If you are a beginner to skincare, serums can be very overwhelming. My advice to choosing serums is to be aware of your problem areas; and to look at what you would like to improve upon. You also need to pay attention to your skin type. Often times skin problems can come from your skin type. The two correlate, most times. For example, my skin tends to peel.. well my skin type is dry/sensitive. I have to be very careful about the ingredients I apply on my skin. Pay attention to the ingredients on the products you are using. Learn ingredients and learn about your skin. Disclaimer! When incorporating serums be careful. Some serums do not work well together. When I target certain areas of my face I usually dedicate certain nights to different serums. Do not combine everything at once! Simplicity is important when it comes to your skin!
What is so special about serums you ask? Why use them? Well applying serums is my favourite part of my skincare routine. The reason why is because, serums have higher concentration of active ingredients which helps improve specific skin concerns. That is why often times, serums are the more expensive item in a routine. That is not always true. Below, I highlight my two favourite serums in my routine. The first is inexpensive and the other is a mid range price. Keep reading below!
The Ordinary – Hyaluronic Acid
As you know, moisturizing is different than hydrating your skin. You must hydrate your skin before moisturizing. Hyaluronic acid boosts hydration in your skin and boosts a plump appearance. There are several Hyaluronic acids on the market that are great for an inexpensive price. The Ordinary Hyaluronic acid is one of them! I find Hyaluronic acid gives my skin the perfect glow. I have dry skin so hydrating my skin is very necessary! Make sure when applying Hyaluronic acid that your skin is already damp. When you skin is damp it will seal in moisture. I have found if my skin is not damp my skin will peel the next day.
Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Serum
This item is on the pricy side but is worth it. Magic in a bottle. This product has made me feel more confident about my skin and is honestly an overnight fix. Now, my skin isn’t clear but this product does calm down my redness. The serum claims that it helps to strengthen the skins barrier. One of the main ingredient is Cicabond. Cicabond is an ingredient that come from an ivy. Yes, that freaked me out too when I read that. The Ivy helps to rebuild damaged skin. Having a serum like this in a cold climate is essential. I would say the minor downside about the ingredients of this product is that, it does include some fragrance. There are some essential oils included. Normally, I would not like this. I have sensitive skin so fragrance can be irritating to me. However, I have not had an issue with this product. I have repurchased countless bottles of this and would consider this product a holy grail!
Which serums work best for you? Tell me in the comments down below! Happy Skincare!
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