Face serum is basically a light weight moisturizer with active ingredients combined for a specific purpose .
Face serum comes mainly in two forms. Either water or oil based .
Examples of some of these active ingredients include; glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, niacin amide, Retinol etc. (In order to make this post summarized, the function of these active ingredients are not stated here. Remember Google is your friend 🥰).
All these work differently and it’s effect on skin types differ as some tend to be too strong causing burn and skin damage to some individuals.
I advice you consult a cosmetologist before choosing a serum .
Do you need a serum ? The short answer is YES. Why?
1.It serves as a makeup base
2. Some provide sunscreen benefits
3. It’s light weight so you won’t even notice it’s there .
4. It corrects and help with certain skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, acne.
5. It’s an easy step to get your desired skin results .
Things to consider when buying a serum .
Always check it’s expiration date.
Make sure you don’t react negatively (not allergic) to the ingredients.
If there is a sample present , test it by applying little on the skin of your hand not the palm.
Serum should come in dark bottles as sunlight disrupt the effect of some of its active ingredients like vitamin C. Any serum in a transparent bottle or container don’t buy .
Do not buy if the seal is broken
Choose the right base for you. Dry skin folks should go for oil based serums.
Buy a serum within your budget, so you can continue with it .Consistency breeds better results.
Make sure it’s an available product. If it’s not , make sure you always have an extra around .
Read it’s instructions. If it’s something you can follow consistently then buy (e.g) some serums are night serums, if you are the type that will forget to apply before bed do not buy it.
P.S: using a serum doesn’t mean you won’t breakout once in a while . Using a serum keeps your skin in a healthy condition.
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