When it comes to skincare, one step that cannot be missed is the face serum, even though it is often considered an unnecessary cosmetic. But what is the face serum for ? And if it is really important for skincare, how can you choose the most suitable one? In this article, we will answer all your questions about this essential cosmetic for the beauty routine of bright and beautiful skin.
What is Face Serum for?
Face serum is a highly concentrated cosmetic product designed to address specific skin concerns and improve overall skin health. Serums have a lighter texture than creams and are quickly absorbed by the skin. It is recommended to apply face serum after removing makeup with a gentle cleanser and prepping the skin with an Essence .
Face serum offers many benefits for the skin:
▪️ It is quickly absorbed thanks to its low-viscosity texture, soothes sensitive skin and the light formulation is ideal for acne-prone, combination and oily skin.
▪️ Protects skin from free radicals and damage with ingredients like Vitamin E, Vitamin C and others that prevent oxidative damage caused by ultraviolet light and pollution.
▪️ Provides more visible results, the higher concentration of active ingredients allows serums to achieve more visible results in less time.
Difference between face serum and face cream
It is common to confuse face serum with cream or use only one of the two, but these two products have different purposes and consistencies:
▪️ Face Serum : It is highly concentrated and contains a high amount of active ingredients. It has a light consistency and is used to intensify the action of the cream. The serum penetrates deep into the skin and provides targeted results.
▪️ Face cream : it is one of the fundamental steps of daily skincare since the cream maintains the skin's hydration, helps reduce wrinkles and other fine lines.
Hydration is the fundamental step for skin care, the combination of face serum and cream allows you to have a winning combination to keep the skin young and bright.
Face serum: benefits
Based on the principles contained in the face serum, it can have different functions . Here are the main and most appreciated ones.
Intense Hydration
Typically, all types of facial serums are characterized by the presence of hyaluronic acid , a powerful moisturizer that can retain large quantities of water, thus helping to keep the skin hydrated and reduce dryness.
Anti-aging
Anti-aging facial serums are also highly appreciated, especially for menopausal and mature skin, because they combine a hydrating action with that of reducing wrinkles and making the facial skin more toned.
Illuminating
A brightening face serum is designed to give your skin a luminous, radiant appearance. These serums contain specific ingredients that can help even out your skin tone,reduce the appearance of dark spots , discolorations, and signs of aging, as well as give your skin a fresh, glowing appearance.
Purifying
Some facial serums also have a purifying action to help reduce the appearance of pores, control sebum production and combat acne problems. Since serum is a less dense cosmetic than cream, it is often recommended in skincare for oily skin in combination with a facial oil.
Antioxidant
Many serums are enriched with antioxidants that protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental pollution.
When to apply face serum?
Many people wonder when is the ideal time to use a face serum in their skincare routine . Generally, serum should be applied after cleansing the face and before using a cream . Only in the case of skincare for oily skin is it advisable to use it as a replacement for a cream and in combination with a face oil.
Its light texture allows for rapid absorption into the skin, ensuring that the active ingredients reach the deepest layers. The serum can be used both in the morning and in the evening.
How to choose the best face serum?
It is recommended to always use a serum immediately after cleansing your face, you can decide whether to apply it in the morning or in the evening. You can apply the serum directly to your face by gently tapping it or you can spread the product between your hands, then gently pressing your palms on your face.
Serums for normal skin and to combat blemishes
Vitamin C facial serums nourish and revitalize the complexion, giving an immediate luminosity to the face. In addition, Vitamin C helps to combat the appearance of age-related skin spots.
Serums for dry skin
Hyaluronic acid serums are ideal for dry and dehydrated skin because they promote deep hydration and elasticity of the skin, with a long-term anti-aging action.
Serums for sensitive skin
If you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to use facial serums with soothing ingredients. Olive oil on the face , for example, has an anti-inflammatory action that can calm irritated skin and soothe skin with dermatitis , sensitive, irritated or inflamed.
Anti-aging serums
To slow down the signs of skin aging, you can use serums with retinol and peptides , they support the repair of the skin barrier and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Peptides are considered an excellent ally against wrinkles and all signs of aging and skin renewal.
Serums for impure skin
Lemon essential oil is an excellent ingredient for combination skin, purifying and astringent, suitable for oily skin in case of acne, pimples, blackheads. In addition, this essential oil is also used to relax the psyche.
Luce di Sorrento facial serum for all skin types
The Luce di Sorrento face serum is designed to meet the needs of all skin types : from oily skin to sensitive skin and skin with dermatitis up to menopausal skin thanks to the LemonLux® complex containing:
▪️ Sorrento extra virgin olive oil , naturally rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E, has moisturizing, emollient and anti-inflammatory properties. Applying olive oil to the face not only helps combat dryness and itching typical of skin with dermatitis and eczema, but it is also a powerful healing agent capable of strengthening the natural skin barrier. This makes it ideal for skin that needs greater protection of the skin, but also for oily skin to combat acne and for mature skin that needs hydration.
▪️ Sorrento Lemon essential oil which is a natural astringent and antibacterial that can control excessive sebum production. In addition, it is also a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage that can contribute to skin aging. It can lighten skin blemishes and decongest irritated skin. Finally, the aroma of this oil fights stress , relieves nervous headaches and insomnia, promoting mental clarity and making you more active and vital.
To enrich the formulation of our serum there are also:
▪️ Cross-linked hyaluronic acid its presence at the skin level gives elasticity, softness, brightness and hydration to the skin of the face and body and protects it from damage caused by UV rays , by external factors such as smog.
▪️ Stabilized Vitamin C contained in the formula with antioxidant action, helps slow down the aging process by preventing the formation of wrinkles. Intervening in the synthesis of collagen by stimulating production and thus helping to make the skin more elastic and vital.
▪️ Allantoin has great protective, anti-irritant and soothing properties, accelerates the healing of wounds and skin lesions. Its properties make it suitable for skin aging, acne, scars, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and dry, chapped skin and very sensitive skin.
▪️ Trehalose is a natural substance to combat the signs of skin aging . Wrinkles, skin tone, dull and uneven complexion, irregular texture and loss of tone and elasticity .
▪️ Sea water contains salts such as bromide and iodine, which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. These salts can help reduce skin inflammation and fight blemishes such as acne and pimples. Sea water can be a natural adjuvant in the case of dermatological diseases such as acne and seborrheic dermatitis .
The face serum is a powerful ally in your skincare and beauty. PERFECTION LUX SERUM is the face serum that responds to the needs of all skin types, giving it new light and deeply relaxing the mind throughout the day with its sweet scent of Sorrento Lemon.
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