Serums have not always been a part of the skin care circuit, but they are becoming increasingly popular because of the tremendous effects they have on skin health. Think of it like this, if your cleanser was food, and your moisturizer was water, then your serum would be the vitamins and minerals.
Serums are a vehicle in which your skin can absorb the most potent form of topical nourishment. In many cases, you’ll find that serums are never general, but are always specific and contains certain vitamins and minerals in order to target the skin’s needs. Here’s a break down of the type of serum you should consider based on age range.
20’s-30’s
At this age, skin care is most important. Most people invest in skin care when they see a sun spot or a wrinkle starting to form, but it’s best to invest in skin care before skin issues arise, that way you are just working to preserve what is already flawless! At this age range, a vitamin C serum works wonders. Vitamin C helps prevent sunspots and wrinkles, and also helps absorb free radicals that can cause collagen degeneration.
30’s-40’s
By this time, subtle signs of skin’s aging are much more visible. A serum that includes vitamin A for cellular regeneration and vitamin E to help moisturize the skin is important. Combined with the vitamin C you were taking in your 20’s, this skin care boost will help the skin cells regenerate, and protect the skin from having a dry, scaly appearance.
40’s -50’s
At this time, you’ve been working miracles on your skin by taking the vitamin C in your 20’s, and the A and E vitamins in your 30’s. Now it’s time to add a protein serum to the mix. The loss of collagen becomes much more apparent in the 40’s than in any other age range, so naturally, a serum that can assist in collagen production will help the skin remain firm.
To learn more about serums with Vitamin A, C and E, click here.
To learn more about serums with collagen production, click here.