Have you heard? Skinimalism is in. If you haven’t heard of the trend, this less-is-more approach—a portmanteau of “skin” and “minimalism” is all about simplifying skincare and building a regimen that helps you achieve healthy, glowing skin with only the necessary products.
It’s helpful for people who want to save time and money while caring for their skin. The key is finding the best products that work for you—and finding a skin serum that leaves skin radiant and glowing is an important step. Unlike moisturizers, Serums are thin-viscosity topicals containing concentrated active ingredients. The serum you use will depend on your specific skin challenges and goals.
Designed to nourish, protect, and hydrate your skin, a face serum is the next step after cleansing and before moisturizing. Using skin serums can help address numerous issues, including:
- Ageing
- Hydration
- Tone and Texture
- Protection
- Acne Relief
Choosing the most effective skincare means working with a professional who understands your skin. As an medical doctor, specializing in non-surgical aesthetics, Dr. Rozmin Kamani collaborates with clients who want to understand their skin and optimize their routines. The three most common serums she recommends are corrective, brightening, or hydrating serums.
Anti-pigmentation serums like C E Ferulic® work best when applied in the morning. With a synergistic combination of 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), and 0.5% ferulic acid, it helps protect your skin against environmental damage and free radical production produced by light, including UV and high energy visible light.
Corrective serums such as HA Intensifier are usually used in the evening.
As a multi-beneficial corrective skin serum proven to increase skin’s hyaluronic acid levels, this serum contains a high concentration of pure proxylane™, and botanical extracts of licorice root and purple rice to render surface skin hydrated, while simultaneously improving the visible appearance of firmness, smoothness, and facial plumpness.
Hydrating serums, including SkinCeuticals PhytoCorrective Gel, may be used morning and night to keep skin feeling dewy and moisturized. This gel serum contains a unique formulation of hyaluronic acid, thyme, cucumber, and other botanical ingredients, making it an ideal moisturizer for sensitive skin. It features mulberry to help minimize the appearance of skin discoloration and promote a fresh-looking and clear complexion.
A rule of thumb when using multiple products is to go from thinnest to thickest. Serums go under your moisturizer, which works to seal them into the skin and amplify the beneficial effects of the actives. The ingredients used in serums are also antioxidant-rich, so using a serum can help prevent discoloration, oxidative damage, dehydration, and premature skin aging
Incorporating a serum into your routine can make for an 3-step routine—cleanse, serum hydrate a routine that will leave skin hydrated and glowing with health.