How to pick the best serum for your skin, and why you should be using one this summer
Humidity in the air doesn’t equal beautifully hydrated skin. Try adding a serum to your daily routine to give your face a little extra loving care
You may ask what serums are, or why should you even use one. And fair enough, they’re expensive. So why should you add an extra step to your skincare routine when whatever you’re doing right now feels perfectly fine?
First of all, don’t be fooled into thinking you don’t need skincare just because Hong Kong is humid. While that may be true for some, humidity in the air doesn’t translate into hydration for your skin. Besides, do you really want this city’s blend of humidity and smog sinking into your pores?
Skincare is like clothes; what works for one person may not work for you, and vice versa. If your skin feels tight no matter how much cream you use, if it feels deflated, or textured, or looks dull, patchy, or dry, then it’s time you started using a serum.
What you need to know about serums is that they are designed and formulated differently to moisturisers, because they serve different purposes.
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A serum is packed full of active ingredients and lacks any of the heavier moisturising ingredients, such as mineral oils, that make moisturisers so hydrating. The molecules of a serum are also much finer than a cream. This allows the serum to be absorbed by the skin more quickly and to penetrate more deeply, to treat layers of your skin that’s below the surface.