Anti aging serums are taking center stage as the newest must-have formula in the fight against aging. But with so many different anti aging formulas to choose from, it's hard to know how to use an anti aging serum.
Anti aging serums are filled with vitamins, antioxidants and other key ingredients like peptides and alpha hydroxy acids to fight against wrinkles and other signs of aging, like loss of elasticity. The serum is actually a thick liquid that comes in a pump or vial. Unlike makeup or creams, you only need to use enough serum to soak into the skin.
Look for anti aging serums that include vitamin C, an ingredient that has been shown to give the best results.
Microencapsulated vitamin C ensures that the vitamin C is protected, giving it a longer shelf life and making it more effective in helping to boost collagen production. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to use caution as these serums can also cause inflammation (redness, dryness, peeling, etc).
Serums and others anti aging products should be applied in the following manner:
1. Wash your face and then apply toner.
2. Allow toner to dry thoroughly before applying serum. Serum can be applied to the face in tiny dots all over the face, then blend upward to defy gravity.
3. Once the serum is absorbed, and your skin feels totally dry and not sticky or wet, you can apply your moisturizer.
4. Allow your moisturizer to sink in before beginning to apply makeup.
Once you have found a serum that sounds like it has all the right ingredients to meet your needs, you may also want to consider using their other products as well. While you can mix different brands of shampoos and conditioners, manufacturers of skincare products often formulate their products to work together. You may find it difficult to apply your favorite moisturizing cream over your new serum, which can cause peeling or caking rather than smooth, perfect skin. Instead, try to use the same brand of anti aging serum and moisturizer in order to have a smooth surface for makeup application.
Anti aging serums can be applied twice a day in order to see the best results. You may also find a day serum and a night serum, but you can also find one serum suitable for both. Serums should be applied to a clean dry face before moisturizing.
Anti aging serums are filled with vitamins, antioxidants and other key ingredients like peptides and alpha hydroxy acids to fight against wrinkles and other signs of aging, like loss of elasticity. The serum is actually a thick liquid that comes in a pump or vial. Unlike makeup or creams, you only need to use enough serum to soak into the skin.
Look for anti aging serums that include vitamin C, an ingredient that has been shown to give the best results.
Microencapsulated vitamin C ensures that the vitamin C is protected, giving it a longer shelf life and making it more effective in helping to boost collagen production. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to use caution as these serums can also cause inflammation (redness, dryness, peeling, etc).
Serums and others anti aging products should be applied in the following manner:
1. Wash your face and then apply toner.
2. Allow toner to dry thoroughly before applying serum. Serum can be applied to the face in tiny dots all over the face, then blend upward to defy gravity.
3. Once the serum is absorbed, and your skin feels totally dry and not sticky or wet, you can apply your moisturizer.
4. Allow your moisturizer to sink in before beginning to apply makeup.
Once you have found a serum that sounds like it has all the right ingredients to meet your needs, you may also want to consider using their other products as well. While you can mix different brands of shampoos and conditioners, manufacturers of skincare products often formulate their products to work together. You may find it difficult to apply your favorite moisturizing cream over your new serum, which can cause peeling or caking rather than smooth, perfect skin. Instead, try to use the same brand of anti aging serum and moisturizer in order to have a smooth surface for makeup application.
Anti aging serums can be applied twice a day in order to see the best results. You may also find a day serum and a night serum, but you can also find one serum suitable for both. Serums should be applied to a clean dry face before moisturizing.
