Serum Recommendations: How to Choose Serums for Your Skin Type
March 23, 2024
Serum Recommendations: How to Choose Serums for Your Skin Type
Here are some key barrier repair actives to look out for
Face serums are lightweight formulations that contain water soluble active ingredients like
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Glycerin
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Polyglutamic Acid
Instead of ceramides or lipids which are typically in cream formulations
There are certain advantages such as being able to infuse amino acids in higher concentrations, for instance
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Serine
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Methionine
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Histidine
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Help repair skin barrier as humectants
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Stimulate collagen production
The first category of actives we shall discuss work on the top most layers of skin
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Humectants i.e. hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, amino acids and glycerin
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trap moisture under the stratum corneum
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prevent transepidermal water loss
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panthenol, amino acids
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Knowing how to choose face serums is important but equally critical is understanding how your should best apply serums for maximum efficacy
Why? The ideal face serum formulation boosts the effects of your skincare routine. The first key principle to understand is skincare layering. Dermatologists advocate layering because it increases absorption, but also because when you use serums separately from creams, you can maximise concentrations of skin actives delivered to skin.
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Can I just use 1 face serum for all my skincare needs?
There is a reason why we separate hyaluronic and vitamin C serum instead of using an all in 1 product, An all-in-1 skincare product practically will deliver lower concentrations of actives compared more complex skincare layering regimen.
KEY SERUM FORMULATION SECRETS
The best face serum formulation
