Manufacturers of cosmetics try to attract the attention of buyers as much as possible, advertising their products under a variety of slogans. For example, that the composition of the serum consists of 75% hyalurons. In fact, this is just a trick, since at such a concentration the product would turn into a dense jelly. In addition to the acid itself, the serum with hyaluronic acid contains water and preservatives.
The serum allows you to control the water balance of the skin and maintain its tone for quite a long time.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is one of the components of all human fluids and cartilage. In addition, it is also a component of the epidermis. The gaps between the connective tissue are filled with hyaluronic acid.
With age, it becomes less and less in the human body, and the skin loses more and more moisture. Because of this, in older people, the oval of the face becomes less clear and the skin becomes flabby.
Using hyaluronic acid
With the help of the serum, wrinkles disappear, the skin is saturated with moisture and becomes radiant. There is also a slight tightening effect. The skin as a whole begins to look much younger.
The rejuvenating effect of serums with hyaluronic acid is based on its ability to penetrate the human skin. There it occupies hollow areas and does not allow moisture to leave the body. Based on this, wrinkles are filled from the inside, and the epidermis is tightened. The skin is restored. The water balance is leveled. The epidermis is saturated with moisture. This is why serum with hyaluronic acid is so widely popular among the fair half of humanity.
Velvet age
Anti-aging serums can be a significant help in care for women “50+”. Many, by the way, may well limit themselves to such care. But still, in winter it is better to use such serums in tandem with a good nourishing cream. Look for dual-phase con, a relatively new beauty product that aims to deliver multi-tasking effects. It simultaneously eliminates wrinkles, dullness and sagging skin, and also deeply nourishes it. The composition includes oils rich in linoleic acid, containing valuable omega-3 fatty acids; rosehip seed oil, black currant, evening primrose, shea butter, macadamia, cocoa. And to get rid of age spots, take a product with kojic acid.
Often, unaesthetic spider veins appear on the wings of the nose, cheeks, and even in the décolleté area. Such “beauty” may be a manifestation of rosacea, a vascular disease. For prevention, be sure to use special anti-rosacea serums with vitamins K and C, extracts of cornflower, ginger, sweet clover and other extracts from medicinal plants. And only then mask imperfections with foundation or special powder.
Ekaterina Lipskaya, dermatologist, cosmetologist, PhD, training manager at A-PHARM company
The use of serums both at home and as part of salon procedures is always relevant, regardless of the time of year. Serums, as a rule, contain a large number of active components and in higher concentrations. Moreover, the serum enhances the effect of creams applied after it. Although the effect of self-use of the serum is quite obvious.
Functionally, serums are divided into moisturizing, rejuvenating, lifting, etc. As an example, let’s look at the options that French laboratories offer us.
First of all, anti-aging serums are in demand, for example, from the Nuxurance line (Nuxe brand). They must be applied at least to the area of wrinkles with patting, tapping movements and, at a maximum, to the entire face in order to prevent aging.
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Sometimes ladies complain that they cannot choose anti-aging care for sensitive skin, because the skin “reacts” to everything. Noreva laboratories offer an intensive regenerating anti-aging serum in the Novean 3D line, which is also suitable for sensitive skin.
The intensive firming anti-wrinkle serum from the Uriage Laboratory of the Isofil line is especially relevant. We especially recommend this product to those ladies who undergo mesotherapy procedures, contouring, peelings and other dermatoaesthetic procedures. The serum enhances the effect of these procedures and prolongs their effect.
Very often, ladies who have reduced skin turgor look for serums with a lifting effect. In this case, we can recommend the serum from the Izodens line with an immediate lifting effect from Uriage or the new product Merveance Expert from Nuxe.
Rules for using serum with hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a universal biocompatible component of many cosmetic products.
Options for using hyaluronic acid serum:
- Separate humidifier. Hyaluronic acid in its pure form is mixed with distilled water. As a result, a gel is formed, which is applied to the skin of the face, neck and chest area. The gel forms a film that moisturizes the skin.
- Serum for creams. Facial serum with hyaluronic acid is added to your usual cream. This method of using hyaluronic acid is very convenient and does not take much time. To make the effect stronger, it should be added not to a jar of cream, but for a single dose. You can squeeze the cream into your palm and add a couple of drops of serum, gently mix with your fingers and rub into the skin.
- Eye serum. It is used as a separate product, that is, a couple of drops are applied to each eyelid and gently rubbed.
- Serum before applying cream. In the morning and evening, a few drops are applied to thoroughly cleansed facial skin. The serum penetrates the epidermis and fills wrinkles. After it is absorbed, the cream is applied to the face using clapping movements. To enhance the effect, it is allowed to use a product with hyaluronic acid. It is better if the cream and serum are from the same series.
