Serums are generally light, ingredient dense products, with very few additives. They penetrate skin deeply, and as such, they should be applied early on in the skincare routine, making sure they don’t have to penetrate through much for full absorption. Given the high concentration of ingredients, you really don’t want to be layering serums – try to find one that will give you the results that you’re looking for. Additionally, by applying moisturizers/face oils/sunscreen after your serums, you help lock in those ingredients and promote the results that you’re looking for.
You should really pick your serum based on your skincare needs. For daytime, it’s best to look for protection from harmful properties of the day, whereas night serums are generally focused on repairing skin while you sleep. Some of the common serum ingredients include:
Moisturizing serums – when you’re looking to plump your skin, and supplement your daily moisturizing routine:
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Glycerin
Antioxidant serums – these help protect your skin against free-radicals, and also help provide anti-aging benefits. These are beneficial for all skin types and ages.
- Vitamin C
- Retinol
- Vitamin E
- Peptides
- Reveratrol
- Niacinamide
- Melatonin
Exfoliants to help reduce dullness and discolouration:
- AHAs
- BHAs
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