Aside from hygiene products, which are essential, if there are two basic products in a cosmetic routine, they are cream and serum .
Although they are often confused, they are two products with very different purposes . It is not a question of choosing one or the other, both have their place in an effective cosmetic routine and ideally they should complement each other .
What makes them different and complementary?
The difference between serum and cream is in their concentration of active ingredients and their texture , with the serum being less rich in fatty elements . Thanks to this, it is absorbed almost immediately , penetrating and reaching the deepest layers of the skin, at the very focus of the specific problem to be treated (aging, acne, etc.). Its results are faster and visible in the short term .
It does not leave the skin greasy , so the subsequent application of the cream can be done almost simultaneously to achieve the best results in the cosmetic routine.
Obviously, its high concentration of active ingredients means that it is a product with a higher price. However, when used in smaller doses , it is a cosmetic that goes a long way.
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It is very clear that the most universally known cosmetic is cream . Its most important role is to moisturize and even nourish the skin to combat dryness caused by external aggressions such as stress, pollution, climate and its changes (cold, dryness...), etc. It is designed to provide flexibility and softness to the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, preserve the skin barrier and provide well-being to the skin.
Obviously, apart from this basic functionality, its formula can be enriched with different active ingredients that allow it to perform many other actions or adapt to different skin types.
Because it has a higher concentration of fatty substances , its density is greater . Therefore, it is normal for it to take a little longer to be absorbed .
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Combine the serum and cream in your skincare for maximum effectiveness.
After seeing the different roles of both cosmetics, it is easy to understand that they are by no means exclusive .
Both are necessary to most effectively address the care and preservation of the beauty and health of the skin.
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The serum does not make your cosmetic routine more complicated or longer. Far from it! It will only take you about 10 seconds more and the benefits for your skin are enormous. If you choose to apply it just once, do it at night, which is when our skin regenerates the most and therefore, its benefits will be greater. |
When to start using serum and cream?
The recommendation is to start using the cream from the age of 20 or earlier if you need to hydrate and nourish your skin. As for serums , they should be incorporated into your cosmetic routine from the age of 25 to treat your skin more deeply. Unless you want to treat oily skin and acne , in which case it is recommended in adolescence .
What you should never do
- Do not apply the serum over makeup or after moisturizer.
- Don't apply serum throughout the day without your skin being clean and prepared. It's essential to apply it in the morning and at night, right after cleansing or toning.
- Don't apply foundation without applying serum or cream first. If you do, you run a high risk of drying out your skin. It needs a protective layer.
- Do not apply the serum with a cotton pad, no matter how fluid it may seem. A lot of it will remain on the cotton pad. Do it directly with your fingers or hand.
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