In the traditional care system, the serum is preceded by a cream. Cosmetologists say that serum reveals the skin pores, thanks to which the cream penetrates deeper. However, in fact it turns out to be a lie - serum and cream in the composition are practically identical, the difference between them is different. We tell what the similarities and the differences of these products.
Serum and cream composition
It makes no sense to buy moisturizing serum and cream together: the compositions of these funds are 80% similar - hyaluronic acid, hydroesetylenewine, glycerin, panthenol, collagen, Lanolin, and so on. It is better to replace the moisturizing cream to the nutritious - it has a more dense texture that forms a thin film on the skin surface, under which active components work better. The proper nutritional cream composition is basic and essential oils, such as coconut oil and jojoba, as well as vitamins E, A, D.
Nourishing and Moisturizing Cream - Different Products
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Principle of work of the care
The easier the texture, the easier it easier to penetrate the deep layers of the epidermis. Moisturizing serum and cream fill the spaces between the cells of the epidermis, making the skin elastic and uniform. At the same time, the oil in the composition of the nutritious cream, which chemists call the emolents, smooth the relief on the surface of the skin. They fill the space between horny scales and "glue" them, preventing the evaporation of moisture from the skin.
If you look under the microscope, the skin is divided into different layers
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Seasonality of the face care system
We believe that care needs to be changed depending on temperature, humidity, UV factor and other environmental characteristics. In the summer, the young skin as a daily moisture is just enough serum. We advise the mature skin for serum to add patches under the eyes - they will soften the skin and remove the "goose paws". In the evening, any type of leather should be applied to the nutritious cream - it will make noticeable changes on the face. In winter and in the fall, we advise you to apply fat cream to the dilapidation of the zone: cheeks, area around the nose, forehead.
Summing up, serum and cream as separate products of the facial care system make sense. However, it is necessary to separate their functions - choose nutrient cream and moisturizing serum, or only moisturizing cream. Alternating in one product, two functions are not possible, since different means on the texture are valid for different layers of epidermis.