How Do I Know Which Serum to Use?
If you want to add a serum to your skincare routine to supercharge your results then we don't blame you. After all, these are the big guns of skincare and offer targeted results with high-powered active ingredients. Unlike other steps of your beauty routine, serums also where you're likely to notice a huge change in the quality, texture and appearance of your skin.
But which serum should you pick? And do you need more than one?!
If you're stressing out about finding the right one for your skin type then this little cheat sheet is for you.
Let's pick the serum that’s going to deliver the best results:
Your Skin Is: Dull, Patchy, Pigmented or Uneven
You Need: Brightening Serums
Call in the big guns of skincare with a targeted retinol serum. Retinol is the gold standard for patchy, dull and uneven skin because it assists you with a quicker turnover of dead skin cells. That means smoother, fresher skin ASAP.
If you're new to retinol in your routine then make sure you start out slow. You'll want to introduce it to your routine gradually in order to minimise the signs of irritation. To see your best results you'll have to wait about 6 weeks but trust us - it's worth the wait!
Your Skin Is: Dry, Itchy, Tight or Uncomfortable
You Need: Hydrating Serums
If your skin is prone to dryness, flakes or often ends up feeling tight and uncomfortable then additional hydration is what you need.
Look for something packed full of humectants like this nourishing serum and refill.
Ideal ingredients for your skin include glycerin, shea butter, sodium hyaluronate and glyceryl glucoside.
Your Skin Is: Irritated, Red and Painful
You Need: Soothing Serums
If you've damaged your skin's barrier or are dealing with skin that is extra sensitive, red, painful or irritated then it's time to call in the big guns of skincare.
Centella asiatica and niacinamide are two star ingredients for boosting your barrier health, as are Allantoin and Adenosine to hydrate, renew and refresh skin while it's healing.
You'll find all of them in this barrier-repair serum and refill.
Your Skin is: Losing Elasticity and Firmness, Showing Signs of Aging
You Need: Anti-Aging Serums
When it comes to anti-aging skincare there's no going past retinol. It's a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals in the middle layer of your skin. This can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enlarged pores. Other star ingredients for anti-aging include collagen to help with hydration and licorice root extract to deal with signs of dullness and discoloration.
Keep in mind that you will get best results using retinol at night. Make sure you wear SPF the next day because retinoids can increase your sensitivity to sunlight.
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