Why You Need To Use a Face Serum and Moisturizer - Day and Night!
First, something that has been on my mind..
One more thing I would like to address before I dive into the main topic on this short missive...
Over the counter products or OTC's are convenient and will usually cost you a lot less, but not always. The problem with OTC products is they are usually made with chemicals in a big factory, or the natural ones are rancid with all their "plant base powers" oxidized and gone by the time they get to you. Plus, they have a very low percentage (pixie dusted) of active ingredients in them to actually help and protect your skin.
*Quality, natural skin care products like Dr. Lucy's not only work better to make those changes in your skin, but they are also more concentrated, so a little will go a long way!
Protect Your Skin Barrier!
The need to protect the skin's barrier (outer most layer) is so important in keeping your skin healthy and happy. I am proud to say that Dr. Lucy is at the forefront of the natural skin care field.
Let’s look at the needs and benefits of using a fresh, natural, potent, skin changing serum and moisturizer.
Do I really need a natural face serum?
Yes, from age 30+. Look, don’t you want the best skin you can possibly have as you get older? Then, use a natural (only) serum, preferably a gel, to not only boost our other products into working better, but to really ramp up those antioxidants, natural retinols, Vit. C, etc. for deeper penetration.
-Listen to Dr. Lawrence Samuels, Chief Dermatologist at St. Luke’s Hospital on the benefits of a face serum...
A serum is your go to product to improve the overall look of your complexion. Serums are formulated to keep the skin hydrated by putting a protective barrier between it and the outside. Serums have a lipid-soluble base that allows the active ingredients to actually penetrate into the epidermis. The active ingredients can bring antioxidants to the skin, restore cell growth and help decrease pore size. They are formulated to penetrate deep into the skin to deliver key ingredients by way of smaller molecules. Serums are used after your crème cleanser and toner, but before your moisturizers.
Can I use a face serum instead of a moisturizer?
The quick answer is No. Sorry, didn't mean to sound harsh.
Here’s why…
Serums are the "work horses" in skin care. They have very little humectants (emollients) in them, are lighter in texture and have smaller molecules to provide deeper penetration of concentrated nutrients and antioxidants into the skin layers. A serum also enhances the effects of the moisturizer.
A moisturizer has humectants (emollients) that a serum just doesn't have. Its main job is to hydrate, protect and seal in moisture for a more softer, supple, youthful looking skin.
P.S.
Food for thought. When you don't use a moisturizer, your skin's Ph becomes disrupted. This in-turn will cause dry, red, rashy, ashy, wrinkled, sagging skin, with more skin tags and lesions. Plus, your skin will not age well and you could possibly end up looking 5-10 years older than you are. I'm sure you feel the same, but you will never catch me not wearing a moisturizer...ever. :)
P.P.S.
I want to leave this on a positive note. I truly think you are beautiful inside and out. Have a good weekend and take care of you!
French Friday Product Spotlight!
Ultra Moisturizer, PLUS Cult Favorite 2-in-1 Hydrating Serum Duo and Benefit!
Ultra Moisturizer
This Ultra Moisturizer has the power to hydrate, protect and heal the skins barrier while producing youthful, glowing skin. Naturally potent ingredients aid in cell renewal leaving your skin with a luminous finish.
With special ingredients like, DMAE, MSM and Botanical Hyaluronic Acid unite with Aloe (Vitamins A-betacarotene, C, E, plus 20 minerals), Shea (Vitamins A, E, K and F) and Jojoba to provide your skin with the ultimate hydration while encouraging collagen stimulation and production. The Green and White Tea also work to support a youthful, radiant appearance. Rounding out its benefits, this moisturizer has Vitamin C activity that contributes to a healthy skin tone, brightness, balance, and structure by supporting the formation of new collagen. Formulated for dry, normal, oily, combination and aging skin types.
2-in-1 Hydrating Serum
Discover a potent, gel serum that aids in the overall health of your skin. With antioxidant powers for more stable, calm, renewed skin.
This silky, gel formulation is made for both face and eye area to nourish, hydrate, soothe and plump fine lines and wrinkles, brighten and even-out skin tone.
The 2-in1 Hydrating Serum also aids in cellular renewal and regeneration of collagen and elastin by way of smaller molecules with naturally potent ingredients like aloe (Vitamins A-betacarotene, C, E, plus 20 minerals), rooibos (Vitamins D and Zinc), DMAE, antioxidants, MSM and Botanical Hyaluronic Acid. Formulated for dry, normal, oily, combination, aging and chaotic skin.
