Whey is a product with a high concentration of nutrients. Unlike extracts and extracts, there may be several of them in different proportions. That is, whey is often a nutritious, rejuvenating or healing cocktail.
It is also different from a cream, which is an emulsion - a suspension of fat particles in water or, conversely, micro -droplets in fat.
Serum is usually uniform in consistency. Although the base can also be watery or oily, it depends on the optimal environment for the active ingredients contained in it.
Action on the skin
Due to its light and nutritious composition, the serum has a very strong effect on the skin and is able to:
- quickly improve its appearance;
- slowing down the age -related destruction process;
- neutralize the early signs of aging;
- remove age spots;
- rejuvenates and refreshes the face;
- restores firmness and elasticity of the skin;
- act against rosacea;
- highly moisturizes the epidermis;
- eliminates the effects of acne and pimples.
There are also special therapeutic serums for problem skin with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and sebostatic effects. It is better not to use it without a doctor's prescription, as if used improperly, you can only exacerbate the problem.
Rules of application
To get the maximum effect from this literal and figurative value cosmetic product, you need to know how to use facial serum properly:
- Apply only on dry and clean skin, after being washed clean and rubbed in with a tonic (without alcohol! ).
- It is advisable to use the moisturizing serum in the morning, then it will provide freshness throughout the day. But in bad weather and frost, you can go out with it no earlier than half an hour later.
- Products for problem skin should be used at night. Then they will work successfully for several hours and give maximum results.
- Narrowly targeted action serums are used only zonal: anti -inflammatory - for acne; from wrinkles - on the folds of the skin; bleaching - in places with obvious pigmentation.
- Anti-aging and lifting serums are also best used on the neck and décolleté. And tighten the oval of the face - on the neck and under the lower jaw.
- Due to its light consistency, the serum is quickly absorbed and is able to penetrate quite deeply. So you don’t have to massage your face and drive it with your fingers.
- It is important not to overdo it. Usually the bottle has a dispenser. And 2-3 drops of the product is enough to treat the whole face.
- After the product is completely absorbed, you can apply the cream on it. At the same time, it should be taken into account that the foundation is often not suitable for lifting and anti-aging serums. In this case, you need to limit yourself to mineral powders.
In most cases, it is not necessary to rinse the serum, unless it is required by the instructions, which should always be read before buying the product.
The secret of choice
At first glance it seems easy to choose a serum for the face. In fact, there are many important factors to consider:
- age. Up to 25 years, concentrated preparations are usually better to use exclusively for medical purposes. It is recommended to use anti -aging serum after 35. And with a superlifting effect, and even later - at 45+. The fact is, when we get enough nutrients, our skin stops producing them. Don't let him rest too fast.
- Skin type. This is very important, because the serum has a strong effect on it. Therefore, when using inappropriate products, for example, on dry skin, it can be provoked by severe irritation, peeling and even the rapid formation of wrinkles.
- Problem. For problem skin, some serums are not suitable. But there are products designed specifically for him. Also, many medications have a narrow focus on solving specific problems. This is usually indicated on the packaging.
- active component. Since they are there in large quantities, people with a predisposition to allergic reactions should carefully study the composition of each new product and make sure you do a test before using it.
- Terms and conditions of storage. Some professional preparations are sold in disposable bottles, after opening which quickly lose their useful properties. Yes, and homemade serums have a very short shelf life - from a few hours to a few days.
If we compare products purchased or prepared at home, then in terms of the strength of the impact, the product loses significantly. Therefore, those who want to get quick and noticeable results can not save.
The best serum
The best serum is the one for you. As an expert, I prefer professional preparation. They use all the achievements of modern chemistry and cosmetology and are able to prolong youth, especially if it is used for injections or mesoscooters. But products from the mass market and prepared at home also work well.
Professional
The highlight of a professional serum is in its strictly balanced composition and the presence of patented formulas and nanoparticles in the product. Some of them are able to repair damaged membranes and control intracellular processes.
In addition, beauticians have tools that allow beneficial ingredients to penetrate deeper. And with the help of injections, mesotherapy or hardware procedures, the serum is delivered directly to the places where the skin needs it most. No wonder the results are amazing.
