Beauty
Serum or treatment oil: how to choose?
Ihey're already - perhaps - part of your beauty routine: skincare oils and serums provide a targeted response to a specific skin problem, whatever your skin type. But is there really a difference between these two cosmetic products? And, if so, which little bottle is right for you?
What is a serum?
A serum has an aqueous base: its light texture, combined with the finesse of its active ingredients, enables its molecules to penetrate right to the heart of the cells. So, in theory, it's the product in your skincare ritual that penetrates deepest and has the highest concentration of active ingredients. To get the most out of this product, it's essential to combine it with a moisturizing cream, unlike a treatment oil, which can be used on its own. You can either mix it with a moisturizing cream, or start by applying the serum with your fingertips and finish with the cream or oil. Tip: to maximize the benefits of a serum, ideally apply it to slightly damp skin (just after a lotion or hydrosol).
I choose a serum if :
I have imperfections
Wrinkles have arrived even as imperfections decided they'd stay a little longer? Rest assured, irregularities and pimples are not at all uncommon, even in adulthood. The trouble is, their passage can leave little scars and pigment spots that are difficult to remove, not to mention the fact that the sun often aggravates the phenomenon... Since the problem lies deep down, there's nothing better than an anti-imperfections serum to bring the situation under control. L'AGE Bright Clearing Serum Dermalogica manages the problem from every angle, limiting excess sebum to better prevent pimples, while matifying and attacking melanin production to treat residual brown spots. The icing on the cake: it improves regeneration, also fighting the signs of aging. Skin texture is flawless, pores are tightened and overflow is prevented!
I want to treat the signs of aging
Although we can't stop time, we can do what we can to limit skin aging. All skin is, or will one day be, subject to wrinkles and a gradual loss of firmness and tone.
Le Rejuvenating Serum Sérum Rajeunissant Tata Harper is one of our favorite serums because it can be used from the age of 30 as a preventive measure and on more mature skin. Composed solely of an arsenal of natural ingredients, it repairs collagen fibers and stimulates their production for a tightening effect. This anti-wrinkle treatment reduces the depth of wrinkles and moisturizes, while its exfoliating powers guarantee brighter skin.
What is a facial oil?
A care oil draws on the benefits of of vegetable oils primarily. Rich in fatty acids, skincare oils can be used as serums or shields for all skin types. As they melt into the intercellular cement, they retain water in the skin's tissues and surface, protecting them from external aggression. Let's dispel a common misconception: combination or oily skin can use a skincare oil to its advantage, such as jojoba oil, which regulates sebum production. The key is to choose the right one! Pleasant on the skin, its degree of absorption varies according to its active ingredients, but here again, you can facilitate its penetration by using a lotion just beforehand. A complementary moisturizer can also be applied.
I choose an oil if :
Now you know all you need to know on the subject! One last tip for the road... Don't forget to extend your serums and oils to your décolleté, an area where the (very fine) skin can also be subject to the same problems ;-)
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