What is serum?

What is Serum? Uses and How to Use It for Beautiful, Radiant Skin

In modern life, the need for beauty is increasingly becoming an indispensable part, especially for those who want to own healthy, radiant skin. One of the skin care products recommended by many experts is serum. With a formula containing concentrated nutrients and the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin, serum is becoming an indispensable "weapon" in women's skin care routine. But serum what is? What makes serums different from other skin care products? How to choose the right serum for your skin?

In this article of with Dr Nguyen Giap, we will explore everything you need to know about serum, from definition, uses, common ingredients to the most effective ways to use it.

What is serum?

Serum is a skin care essence with a light texture, rich in nutrients and the ability to quickly penetrate deep into the skin. This is a specialized product that helps solve skin problems such as moisturizing, brightening, anti-aging, treating acne or restoring the skin.

The biggest difference between serums and other skin care products such as creams or toners is the high concentration of active ingredients and the ability to penetrate deep into the dermis. While creams have the effect of locking in moisture and protecting the skin's surface, serums penetrate deep into the dermis and hypodermis to nourish the skin from within.

In addition, compared to lotion or ampoule products, serums often have a thinner texture, are easily absorbed and bring faster results. Therefore, serums are an indispensable product in a scientific and intensive skin care routine.

Benefits of serum for skin

Each type serum will have a separate use depending on the active ingredient, but in general, serum brings a lot of amazing benefits for skin:

1. Intensive moisturizing
   Serums containing Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and Glycerin help hydrate, increase moisture and plump the skin. This is the ideal solution for those with dry, dehydrated or flaky skin.
2. Skin lightening, blur penetration
   Serum containing Vitamin C, Niacinamide has the ability to improve skin pigmentation, reduce dark spots and help even out skin tone. Long-term use helps skin look radiant and full of vitality.
3. Anti-aging, increase elasticity
   With ingredients such as Retinol, Peptide, Collagen, serum can stimulate collagen production, fill wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. This is the perfect choice for those who want to maintain youthful, firm skin.
4. Treat acne, reduce inflammation
   The type serum contains BHA, AHA, Tea Tree Oil helps to cleanse pores, reduce acne inflammation, control excess oil and prevent acne recurrence.
5. Recovery and regeneration of the skin
   Serums containing Ceramide, Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside have the ability to soothe the skin, restore damage and strengthen the skin barrier. This is an effective solution for sensitive or irritated skin.

Common ingredients in serums and how to choose them

Serum is one of the skin care products in-depth, helps solve the problem skin effectively.

To choose the type of serum is suitable, you need to understand the condition of their skin and the ingredients are in the products.

• Dry skin, lack of water: When the skin is dehydrated, flaky and rough, prioritize serums containing Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Ceramide. These ingredients help provide deep water, moisture retention and strengthen barrier protecting the skin, bring back the skin taut, succulent soft and smooth.
• Dull skin color, there are bruises: If you are experiencing uneven skin color, darkening pigmentation or have bruises left by acne, select serum contains Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Arbutin. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps brighten the skin and stimulates the production of collagenwhile Niacinamide effect, improves pigmentation and soothe the skin.

• Skin shows signs of aging: After the age of 25, the skin begins to lose elasticity and signs of aging appear. Ingredients such as Retinol, Peptides, Collagen, Coenzyme Q10 will support stimulates the production of collagen, fade wrinkles and keep the skin toned, more elastic.
• Oily skin, pimples: oily skin, acne-prone, you need to choose the serum has the ability to control sebum and reduce inflammation such as BHA (Salicylic Acid), AHA, Tea Tree Oil (tea tree essential oil), Zinc PCA. These ingredients help to deep clean pores, prevent acne, and reduce swelling due to inflammation.
• Sensitive Skin: If your skin is prone to irritation, redness, find the type serum contains Centella Asiatica (Extract pennywort), Madecassoside, Allantoin, Panthenol. Here are the ingredients have properties that soothe, restore the skin and reduce irritation effect.

Choosing the right type of serum not only helps to solve skin problem but also optimize the efficiency of chu trình dưỡng da hàng ngày. Listen to her skin to bring out the most suitable choice.

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Instructions on how to use serum properly

To serum maximize efficiency, you need to use properly according to the standard steps of science:

Clean the skin thoroughly

Before you apply serum, the skin should be deep cleaning to remove dirt, excess oil and makeup residues. Please use a suitable cleanser and rose water (toner) to balance the skin, helping serum osmolality better.

The serum just enough

You only need about 2-3 drops of serum to the entire face. The use of too much does not increase the effect that the opposite can lead to clogged clogged pores and waste products.

Apply the serum right way

• Small serum out the palm, rub both hands to warm the product.
• Slight pressure on the skin and dispersed evenly in width from bottom to top, from inside out to avoid sagging skin.
• Can combine soothing massage or use the push essences to increase the effective absorption.

Choose the time of use

• Serum level moisture, brighten the skin: can be used both morning and evening.
• Serum contains Retinol, AHA, BHA: should Only be used in the evening to avoid irritation and sensitivity to sunlight.

Lock moisture balm

After applying serum, don't forget to use moisturizer to retain the nutrients, helps the skin to absorb optimal and prevent evaporation of moisture.

Protect the skin with sunscreen

If you use serum with Vitamin C, Retinol, AHA, BHAplease apply sunscreen during the day to protect skin from UV rays, avoid status browned melasma or irritation.

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Conclusion

Serum is one of the most effective skin care products, helping to improve skin condition in a profound way. However, to maximize the effect of serum, you need to choose the right one. suitable type of skin his and used properly.

A beautiful complexion doesn't only come from cosmetics which also depends on dietsleep and healthy lifestyle. Let's perseverance applied cycle of skin care science to always get the skin radiant and full of life!

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