Mass market
On the shelves of mass markets, the abundance of serum is increasing every day. On the one hand, it’s exhilarating. On the other hand, it allows you to doubt the quality of the product. Especially with a low price. High -quality biologically active concentrates cannot be cheap, if only because of their high production costs.
To smooth out mimic wrinkles, it is best to use not a serum, but a filler. This is a more concentrated preparation designed to replenish the amount of soft tissue lost.
Self made
If desired, you can prepare a homemade anti-aging facial serum. Their effect will be weaker than from the store. But on the other hand, in the complete absence of chemicals, the skin will be able to be fed with useful substances.
greasy
For dry and sensitive, as well as mature and covered with a variety of fine wrinkles, oil -based serums are ideal. Any natural oil is suitable for him.
The thinner the skin, the lighter they should be.
The best is argan oil. It is universal, does not leave an greasy effect and has a wonderful anti-aging effect, but it is expensive.
Olive seeds, peaches, apricots or grapes, wheat germ, jojoba, etc. are also good.
Here are some cooking recipes:
- To dry. Mix one tablespoon of avocado oil and entotera, add essential: 6 drops of geranium, 3 - chamomile and 2 - lavender. This composition has a calming, anti-inflammatory and softening effect.
- To mature and fade. Base: two tablespoons of apricot or grape seed oil, one - rose hips. We add two teaspoons of carrots or 5 capsules of vitamin AEVit, 5-6 drops of geranium oil, 3 - rosemary, 2-3 - neroli. This tool refreshes the skin perfectly, smoothes wrinkles, repairs the skin, increases skin turgor.
- For ordinary. One tablespoon of jojoba or coconut oil, three teaspoons of tocopherol oil solution, one tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil. Now add important: 5 drops of cinnamon, 2-3 - ylang -ylang, 3 - sweet orange. The serum slightly brightens the skin, enhances its protective properties, helps fight rosacea, slows down the aging process.
Such a serum is not located under makeup, so it is better to use it on weekends or at night. Store in a dark place in a well -stuffed glass container at room temperature.
Kefir
From home, kefir facial serum is the most popular. This is not surprising - it is the most readily available and has many beneficial properties due to its high content of potassium, calcium, choline and other essential substances:
- tighten the oval of the face;
- improve skin tone;
- whiten superficial pigmentation;
- helps remove toxins;
- removes oily sheen;
- relieves inflammation and swelling;
- reduce bags under the eyes;
- remove blackheads and blackheads;
- restore hydrolipid balance.
But it is important to remember that when heated above 50 ° C, the beneficial properties of whey kefir quickly disappear.
It's easy to set up. And better make it than homemade milk. It must be left at room temperature until completely sour. A piece of rye bread thrown into a jar will help speed up the process. When the milk separates, drain the whey and strain through several layers of gauze. Some people heat sour milk over a slow fire, but it is very easy to go wrong and overheat.
You can use this serum after washing or at night before applying night cream.
If you make ice out of it and wipe your face every day, then the skin will be fresh and pink, and the oval of the face will be clearer. Also, the serum allows you to get rid of acne and small rashes, because it contains lactic acid.
Cream or serum
I am often asked which is better: cream or serum. For me, it’s like choosing between bread and jam. Naturally, bread with jam is tastier and more nutritious than this product alone.
The serum has an intense directed effect on the skin. The cream does the rest:
- prolonging effect;
- normalize hydrolipidic balance;
- contains a sun filter;
- helps retain moisture in the skin;
- helps eliminate wrinkles.
In fact, it is a cream that provides comprehensive and balanced daily skin care. Therefore, cosmetologists recommend using them together.
Moreover, the finished product should be at least from the same manufacturer, and preferably from the same series, to complement and reinforce each other, and not to contradict each other.
Adding up
Cosmetic serum for face and skin around the eyes is an indispensable and useful product. It can cause harm in only one case - if it is chosen incorrectly. And a positive effect can be seen after a few days of regular use.
When buying ready -made products, you should focus not on evaluation, but on composition and focus. The question of which is more effective - serum or face cream - is meaningless. They must be used together, as they have different effects on the skin.
High -quality serum not only improves the condition of the epidermis visually, but also promotes the production of collagen and elastin, rejuvenating the tissues from within.