- Together with facial toner. In tandem with tonic, hyaluronic acid will enhance its moisturizing properties. The serum is mixed with a cosmetic product and the resulting solution is wiped over the skin.
- Hair serum. A mixture of serum with hyaluronic acid combined with burdock or castor oil can moisturize and smooth out split ends of hair. A few drops of it added to shampoo, mask or hair conditioner will increase their nutritional properties.
- Tandem of whey and clay. When making a clay mask, serum is used instead of water. The hyaluronic acid contained in it will increase the healing properties of the clay and moisturize the skin.
For the face of a young girl, serum with hyaluronic acid is not needed. The age limit for starting to use hyaluronic acid is thirty years. But since hyaluronic acid is multifunctional, in some cases it can also be used by young people, for example, for hair.
In winter, serum should be applied to the skin exactly one hour before going outside. This rule is based on its physical properties. The whey base crystallizes in the cold.
These funds are used in the course. On average, you need to complete three of them per year. The duration of one course is two weeks. But the exact duration is determined in each case individually, depending on the condition of the skin.
Review of the best facial serums from La Roche-Posay
Here are the TOP 5 La Roche-Posay serums, based on consumer reviews.
Concentrated anti-wrinkle facial serum for sensitive skin Hyalu B5
Concentrated product
With a delicate gel texture, it is quickly absorbed, does not leave a feeling of greasy or sticky, and immediately gives the skin softness and radiance. Increases skin firmness and elasticity, improves complexion, fights wrinkles, gives radiance, softness, fullness. The formula is based on two types of hyaluronic acid, panthenol and madecassoside, which has the ability to stimulate collagen synthesis, effectively smoothes out wrinkles and dehydration creases, preventing dry skin.
HYALU B5
Hydrating concentrated anti-wrinkle serum
Increases skin tone and elasticity, gives the skin a healthy and fresh look.
RUB 2,708 more details
The serum is a godsend for those who don’t want to get facial injections, but want to maximally moisturize, nourish the skin, make it firmer and tighter, smooth out fine wrinkles, and also reduce deeper wrinkles. Thank you La Roche for giving me the opportunity to improve my facial skin without injections!
Inna Glushchenko, 31 years old.
Rosaliac AR Intense anti-redness serum
Serum formula
contains ambophenol, a substance that suppresses the production of inflammatory mediators and strengthens blood vessels. Thanks to ambophenol and the neurosensin peptide complex, which act on inflammatory mediators and reduce their activity, redness decreases. Strengthens blood vessels and soothes reactive skin.
ROSALIAC AR INTENSE
Anti-redness serum
Reduces the frequency and intensity of redness, effectively relieves inflammation.
RUB 1,796 more details
I have frequent facial redness. I bought this cream on the advice of my cosmetologist, it suited me. I'm already buying it for the 4th time. Well soothes the skin and moisturizes. The foundation applies well after application.
Olesya Klementyeva, 37 years old.
I am absolutely delighted with this serum. Wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin is moisturized. It does not clump and the skin is not sticky after application. I use it in the morning and at night.
Victoria, 33 years old.
Pure Vitamin C10 Serum antioxidant facial serum
Serum
evens out the surface and tone of the skin, visually reduces superficial and deep wrinkles, adds radiance, instantly moisturizes, softens the epidermis. Formula with pure vitamin C at 10% concentration. Suitable for sensitive skin.
VITAMIN C10 SERUM
Antioxidant Serum
Visually reduces superficial and deep wrinkles, gives the skin radiance.
RUR 3,088 more details
Excellent serum, quickly absorbed, delicate texture, economical to use, no sticky feeling after use. Perfectly moisturizes, softens, smoothes wrinkles, evens out tone. As a result, the skin looks healthy, radiant, and moisturized.
Anastasia Shatkovskaya, 29 years old.
I've been using it for a week and I can already see improvements. The skin is immediately comfortable, breathes better and is hydrated. The redness has smoothed out slightly, but I will wait a few weeks for the results, as written in the instructions. It is absorbed easily, I didn’t notice any greasy shine. The product has a light texture and only a little is needed, which means it is economical in consumption. Highly recommend!
Svetlana, 35 years old.
Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Soothing Serum
This intense serum
created specifically for skin that reacts sharply to external irritants. Helps strengthen the skin's defenses to reduce its reactivity, soothes, reducing signs of discomfort, and moisturizes the skin. Osmolyte + glycerin at the heart of the formula helps maintain the skin's moisture balance and strengthen the natural protective barrier. Neurosensin specifically soothes the skin, reducing its reactivity.
TOLERIANE ULTRA DERMALLERGO
Intense soothing serum
Increases skin resistance to allergens and intensively soothes the skin.
RUB 2,185 more details
I really liked this serum, it really prevents irritation. For a person who suffers from atopic dermatitis and other skin diseases, this is a great find.
Ekaterina Baglaeva, 25 years old.
