Vitamin C Serum

Serums are potions in liquid form to enrich the skin and provide a solution to skin disorders. Serums penetrate deeper within the epidermis while other skincare aids like moisturizer and sunblock protect and nurture the surface skin cells. Serums come in the form of droplets and are applied sparingly under your moisturizer and make-up. A serum is also supposed to be used in smaller quantities due to its concentrated form. Vitamin C serum and other serums are part of serious skincare addressing a specific skin need and are a follow up to the basic skincare regime of cleansers, toners and moisturizers.

Why should you use a Serum? A Serum can be used for various reasons ranging from rejuvenating and repairing skin to acne and as an anti -ageing agent. The composition of a serum defines the purpose of using it. Most serums contain distilled water combined with ingredients such as:

1 Retinol - Retinol is a skin-renewing vitamin, which is essential for tissue growth and is commonly used in anti-ageing serums.

2 Glycolic and Lactic acid- for moisturizing and softening properties.

3 Salicylic acid- used for pore cleansing and preventing acne and is also included in skin lightening serums.

How to choose a serum among many available? All serums include ingredients to meet specific skin rejuvenation or repair need. It is advisable to be aware of the skin type and skin need for remedy before trying serums available on the shelves. It is also suggested to make sure the ingredients of the serum can indeed be beneficial to your skin type and skin problem.

How to use a serum? They have to be applied topically. The concentration of active ingredients is very high and therefore must be used sparingly. The serums must be applied before applying a moisturizer and make-up. Most serums are ultra light and non-greasy formulations.