.
Apply serum to face following massage lines. Gently massage along the lymphatic flow, with light pressure, without stretching the skin. Use 4 fingers to gently massage without removing your hands from the skin:
- performed from the middle of the forehead to the temples;
- from them along the ears;
- from the ears to the wings of the nose and up to the corners of the eyes;
- around the eye, through the lower eyelid to the outer edge of the eye;
- along the upper eyelid to the corner of the eye;
- go down the wings of the nose;
- performed along the folds around the lips;
- along the line of the upper jaw to the ear.
Massage is performed with both hands, simultaneously on the right and left sides of the face, all movements are symmetrical.
Intensive facial serum is used at least twice a year. For more effective results, use during periods of changing weather conditions - spring and fall.