I have been using this serum for 10 days and my pigment spots have become almost invisible! This is an excellent result!
Anastasia Nasonova, 33 years old.
Advantages of serums
Hyaluronic serum, unlike cream, is absorbed faster and deeper, penetrating under the skin. Thus, serums provide faster and more effective results.
Serums with hyaluronic acid are an excellent barrier to sun damage. The price for it is of course higher than for tanning product. But the skin is protected not only from photoaging, but is also nourished from the inside.
Serums are very economical due to the high concentration of hyaluronic acid in them. For one time you only need a couple of drops. It makes no sense to use more than indicated, since the serum simply will not have time to be absorbed and will be wasted.
How often can I use it?
If the skin is imperfect and there are aesthetic and dermatological flaws, then you can start using the serum from the age of 20. Anti-aging compounds should be used later, from 30-35 years. After 40 years, serums should be used regularly; they will serve as an excellent beauty aid and prevent the occurrence of many problems.
Concentrated products must be used in courses, the duration of which is indicated on the package. The approximate duration of serum therapy is 2-10 weeks. Next you need to take a break, after which it is advisable to repeat the therapy. You can conduct 2-3 courses in a year.
Important! If one course of using facial serum has ended, but another problem has arisen, you should not immediately start a new therapy. You need to wait 1-2 months to start using the highly concentrated product.
What types of serums are there?
Serums with hyaluronic acid are divided into:
- Depending on the basis. Serums with hyaluronic acid are made on the basis of oil and water. In the autumn-spring period, cosmetologists recommend using a water-based product, and in winter, due to cold weather and lack of skin nutrition, an oil serum with hyaluronic acid.
- According to pH level. The pH level in the serum determines the area of skin on which it will be applied. Thus, eye serum with hyaluronic acid is strictly prohibited for use on the face. And, accordingly, vice versa.
- According to the age. The percentage of hyaluronic acid in the serum depends on the age category for which it is to be used. Accordingly, the older the woman is, the more hyaluronic acid should be present in the composition.
How to apply cream
Apply the cream after cleansing the skin in the morning or evening. On the cheeks, the cream should be rubbed with massaging movements, starting from the nose and moving towards the temples. The forehead should be treated with the fingers of both hands from bottom to top towards the temples. A small amount of cream should be applied under the eyes to avoid swelling. At first, the movements should be light, and then lightly tapping until the product is completely absorbed. In the area around the lips, the cream should first be applied to the middle of the chin, then rubbed towards the side areas of the face, from the corners of the lips to the base of the wings of the nose. It is recommended to apply the cream to the neck first in the middle, then rub it on the side surfaces in an upward direction.
Effect levels of hyaluronic acid. Serum "Libriderm" with hyaluronic acid
All hyaluronic acid is divided into two types depending on the level of exposure.
Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is an acid that penetrates deep into the skin and has an effect from the inside.
High molecular weight hyaluronic acid remains outside and covers the skin with an imperceptible barrier that prevents moisture from leaving the skin.
A striking example of a serum with a high content of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is the Libriderm activator. Reviews from those who have used this serum are extremely positive.
The manufacturers of this product claim that by using this product you will be able to restore, moisturize your skin and generally improve its appearance.
Reviews about the Libriderm activator serum are mostly positive. Which speaks to its effectiveness in skin care and restoration.
In what cases do skincare products give the best results?
With proper use of high-quality serum, you can solve the following skin problems:
- normalize skin moisture levels;
- eliminate dryness;
- activate the production of elastin and collagen fibers;
- relieve inflammation and skin irritation;
- improve microcirculation;
- stimulate the process of cell regeneration;
- reduce pigmentation;
- eliminate acne marks;
- smooth out shallow wrinkles and prevent the formation of new ones;
- protect the skin from solar radiation.
The serum also has an antioxidant and vascular strengthening effect.
Face cream performs the following tasks:
- protects the skin from moisture loss;
- moisturizes and softens the skin;
- has a smoothing effect;
- restores damage in the intercellular structure;
- helps fight age-related skin changes;
- stimulates collagen synthesis, protecting the skin from premature aging;
- increases the firmness and elasticity of skin tissue;
- eliminates acne marks and evens out skin tone;
- has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Therapeutic creams are effective in combating age spots, acne, redness, seborrhea and other problems.
Cosmetic procedures with hyaluronic acid in beauty salons
In modern cosmetology, there are several main procedures based on serum with hyaluronic acid:
- Mesotherapy. This cosmetic procedure has the following sequence: a gel is injected into a predetermined place under the skin. There it is located in empty spaces. This gel with hyaluronic acid becomes an obstacle to the removal of moisture from the skin. Also, the injected filler fills the space under the wrinkle, which naturally smoothes it out. After the introduction of the gel, the skin remains moisturized and elastic for about a year. The downside of this procedure is the painful injections.
