An essential factor in maintaining a youthful complexion lies not only with genetics but also a proper skincare regime that supports its natural aging process. Face serums offer powerful ingredients for supporting this goal.
This water-based serum has been clinically shown to decrease excess sebum production and visible redness for a more balanced complexion. Layering easily, this can be applied morning or night over cleansed skin for optimal results.
1. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an effective, scientifically-backed skin care ingredient with proven anti-aging benefits. It helps diminish dark spots, fade sun damage and prevent fine lines from forming while stimulating collagen production – something it does through stimulation of its receptor sites on cells – so your complexion becomes firm and plump with even skin tone and brightened complexion. While you can purchase vitamin C powders or make your own serum at home, an all-in-one formula in a clear bottle provides all its advantages for glowing skin.
When selecting products with L-ascorbic acid as an ingredient, aim for products with 10-20% concentrations – any stronger concentration could irritate your skin while lower concentrations could become unstable quickly due to exposure to light, air and heat. A serum is the most popular form of Vitamin C but you’ll also find it in cleansers, masks and moisturizers containing it; for a more stable formulation look for formulas containing ingredients like ferulic acid and Vitamin E which act as stabilization factors
2. Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid is an extremely effective exfoliant that can help minimize pores, treat acne, fade hyperpigmentation and improve skin texture for a more youthful complexion. Among alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), glycolic acid has the smallest molecular structure allowing it to effectively disperse dead cells for easy sloughing and dissolving bonds between dead skin cells for effective exfoliation.
Glycolic acid has multiple uses to combat oily skin conditions. Not only is it an exfoliator, but also helps to decrease sebum production, prevent ingrown hairs, and ease acne breakouts. Furthermore, glycolic acid can aid the absorption of other skincare products (such as moisturizers) as the buildup of dead cells can act as a barrier between such products and healthy skin beneath.
Ciraldo recommends starting off slowly when beginning with glycolic acid products, increasing frequency and concentration gradually until your skin adjusts to them. Always monitor how your skin responds and if redness or irritation arises, reduce frequency or temporarily discontinue use until recovery takes place.
3. Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid may be hard to pronounce and spell, but this under-the-radar skin-care ingredient deserves all of the hype surrounding it. Hyaluronic acid attracts and holds 1,000 times its own weight in water molecules – providing skin hydration while making lines and wrinkles less obvious.
Ingredient found naturally in eyes, skin and joints as well as manufactured by scientists using bacteria fermentation. Used both topically in skincare products and dermal fillers as well as eye treatments to minimize fine lines and add fullness, and used by eye treatments as eye drops to provide fullness and reduce fine lines.
For optimal results, look for a serum containing hyaluronic acid as one of its key ingredients. In addition, look for other beneficial components, like hydrating glycerin or ceramides, antioxidants and soothing ingredients, to maximize its effects. Once applied to clean skin, this serum should be followed up with moisturizer to lock in all that hydration!
4. Growth factors
Growth factors offer another powerful solution for rejuvenating youthful skin, providing yet another route of regeneration. These natural molecules act as chemical messengers to activate essential cellular functions like amino acid transport, protein synthesis, DNA production and cell division.
Dr. Lal suggests a serum containing growth factors as an effective means of combatting visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven tone and texture, hyperpigmentation, dryness and dullness. His choice: an option combining next-generation growth factors and an innovative peptide complex along with red algae extract, hawthorn fruit extract and jasmine for healthy hydration.
An effective glycolic acid serum can improve skin texture by clearing away dead cells and shrinking enlarged pores, especially for oily skin types. Niacinamide also works to balance sebum production without leading to any irritation, helping prevent future breakouts without leaving behind scars behind.
