How Does a Face Serum Work?

Are you using a serum as part of your skincare routine? If not, you should be! Serums have many benefits for your skin, as they’re packed with ingredients that will leave you with healthy-looking skin. And if you pick the right serum, it could just be the key to battling your biggest skin concerns. We’re sharing a few things you need to know about how serums work and why they can be essential on your quest to getting flawless skin.

Why are serums so expensive?

Typically a gel-like consistency, serums glide on over the skin and will dry without leaving a sticky residue. Because they have a higher concentration of ingredients, they’re a bit more powerful than your regular products, thus warranting the higher price tag. On the plus side, a little goes a long way with serums, so one bottle should last longer than you may think. Because of their higher concentration, you can expect to see great results with a serum, so it’s often worth the splurge to invest in one.

Just make sure you apply your serum after your toner and before moisturizing for best results. This will help your skin to absorb all of its healing ingredients, meaning you’ll be seeing results before you know it.

Does serum make your makeup look better?

It may seem hard to believe, but serum can help your makeup look better in a couple of ways. Serums help to give you better looking and feeling skin. And it’s no secret that skin with less imperfections means you have less to cover up (and less concealer to apply). Identify what your skin concerns are and find a serum that will help you solve them so you can rely more on your skincare and less on makeup to cover up your problem areas. There’s nothing better than being able to go without makeup and embrace your natural skin!

Serums can also help to provide moisture to the skin and help reduce oil production, acting as a better base for your makeup. When your serum is doing its job and keeping the oil at bay, your makeup will last longer, meaning less touch-ups and less blotting. And isn’t it a great feeling when your makeup looks amazing and lasts all day?

So, what does a serum do?

There are a variety of serum formulas available, so you’ll want to pick the right one for your skin concerns. If your skin is feeling dry and looking a bit dull, try using a serum that adds moisture like our Hydralia.

This serum will provide moisture, treat blemishes, and target those pesky fine lines and wrinkles, making it well worth the purchase.

What ingredients should you look for?

A good serum will be packed with ingredients that promote healthy skin. Most contain antioxidants that help fight environmental pollutants and free radicals, as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients. Some serums even contain aloe, which is helpful in calming and soothing irritated skin. Since we all have to deal with aging and the damaging effects of the environment, you want a serum that will help to protect your skin, as well as treat the issues that are plaguing you.

Who should use a serum?

Women of all ages and with all skin types can benefit from adding a serum to their skincare routine. And don’t forget: When you’re in your 20s is the perfect time to start preventing the signs of aging!

The key is finding the serum that is right for your skin type and condition. All you need to do is assess what it is about your skin you want to target (whether it’s aging, acne, hyperpigmentation, etc.) and find the serum that will help you remedy it. A good serum could be the one thing you’re missing in your skincare routine.

Do you use a serum for your skin? Let us know in the comments below!