The anti-aging skincare category is bursting with a host of solutions. Anti-aging products promise to protect, rewind, work with your DNA, erase wrinkles, fade age spots, and protect your collagen. Navigating your choices and deciding what to use (and how) can be overwhelming.
Serums are used after cleansing and exfoliating to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients to the skin.
There are many types of serums to specifically target different actions, such as anti-aging, reducing acne, or hydrating. Serums are clear, and they’re normally applied before moisturisers to help lock moisture in the skin.
How to use a combination of serums
Everyone's skin is unique, but you should give a new serum about seven weeks to see how your skin responds. Depending on the product and external factors, you might even see initial results, like more luminous skin, within a week. To see the most benefits, you should use one serum in the morning and another at night. That’s because different formulations deliver different benefits.
How to use morning and night serums
Think of your a.m. serum like your skin’s morning coffee: it’s a pick-me-up that gives you a naturally radiant glow. Look for Hyaluronic Acid, Antioxidants, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. These ingredients nourish but also protect your skin from environmental pollutants.
Overnight, your skin regenerates while you sleep. Therefore, choosing a potent night serum is essential. Look for powerhouse ingredients such as Vitamin A, or Retinol, and utilise acids for chemical exfoliation.
It’s worth noting that doubling up on one type of ingredient (e.g., Retinol) won’t help the skin change faster. In such a case, you're better off switching to a stronger product instead.