- Biorevitalization. In general, it is similar to mesotherapy. The main difference between these two salon procedures is the substance that is injected under the skin. During biorevitalization, almost pure hyaluronic acid is introduced into the layers of the epidermis. In composition, it is as close as possible to that produced in the human body. The injected serum activates the production of your own hyaluronic acid. This is precisely why the effect of such injections lasts for a longer period.
- Facial contouring is the transformation of cheekbones, lips, chin, nasolabial and labiochin folds through the introduction of hyaluronic acid. In fact, the procedure is complex and requires maximum care from a specialist. They are carried out only in specialized cosmetology clinics. Before starting the procedure, you should definitely do a test for allergic reactions. During injection, hyaluronic acid should be delivered gradually and in small quantities. The effect of the procedure is short-term, about six months.
- Reinforcement. A widely known cosmetic procedure based on gold threads. Reinforcement with hyaluronic acid recently appeared on the list of possible procedures in a few beauty salons. Before injections, a plan diagram of the face is drawn up in advance. Then, based on it, fillers are introduced. The injections are painful, and painkillers are often used before the procedure. Getting into the layers of the epidermis, the serum simultaneously moisturizes the skin and forces the body to independently produce collagen and elastin.
Cosmetic procedures are much more effective than creams, lotions and serums with hyaluronic acid. The price, naturally, for these procedures is higher than cosmetics sold in stores.
Only a qualified technician can perform the procedures correctly. Before injections, be sure to study all the pros and cons and consult a doctor.
Vitamin C for skin: properties
- reduces cell damage from ultraviolet radiation,
- increases the effectiveness of sunscreens,
- has antioxidant properties,
- reduces pigmentation and melasma,
- plays an important role in the synthesis of collagen, and as a result – reduces the appearance of wrinkles,
- promotes the wound healing process and also improves the appearance of scars and cicatrices.
The effect of vitamin C on collagen synthesis - clinical studies
Below we present some of the most serious studies that you can really trust, because... evaluation of their results was carried out not only by visual comparison of the skin condition before and after, but also using the only objective method - taking skin samples before and after the study and their subsequent comparison.
1) This study was conducted in 2001. His goal was to find out the role of vitamin C in collagen synthesis. Tissue samples have shown that vitamin C actually stimulates the production of collagen types 1 and 3 in the dermal layer of the skin.
The study was published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (Nusgens, B.V., Humbert, P., Rougier, A. et al. (2001) Topically applied Vitamin C enhances the pH level of collagens I and III, their processing enzymes and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1 in the human dermis, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 116, 103-107.)
2) In 2002, a study was conducted where subjects treated their facial skin with vitamin C products for 12 weeks: either a 10% aqueous solution of ascorbic acid or 7% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (this is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C).
A comparison of histological skin samples (taken from subjects before and after the study) showed that the use of vitamin C stimulates the restoration of skin cells damaged by sun exposure, and also reduces the appearance of wrinkles by stimulating the formation of new collagen in the skin (link to study - https://www .ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11896774).
3) In 2007, a study was published that included 4,025 women aged 40 to 75 years. The results of the study showed that applying vitamin C to the skin reduced the appearance of wrinkles and gave the skin a more hydrated appearance. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Cosgrove, M. “Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women” 2007).
How to prepare whey at home?
Moisturizing serum with hyaluronic acid is quite simple to make yourself. Of course, it will not be as effective and concentrated as a salon product, but it will have all the beneficial properties.
You will need to use lactic, citric or glycolic acid as a basis. Active ingredients are added to the base. They use hyaluronic and ascorbic acid. When mixing, you need to carefully monitor the ratio of components.
The shelf life of homemade serum with hyaluronic acid is not long - no more than seven days. The serum should be stored in a dry place with low temperature. The storage bottle should be made of dark, opaque glass.
Young and early
At a young age, up to about 25 years old, you don’t need much to look attractive. The main rule during this period is not to neglect cleansers, use a moisturizer and regularly carry out peelings (you can limit yourself to home treatments). Such care is usually enough to look fresh. But sometimes annoying pimples appear. What to do with them? And this is where anti-inflammatory serums serve an excellent purpose. Usually they include extracts of plants such as aloe, propolis extract, and are enriched with useful microelements - zinc, magnesium. They have a slight antibacterial effect, soothe irritated skin, relieving redness.
If your skin problems are more serious (comedones, acne), it makes sense to look for a serum in the pharmacy cosmetics segment. Azelaic acid is often added to such products - it has been proven that it suppresses the growth of “bad” bacteria that live on the surface of the skin and provoke inflammation in acne. Anti-inflammatory serums “work” on the principle of a soft scrub: by gently exfoliating the skin, they cleanse its surface of impurities, facilitating oxygen access to the cells.
