Hello to all the lovelies out there....
Its been so long since I've posted something new... I have recently started using a skin serum and I must actually shout out that it works... it totally totally works.... You would say.. I use a good moisturizer and everything.. Do I still need a serum? The answer is yes. A serum is a skin product that has a very high concentration of certain active ingredients. The molecules of the serum are also smaller to better penetrate the skin to deeper levels and deliver these active ingredients where they are really required. The active ingredients can be anything from high concentration of vitamin C or hyaluronic acid ( to reduce fine lines and wrinkles) or glycolic acid ( which exfoliates the skin to bring out underlying newer and healthier skin).
Ideally, the serum should be used when your skin is still damp after washing. Not wet, but damp. What I do is that after washing my face and using the toner, as explained in an earlier post about basic skincare routine, I use the serum. I use just a few drops and apply it to my forehead, cheeks, nasolabial fold (the fold in the skin extending from the side of the nose to the side of the mouth), around the eyes and the rest on the neck. 2-3 drops generally suffice for this entire area. The eyes should be carefully treated. Just pat the serum around the eyes with your ring finger without letting any get in the eye. Don't forget to use the serum at night when it will have a better chance to repair all the damage the day has inflicted on your skin.
After the serum, wait for a few minutes for the serum to get absorbed and then you can go ahead and use your moisturizer, eye cream and other things...
The serum that I am currently using is the Clinique repairwear laser focus. I must say that my mother who is nearing her retirement age also uses the same product and is extremely happy with it. I have notice a marked difference in her wrinkles on the cheeks and neck. For me, my crow's feet(wrinkles at the side of the eyes) are less pronounced. We have both been using this serum for the past couple of months. Ladies, lets not be brave and let the expert do its job... A Skin Serum is good for you. Choose whichever brand suits you.
All the best.
