The condition of your skin is vital to maintaining a vibrant appearance. Yet ageing, sun exposure, substance use and other environmental toxins – even prolonged stress – can wreak havoc on your skin.
Cosmeceutical products can be a saviour for your skin. If you’re wanting to keep your skin looking it’s best, you might want to explore how serums can give your skin a boost. Or you might even consider combining a new serum treatment plan with the latest Skin Booster Injectables treatments.
Serums are popular skincare products which are often praised for their ability to hydrate, re-hydrate or target skin concerns.
But with so many different types and brands available, you can waste a lot of money on products that don’t suit your skin concerns.
That’s why it’s important to make an informed choice. Seeing a Dermal Clinician or Aesthetic Physician will save you a lot of product money in the longer run, as you won’t be throwing away products that you thought would suit your skin but didn’t actually help.
A serum skin solution is a skincare formulation that contains active ingredients (synthetic or natural) that have penetration ability to help make a difference for your skin, not just on the surface level, but deeper into the dermis.
There is a serum for every skin concern, and endless active ingredients to choose from.
Not all serums are created equally, and not all serums will be suitable – or effective – for your particular skin type.
When choosing a serum, it is important to consider the following:
According to a recent market research report, “Serums contain high concentrations of active ingredients, so are usually made to contain just a few active ingredients.” This report has also shown that there is a growing preference for natural and organic ingredients in skincare. While these kinds of ingredients may be trendy, remember that ‘natural’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘better’.
What we notice is that clients expect their skincare products to actually do much more for their skin than other products, and as quickly as possible – especially as they are investing in better-looking skin.
We find many clients make Serum, choices based upon how effective the product is for their skin, and that this can take precedence over other serum parameters.
The serums used at Coco Ruby Skin & Anti-Ageing are cosmeceutical strength and are made from high-quality ingredients.
There is a broad range of serums available to address most skin concerns, so just ask one of our Team for assistance and attend a Skin Care Consultation to find out what may work best for your particular skin concerns or skin problems.
Whilst it’s used a lot, there is actually no single agreed-upon definition of ‘Cosmeceutical’.
For the sake of simplification, you can think of cosmeceuticals as existing somewhere between a cosmetic and a medication.
They aim to improve the look of your skin but aren’t regulated in the same way as medications.
But yet they are strong enough to make a difference for skin and to potentially cause unwanted skin reactions if you use the wrong serums – or use the right serums but use them in the wrong way.
To be clear about what a cosmeceutical is (and hence, what a Serum is as it tends to fall into that range), research published by Dermatology Times has indicated that a cosmeceutical product – to be considered as such – must:
Serums can be used daily, and are a great step in your routine for deeply hydrating your skin.
Some serums are better off when used under your daily moisturiser or sunscreen, whilst others will be best used on their own, at night.
Additionally, some active products (serums) may interact with other active products; so be sure you ask a Dermal Clinician what you can – and cannot – mix with your high potency skin serum.
Serums are also an excellent skincare product to use if you experience dryness during winter. They can really make a difference in how your skin looks and feels, especially if your skin is being exposed to harsh temperatures or indoor air conditioning.
Our Coco Ruby Skin Clinic’s Dermal Clinicians are full of tips and special instructions about using Serums in the right way for maximal benefit.
Your Dermal Clinician will advise you how to use your serum for best advantage. However, in general, you might use a Serum product as follows:
These serums, whilst fantastic, may still not be perfect for your skin.
That’s why it’s good to have a skincare routine custom-tailored to you, your skin, and your lifestyle.