Cosmetic serums: characteristics and use

Modern cosmetics have truly magical properties and are available for use not only in professional salons, but also at home. One of these products is serum, multivitamin or botox, for body, face and hair. Consider how to properly use cosmetic serum.

Once applied cosmetic serum, many women remain true to her due to the rapid result of skin transformation. Getting rid of rashes, reducing inflammation and wrinkles, whitening freckles, dullness and radiance are all due to serums that have a specific effect on skin problems. Serum, beauty concentrate, activator, cocktail or elixir are all second names for cosmetic serum.

Characterized by serum, first of all, its light, melting texture, which is based on the concentrate of active fruit acids and skin-effective vitamins, minerals and organic substances such as hyaluronic acid and collagen. A large number of active substances is the main difference between serums and other types of cosmetics. For comparison: face cream has a much smaller amount of active substances, they are indicated at the very end of the composition, which indicates that there are only about 10–12% of them in the product.

Easy application, rapid absorption of whey due to the lack of fats and oils in it. There are serums and oils based (anti-aging or for very dry skin), but usually these are easily absorbed types of oils. Special substances in the serum - enhancers - provide an impact not only superficially, but also on the deep layers of the epidermis, open to them access to vitamins and minerals.

All types of serums can be divided according to purpose, they should solve this or that problem of skin or hair: acne, large pores, dryness, fine wrinkles, fatigue. As well as vitamin elixirs can be classified by the place of their application, that is, serum for the face, hair and body.

We can distinguish the following.

• Moisturizing and nourishing. In winter, with the central heating system running, and in the summer, under the hot rays of the sun, the skin dries quickly, peels off. With age, the problem may worsen. But moisturizing serum-gel can come to the rescue, as part of which there is one of the best moisturizers for today: hyaluronic acid. Together with glycerin and essential oils, such a beauty elixir has an instant effect, nourishes and “seals” moisture inside the skin cells.
• Among the moisturizers can be called a large block of serum, intended for application under makeup. As you know, makeup is based on a persistent tonal basis, under which is a moisturizer: a primer or fluid. This tool may well act as a moisturizing serum with a light texture.

• Anti-aging Such sera are designed to restore elasticity, reduce the depth of existing wrinkles and postpone the emergence of new ones. They can be collagenic, with peptides, contain mucin (snail mucus), retinol, a special protein coenzyme Q10, elastin, which has the effect of Botox. Apply both to the face and to the neck, eyelids.
• Regenerating or restoring. Activate the work of cells, update the upper layers of the dermis. The update is due to the work of concentrated acids (can be of organic and inorganic origin), as well as vitamins. Such multivitamin active elixirs for the skin are the initial step in accelerating the renewal of skin cells.
• Anti stress Designed for an intense urban lifestyle, used for the night, during which eliminates traces of stress. Aloe vera, chamomile, various medicinal herb concentrates give a relaxing and calming effect. Anti-stress serums relieve irritation, redness and after some cosmetic procedures (cleansing or peeling).
• Anti-inflammatory, with acne. Serums for this purpose contain zinc in the composition of the drying inflammation, reduce pores and prevent inflammation due to salicylic acid. And also in the composition may be more effective substances: antibiotics, if that requires a skin condition. They may be prescribed by a cosmetologist.

• Whitening Freckles have their own charm, but only when they do not interfere with the hostess. Yes, and with age, many women suffer from the appearance of age spots. In the composition of the lightening serums there are special acids that lighten and level the tone of the dermis.
• For the mezoroller. A dermoroller (mezoroller) is a cosmetic roller studded with microneedles of a certain diameter. When conducting a mezoroller, microtraumas are applied to the face, which give an impetus to the skin for renewal, enhanced collagen production, and, as a result, rejuvenation. For home use in the mezoroller, the needles are small, no more than 0.5 mm, and with the help of the device they actually produce a face massage. More effective, safer (and more painful) this procedure is carried out in the office of a beautician.

