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How To Layer Your Serums For Maximum Benefits?

Achieving healthy, radiant skin involves more than just a single product, and face serums play a crucial part in this journey. Surely, there is no way to expedite the process with a magical shortcut, but layering face serums effectively can enhance their benefits and address specific skincare concerns. Here, we will walk you through the essentials of face serums and how you can unlock glowing skin simply with proper layering technique. Let’s go.

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What Are Face Serums?

The Basics Of Layering

What Are Face Serums?

Face serums are concentrated formulations designed to target specific skin concerns such as hydration, anti-ageing, brightening or acne treatment. They contain active ingredients like vitamins, antioxidants and more that penetrate deeper into the skin to bring about cellular changes. This is because serums are formulated with smaller molecules, allowing them to deliver potent ingredients more effectively.

The Basics Of Layering

The key to effective serum layering lies in understanding the purpose of each serum and the order in which each of them should be applied. This ensures maximum absorption and efficacy of each product. Remember to allow each serum time to absorb fully into the skin before applying the next one.

Step-by-Step Guide To Layering Serums

1. Begin With A Clean Face

Start with a clean canvas by washing your face with a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type. Our 100% soap-free cleansers are formulated with skin-loving formulations and ingredients that cater to your skin type and concern. Once you wash your face, pat dry with a soft, cotton towel.

2. Prep Your Skin With A Toner 

Apply a hydrating toner to balance your skin’s pH levels and prepare it for better absorption of serums. Our alcohol-free Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner refreshes and softens your skin.

3. First Serum - Hydration

Hydrating serums are supposed to seep deep into the skin, hence it’s best to start with them. Our 3% Hyaluronic Acid & B5 serum absorbs quickly to attract and retain moisture in your skin. It also contains Pentativin and Provitamin B5 that maximise hydration. Apply a pea-sized amount and gently pat it onto your face and neck.

4. Second Serum - Treatment

Next, apply a serum targeted to address your primary skin concern, such as anti-ageing or skin brightening. Our 10% Vitamin C+E+F Booster Serum does both jobs really well. This triple vitamin formula supercharges your skin to brighten dull complexion, improve uneven skin tone, reduce age spots and give you an instant glow with irritation. The added benefits from Vitamin E and F help nourish the skin and improve the skin barrier.

5. Third Serum - Barrier Support

Finally, finish with a serum that supports your skin’s barrier function. Look for ingredients like Ceramides or Niacinamide, which help to strengthen and protect your skin against environmental stressors. Our 10% Niacinamide Booster Serum strengthens the barrier, minimises enlarged pores and prevents premature ageing. On the other hand, our 5% Vitamin F + Pro-Ceramides Booster Serum is infused with Pro Ceramides that also strengthen the barrier to protect against collagen degeneration and boost antioxidants in your skin.

Common Mistakes To Avoid While Layering Serums

1. Overloading Your Skin

Using too many serums at once can overwhelm your skin and reduce the effectiveness of each product. It's best to stick to 2-3 serums that target your specific skin concerns.

2. Incorrect Order Of Application

Always apply serums from thinnest to thickest consistency. Thinner serums penetrate deeper into the skin, while thicker ones provide a protective barrier.

3. Rushing The Process

Allow each serum ample time to fully absorb into your skin before applying the next product. This ensures maximum effectiveness and prevents pilling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:1 Can I layer 2 different serums?

A. Yes, you can easily layer two different serums together. But make sure that they sit well with each other. Certain skincare ingredients should not be layered together to avoid the risk of skin irritation and redness. But you can layer Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C; Vitamin C + Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide for maximum benefits.

Q:2 How do you use 3 serums together?

A. The best way to layer three serums together is to start with a hydrating serum (Hyaluronic Acid), followed by an antioxidant (Vitamin C) and lastly a barrier-strengthening serum (Niacinamide or Pro-Ceramides).

Q:3 Which serum should be applied first?

A. It’s best to begin with a hydrating serum as it needs to penetrate deep into your skin.

Rhea Shah
Written by Rhea Shah on Jun 23, 2024
Rhea has banked on her passion for writing and beauty to be where she is today. When she isn't looking up fancy synonyms for simple words aka working, she is either traveling, making travel plans, or exploring a new restaurant.
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