Serum, oil, cream: in what order to apply the funds?

Too many funds - you can get lost among the many bottles and tubes. What and how to apply after cleansing and toning the skin? The answer is in our little guide.

1 - start with the lightest tool

You washed, you applied tonic. Then comes the lightest consistency product - usually it’s serum. Serums are the most active agents that effectively deliver the main ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin. How to work with them? Choose two or three serums, each of which will work to solve a specific problem: for example, one serum with peptides for elasticity and reduce wrinkles, the other with salicylic acid (if you have oily skin).

After applying the product with vitamin C - this ingredient removes age spots, evens out the tone, promotes the production of collagen. Apply it several times a week.

2 - take a break

Try to maintain a pause between means. For example, apply the serum, take a break for tea or coffee, then apply the essence or cream, brush your teeth - and only then proceed to the next step. So you give the tool time to completely absorb into the skin and thereby get the most out of it.

3 - moisturizer

Moisturizer is a key point in skin care, it is a basic product. He "closes" the funds applied before this. Watch how the skin reacts to your cream: if you immediately feel dry, then, for example, the product contains too much water and it evaporates quickly. Pay attention to the sensations: burning, itching, redness - this is the reason to change the cream to another.

4 - you can go in reverse order

If you have sensitive skin that turns red when in contact with beauty products, first try applying your favorite classic moisturizer and then serum. The cream will reduce the activity of strong ingredients in the serum and thereby minimize the likelihood of irritation.

5 - add oil

Apply oil to the skin on top of the cream or add a couple of drops to it - so you enhance its effect and save very dry skin, give it a radiance. But do not overdo it: if you have already applied serum and cream, it is better to refuse oil - you risk getting a greasy shine.

6 - sunscreen

Sun protection is an indispensable last step in daily skin care. Why the last? If applied to dry skin, it will not allow serum or cream ingredients to penetrate.

Sunscreen is required not only in summer and not only on the beach. Apply it every day all year round - even in the city in gloomy weather. Just choose the right SPF: 20-30 is enough for the city, 50 for the beach.

7 - night remedy

Before going to bed (again after washing and toning) use a night remedy. Apply it an hour before bedtime so you will avoid swelling. Dermatologists are advised to use products with retinol (do not forget about SPF in the morning) - they will help maintain youthful skin.