BEAUTY

SERIOUS ABOUT SERUMS

The weather often has an impact on our skin, and regardless of what time of year it is skin issues can always occur. Low humidity days during Winter for example can cause dry skin. In summer the dryer air can result in changes to your skin.

Serums are an excellent way to pamper yourself whilst looking after your skin in the long run. They are a more powerful and concentrated version of a face cream. It is never too late to start investing in your skin, and serums are a brilliant way to start.

The continued use of serums offers the skin protection, nourishment and hydration after cleansing and before your moisturiser. There are many different ingredients that can be beneficial for the skin, and you can chose the serum based off what ingredients will benefit you.

Face serums absorb quicker into your skin than moisturiser. Ideal for if you are on the go and need to chuck it on and go, as they don’t feel greasy or thick on the face.

Wrinkles and fine lines are reduced with the use of serums as many have the ingredient retinol.

There are many different types of serums, each doing different jobs.

• anti-aging serums

• skin-brightening serums

• hydrating serums

• free-radical fighting serums

• acne-prone and sensitive skin serums

• reparative/texture improvement serums

Anti-aging serums are greatfor brown spots, wrinkles anddullness in the skin.

It is difficult to know what serum is good for addressing what issues you feel are prevalent with your skin. There are so many serums out there and it can be difficult to know what one will be right for you.

For red skin

Suffering with red skin can makeyou feel uncomfortable andinsecure. Typology Paris Redness& Blemish Serum contains 12%Niacinamide, which is the activeingredient. It reduces the rednessand marks by speeding up thehealing process. It is vegan andfragrance free.

Apply 3 to 4 drops to clean,dry skin each morning andevening. Gently massage intoface and neck in circular motions.

For optimal results,we recommend to use thisserum consistently for at leastfour weeks.

For dry skin

Caudalie Vinosource SOS ThirstQuenching Serum is £29.00 for30ml. This deeply hydrating serumcontinuously diffuses water deepwithin the epidermis. Consistingof organic grape water to soothethe skin, hyaluronic acid to plumpand packed with antioxidants.Reveal your skin looking radiant,dewy and supple.

Unlike many serums, CaudalieVinosource SOS Thirst QuenchingSerum is quick drying withoutexcessively oily finish. Althoughthis serums is ideal for dryerskin types, but is suitable for anyskin type.The non-comedogenicformula contains no parabens,phenoxyethanol, phthalates,mineral oils or animal-derivedingredients.

For aging skin

Charlotte Tillbury’s Sciencepoweredserum & magic creammini duo Skincare kit is theperfect way to try both products.The mini size of the serum andthe cream are also ideal fortravelling. The duo is availablefor £47.00, with the MagicSerum Crystal Elixir featuringingredients such as vitamin C andPolyglutamic acid for hydration.