New to Serums? Check Out This Guide to Get You Started

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Cleansing and moisturizing are essential steps in your skincare routine, but they can only do so much. If you want to address specific skin concerns, like dryness, dullness, or dark spots, you may want to take things up a notch by adding face serums to your beauty regimen. 

Glycolic Acid Toner

Not sure where to start? Here is a quick guide to help get you started on which serum to try, which ingredients to look for, and how to incorporate serums with your favorite face spray, for your most fabulous skin.

What is a Face Serum?

A serum is a skin care product containing a highly concentrated mix of specific ingredients to protect your skin from free radicals, like UV rays and pollution, which can accelerate skin aging. Serums can specifically target one skin concern or a combination. A serum isn’t loaded with as many ingredients as a cleanser or moisturizer. Instead, it’s more potent to penetrate the skin deeply and efficiently. Your skin will reap the benefits of a concentrated formula, boosting complexion.

When to Use Serums?

Serums can be used in the morning to protect your skin throughout the day. They can also be used at night. Not all face serums are created equal. Active ingredients play a significant role in determining whether to use a serum in your morning or evening skincare routine. Some serums can be used morning or night after cleansing or using a toner, like a Clarifying Serum. A Clarifying Serum brightens and reduces the appearance of blemish-prone skin without stripping the skin’s natural oils. And speaking of toners, a Glycolic Acid Toner also helps brighten and balance your skin complexion, helping to diminish the appearance of premature aging, fine lines, and uneven skin tone to produce a youthful-looking complexion.

Look for a toner with these three key ingredients:

• Exfoliating Glycolic Acid for a brightening, exfoliating, and resurfacing effect to reveal smoother skin.

• Rejuvenating Grapefruit Extract to increase skin moisture and clear skin congestion. Grapefruit extract is a staple in the skincare industry, containing Lycopene and essential antioxidants.

• Soothing Aloe Vera to hydrate, soothe, and moisturize your skin. Aloe Vera can also help to restore your skin to its former brightness by gradually fading dark spots.

Using a serum is easy. Apply 3-4 drops to the face after cleansing and toning (avoiding the eye area) in the morning or evening, and then follow with a moisturizer or thick cream. It’s essential to note that you shouldn’t use a serum on sensitive, hyper-damaged, or peeling skin, and should you happen to get any of the serum in your eyes, be sure to rinse well with water.

Different Types of Face Serums

Whether you hope to target fine lines, dry skin, or dark spots, a properly formulated serum can deliver dramatic results with regular, consistent use.

Hydrating Serums

Another essential facial serum to add to your skincare regimen is an oil-free Herbal Hydrating Serum with Ceramides, Ginseng, and Gingko Biloba for a dewy, healthy glow on the go. The hydrating herbs, such as the Ginseng and Gingko extract, help the production of collagen and Glycerin to moisturize and revive skin. You can use a Hydrating Serum in addition to your favorite hydrating facial spray for maximum hydration.

 Brightening Serums

Brightening serums are meant to target hyperpigmentation and reduce discoloration. Many brightening serums contain ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), an antioxidant inhibiting the enzyme responsible for melanin production.

Anti-Aging Serums

Anti-aging serums may help prevent or lessen the visibility of fine lines. Anti-aging serums often contain retinol (Vitamin A) and niacinamide (Vitamin B3).

Getting the Most From Your Facial Serums

When introducing face serums into your skincare routine, take it slow. Like any new skincare product, you want to start small and work up so your skin has time to adjust. Also, be mindful of mixing actives. You don’t want to combine active ingredients that can lead to an unwanted reaction. Finally, layer effectively. Apply your facial serums after cleansing and toning but before moisturizing. Once your face is thoroughly cleansed, a serum can effectively do its job—to exfoliate, hydrate or brighten. A nourishing moisturizer will seal everything, giving your skin the maximum benefits.

About Mario Badescu

Trends come and go, but one constant remains the same: properly caring for your skin. For over 50 years, Mario Badescu has been a trusted source of quality skin care products meant to help clients find their inner and outer beauty. His facial treatments and formulas feature a unique blend of organic fruits and vegetables to feed, nourish and revitalize the skin. The brand’s enduring success and loyal following result from the late Mario Badescu’s timeless philosophy that skincare should be simple, gentle, and effective. Today, that tradition lives on in their products, providing a perfected blend of organic botanicals and proven skincare ingredients. Start your daily skincare routine with Mario Badescu’s best-selling skincare products targeting every skin concern.

 Uncover your best skin yet with a facial spray and other quality products at https://www.mariobadescu.com/

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