What Is a Face Serum? How It Works, Why You Need It, and How to Use It
What is a serum?
A serum is a skincare product that can be applied after cleansing and toning (water-based serum) OR after moisturizer (oil serum). Its smaller molecular structure helps to deliver a high concentration of active ingredients more deeply into your skin. Its texture is more weight-less than creams and lotion. Serums contain up to 70% active ingredients while moisturizers usually only contain 5-10%.
Our Boost 49% Rosehip Oil Serum, great for firming and collagen.
Why should you use a serum?
- Serums are great for tackling common skin problems such as wrinkles, dullness, dark spots, and fine lines.
- Serums absorb quickly and are great for acne-prone skin!
- Serums make your skin less oily - its lightness and fast absorption keep your skin hydrated without that unpleasant greasy feeling. And since your skin is hydrated, it will not overproduce sebum, making your skin less likely to be oily in the long run.
Common ingredients for different skin types:
Acne-prone skin:
- Vitamin C: enhances collagen production & repair process, reduce inflammation
- Retinol: antioxidant, reduces inflammation
- Zinc: soothes irritation, regulates oil production
- Salicylic acid: unclogs pores
Check out: Jelly Drops Mushroom Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Serum
Dry skin:
- Vitamin E: antioxidant, protects cells from oxidative damage
- Niacinamide: enhances skin elasticity
- Glycolic acid: exfoliates your skin gently
- Hyaluronic acid: keeps your skin moisturized
Feeling dull:
- Antioxidants such as green tea extract
- Resveratrol: reduces wrinkle
- Ferulic acid: reduces free radicals, protect your skin from sun damage, enhances your skin’s regeneration
Our Glow 49% Jojoba Oil Serum, our top-selling skincare product.
How do you use a serum?
Apply 2-5 drops on your face, morning and evening.
Use our water-based serum after cleansing and toning:
- Jelly Drops Mushroom Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Serum
Use our oil-based serum AFTER moisturizing:
Do you need both a serum and a moisturizer?
It depends on your skin type - if you have oilier skin, you can skip the moisturizer. If you have normal/dry skin, use your serum under moisturizer.
Have questions? Let us know in the comments below!
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