What are the benefits of an anti-aging serum?

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-wrinkle cream and serum and how can a serum help with the reduction of wrinkles?

Differences between anti-aging cream and serum

1. The first difference between anti-aging cream and anti-aging serum that you will notice is the thickness. Anti-aging serums tend to be like a thick liquid that is often clear, whereas anti-aging creams tend to be thicker.
2. Another difference is how they are formulated. Anti-aging serums tend to have more active ingredients like vitamin c, retinol, alpha hydroxy acids and antioxidants, whereas a cream’s main purpose is just to hydrate the skin.
3. Anti-aging cream is often used as a stand-alone product, whereas serum is often used in combination with other products like a moisturizer or sun block.
4. A serum tends to be more light weight and hence it is easily absorbed by the skin and suitable for all skin types.
5. Last bot not least a serum is usually more expensive than cream, due to the larger concentration of active ingredients.

Perfect to use in combination

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 especially here in Singapore, it is a good idea to use a good sunblock in combination with your serum. You apply your serum first and the sunblock afterwards.

So do anti-aging serums actually work?

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.

Which ones are the best?

Online reviews and feedback have been very positive for the below anti-aging serums:

Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic: This serum is ranked as the top serum at online stores. 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 conjunction 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.

What is your experience with anti-aging serums? Did you find them effective?

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