In the constant fighting against the aging of our skin we have many products to choose from. Anti-aging skin cream, skin lotion and now the new rage: anti-aging serums. What is the difference between anti-aging cream and serum and how can a serum help with the reduction of wrinkles?
Anti-aging serum explained
A serum tends to be a thick liquid that is usually clear. It has a thinner consistency than ordinary cream and often has a special purpose. It is water based and lightweight, which makes it easy for the skin to absorb and suitable for all skin types. It usually contains proven active anti-aging ingredients like retinol, vitamin c, alpha hydroxy acids, antioxidants and peptides that can boost collagen production or reduce the appearance of wrinkles. A cream tends to have moisturizing as its main purpose and general has fewer active ingredients. A serum is generally more expansive than an ordinary cream.
How to use if effectively
Serums contain a lot of effective ingredients that work toward anti-aging of the skin. Determine what your skin needs and choose a serum that specifically works towards achieving that goal. As the sun is one of the main culprits in the aging of your skin it is a good idea to use a good sunblock in combination with your serum. You apply your serum first and the sunblock afterwards.
Have these serums proven to be successful?
Customer feedback and clinical trial data results have been very positive. Of course not all anti-aging serums are the same and you need to select the good ones. Improvements can be seen in wrinkle reduction, skin tone and skin brightness.
Some of the best anti-aging serums
The best serum depends on your skin type and specific requirements. Do some research on the action of the specific ingredients of a serum you are considering.
Below are some 2 of the best anti-aging serums on the market:
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: This serum is ranked as the top serum at online stores like SkinStore and DermStore. This very advanced serum packs ingredients like L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) and ferulic acid to diminish and prevent visible signs of aging and photo-damage. It neutralizes free radicals, shields against UV damage and enhances collagen production. It also conditions and brightens the complexion for improved beauty. It can be used for all skin types and would be good to take in conjuction with their sun blocker.
Obagi Professional C-serum 20% strength: This physician grade serum has had raving customers reviews with a lot of them noticing actual restoration of wrinkles. It comes in three strengths and helps to build collagen and lightens and brightens skin. It contain L-Asorbic acid and Vitamin C.
My personal current favorite is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic.