For greater effectiveness, before the procedure, vitamin serum is applied, which can penetrate with the help of a thermal roller even deeper. Serum for mesoscaler (mezokokteyl) can be any based on the needs of the skin: moisturizing, whitening, nutrition, rejuvenation. The use of a mezoroller in the presence of acne and inflammations is not recommended.

Usually, the skin of the body needs moisturizing, nourishing and getting rid of stretch marks and orange peel - cellulite. In the fight against these problems, women overshadow lotions, balms, creams and other cosmetics for the body, preferring to use serums. Non-greasy serums are instantly absorbed without stickiness, making the skin velvety and saturated with moisture.

• If the skin on the body or your hair requires increased elasticity, hydration, nutrition, the composition of such serums will be similar to the composition of face products and contain nourishing oils, collagen or hyaluronic acid. For deeper penetration of vitamin cocktails into the skin of the thighs, legs and breasts, many women use a mezoroller.
• Anti-cellulite serum contains plant extracts, amino acids, minerals that improve the microcirculation of blood vessels under the skin, where necessary, accelerating the metabolism. Due to this, the "orange peel" should be less pronounced. However, do not hope for the miracle of serum alone.Lymphatic drainage massage, nutrition control, baths and other procedures will additionally help in the fight against cellulite.
• The serum from stretch marks contains active acids, vitamins, peptides, minerals and, when regularly used, evens the surface and skin tone. And also they are designed to stimulate the production of its own collagen, elastin, smoothing irregularities.
• Hair serums can contain amino acids, irreplaceable for hair, vitamins, minerals. The most versatile and effective serum for hair - keratin, it instantly smoothes the hair. For dry tips use oil two-phase serums. Apply them should be wet or dry hair, do not rinse.

Choosing a serum, you should determine the task with which it must cope. No need to pin high hopes on the serum and wait for several miracles. Each serum is a specific tool, it fights a specific problem, with a maximum of two. Tasks may be as follows:

• increased skin tone;
• wrinkle reduction;
• elimination of dryness;
• normalization of the sebaceous glands, narrowing of the pores;
• reduction of pigmentation;
• reducing the impact of environmental conditions.

If it is difficult to determine the task on your own, it is better to consult with a cosmetologist. After the skin problem is determined, it is better to choose the serum according to the following criteria:

• means should correspond to your age;
• daily serum must contain protection from the skin’s harmful sun rays;
• it is necessary to acquire such funds only from trustworthy sellers - on specialized websites and stores, in a pharmacy, for fear of fakes;
• with serum (whether for face or body) it is better to buy the cream of the same line, as these are complementary cosmetic products.

Often, high-quality serum is supplied with instructions for use. However, many women have questions about their use, especially since almost all sera are supplied with pipette-dispensers and have an unusual watery consistency. Thanks to this fast-absorbing consistency, the serum needs to be applied to a face that is clean of makeup and dirt with fast, confident movements. Finger movements should follow the massage lines: from the middle of the forehead to the temples, from the nose to the cheekbones. Do not forget about the nasolabial folds, chin and neck. Apply finger serum to the eye area.

It is important not to overdo it with the amount: just a couple of drops of concentrate is enough. If the serum is moisturizing, it is necessary to apply it at least 2 hours before going outside in the cold season. Night serum should be applied a couple of hours before falling asleep. After soaking up the serum on the face, apply the cream of the series of the same name and action.

Highly concentrated serums can be prescribed by a cosmetologist with very specific indications:

• acne, enlarged pores;
• first and deep signs of aging, wrinkles;
• violation of the water balance of the skin, peeling;
• stress, gray complexion.

Serums can be attributed to cosmetological and medical means, so they have and contraindications:

• open wounds, dermatological eczema;
• papillomas;
• couperosis (presence of spider veins);
• component intolerance;
• discrepancy between age and serum used.

Anti-inflammatory serum to combat acne should not be used without consulting a specialist: their active substances can have the opposite effect.

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