Serums are concentrated liquids that are used after cleansing, but before moisturizing. They are typically very specific in addressing skin issues. A serum is made of small molecules that are easily absorbed into the deeper layers of the skin.
Serums are concentrated liquids with active ingredients designed to do one task for skin. A serum’s job is to tackle an appearance issue head on, working intensely to counteract wrinkles or hyper pigmentation or dark circles – by treating the cause of a problem rather than its symptoms.
The term serum can be used to refer to any product that contains small amounts of active ingredients suspended in oil. It is most commonly associated with skincare products, such as eye creams and facial serums, but may also be referred to in connection with hair care products such as leave-in conditioners and styling serums.
One of the most important things in any cosmetic formula is the vehicle it’s formulated in. This is particularly true in skincare because the actives themselves need to be delivered to the skin. If they can’t get there, it doesn’t matter how great they are.
A serum is a light, preferably oil-free product that provides concentrated doses of the beneficial ingredients found in skincare formulas. A serum also contains nutrients that may have antioxidant or soothing benefits. Serums are not required for healthy skin, but their active ingredients can soothe reactive skin, strengthen the skin’s protective barrier to keep moisture in, and treat acne and other common problems.
Designed to complement a face cream or moisturizer, not replace it, serums offer a higher percentage of active ingredients. The texture is similar to a light lotion, and absorption is instantaneous.
What Are the Benefits of Using Serums?
Modify your skin-care routine with the addition of a serum. This layer of skin care is perfect for sensitive skin, because it is very light and contains fewer essential oils than a moisturizer. Serums are great for oily or combination skin, because the formulas are typically oil-free and help control excessive shine.
Many types of face serums are created to target specific problems, such as wrinkles, age spots, age creases, rough texture, puffy under-eye areas, etc. If you’re using a face serum that’s well suited to the type of issue you want to address (appropriate priming moisturizer or booster depending on skin type), a serum can have numerous benefits
Wide Ranging Benefits
A face serum can offer numerous benefits. For example, if you use one that contains the right blend of antioxidants, peptides, exfoliants, and other beneficial ingredients, it can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It can also help fight acne, dryness, aging skin, and improve skin tone. If your skin is damaged (and sunscreen use is part of the reason), serums can speed healing time by delivering key ingredients directly to skin cells.
More Effective (And Faster) Penetration
One of the major benefits of using a face serum is that serums are able to penetrate deeper into the skin than other types of moisturizers. Serums also have oils, peptides, herbs and other ingredients that are designed to target specific areas, such as fine lines around the eyes, crow’s foot at the corners of the eyes, or firmness in the basic area. You can use these to create a customized treatment plan for each area.
Due to their consistency, serum products absorb into skin easily and quickly. This means that they become a natural part of your skin’s everyday moisture barrier, keeping it in optimal condition.
Good for Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin can benefit from serums as these formulations are often lighter than other moisturisers and provide the necessary hydration to calm and smooth sensitive skin.
Can be Applied Both Morning and Night
If you are looking for a face serum that can help hydrate your skin, it is more appropriately applied in the morning. A serum filled with fatty acids has moistening properties that are great for hydrating normal or dry skin. If you have oily skin, avocado oil also encourages natural moisture while balancing oil production on skin. A peptide face serum applied at night can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and the formation of wrinkles while you sleep.
Boost Protection
From the time you step outside, environmental damage can cause wrinkles and fine lines to appear prematurely. Serums upgrade the skin’s own natural protection. Your skin will be made smooth, soft, and silky because it protects the skin against dark spots and wrinkles. Our products are effective so you can feel confident in your beautiful skin.
Skin Care Tips and Tricks
Everyone wants amazing skin, but it can be hard to figure out the best skincare routine for your skin. There’s a lot of basic beauty tips out there and we don’t blame you if you feel like your head is going to spin. We at Canzon want to simplify things for you and help you be the best version of yourself. To help clarify things we made this list of some of the most popular tips for skin care.
Let's start off with the basics
- Drink Plenty of Water
- Use Sun Protection
- Remove makeup before going to sleep
- Cleanse your skin before going to bed
Use the right skin care products for your skin
- Acne cleansers and washes with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and benzoyl peroxide work best to fight the bacteria that causes acne and keep new pimples from forming. Oily and acne prone skin should use a gel or peroxide-based wash to get rid of any dirt and oil.
- Foamy, creamy, or milky cleansers are gentler on dry skin.
- Glycolic-acid based washes are an effective way to reduce brown spots on pigmented skin.
- Alpha hydroxy cleansing agents are used for sensitive skin, or to lighten age spots or melasma.
- Younger skins usually don’t need harsh wash, but may benefit from a glycolic or milky cleanser that nourishes and rejuvenates the skin.
- For mature, dry, flaky skin types, we recommend a creamy cleanser that can be used daily.
- And for anyone with dark spots or melasma (common in pregnant women), choose a gel-based cleanser.
What are the right skin care products for sensitive skin? Choose products that are made from organic ingredients, such as algae, CBD or even aloe vera, and that have supportive formulations that won’t dry out or irritate the skin. Check out Canzin’s range of products designed to support healthy skin without causing irritation.
While the first four tips are pretty much common knowledge, most people are unsure how to choose the right products for their skin. But remember- whatever your skin type, always opt for clean products (fragrance free, organic, etc) if you want to truly take care of your skin.
