When building a skincare routine, face serums are one of the most important products to incorporate into your routine. From reducing fine lines to evening out skin tone, using a daily face serum offers so many benefits to keep your skin healthy. But what is a facial serum and why is it important for your skin?
What Is A Face Serum?
A face serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing liquid that delivers a high concentration of active ingredients to the skin. Serums are designed to penetrate deeper layers of skin, so they help with skin concerns such as hydration, wrinkles, or uneven skin tone. Think of serums as the hero of your skincare routine tailored to your unique skin needs.
Benefits Of Using A Daily Face Serum
Here are the top benefits you’ll get from adding face serum to your skincare routine.
Delivers Active Ingredients Directly To Your Skin
One of the top benefits of face serums is their ability to deliver concentrated levels of active ingredients directly to the skin. From vitamin C and retinol to hyaluronic acid, serums are formulated with compounds that address specific skin concerns. Whether you’re looking to brighten dull skin, reduce wrinkles, or hydrate your skin, a serum works as a targeted treatment designed to deliver real results.
Boosts Hydration For Skin Health
Well-hydrated skin isn’t just about looking good; it’s essential for maintaining the skin's protective barrier and overall skin health. Using a face serum daily will help to keep your skin hydrated, soft and glowing.
Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles
A good face serum is a powerful addition to your skincare routine and can act as an effective anti-aging skincare product to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Serums containing active ingredients like retinol or peptides help to promote collagen production, so you’ll see visible results because serums work deeper to improve skin elasticity and firmness.
A good face serum is a powerful addition to your routine, especially when it comes to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Evens Out Skin Tone & Reduces Hyperpigmentation
If you have dark spots, hyperpigmentation, or uneven skin tone, a face serum is a great way to help target them. Serums with ingredients like niacinamide or vitamin C are specially designed to fade discoloration and promote more even skin tone. Used daily, these serums improve your complexion over time, giving you radiant and balanced skin. For those with acne scars or sunspots, a serum can also renew skin cells, fading imperfections.
Protects Your Skin With Antioxidants
Daily exposure to environmental pollutants, UV rays, and blue light⎯from screens, takes a toll on your skin. Face serums rich in antioxidants create a protective barrier that shields the skin from these harmful elements. This protection not only helps to prevent premature aging, but also supports your skin’s ability to repair itself, for healthy skin over the long-term.
What Are The Best Serums For Your Face
We have created our patented BioBerry Infusion™—a full-spectrum blend of whole-berry nutrients preserved through High Pressure Processing, so you’ll see visible results with glowing and hydrated skin.
Brighten + Glow Vitamin C Serum
This vitamin C serum delivers intense hydration and full antioxidant defense while targeting dark spots, dull skin, and uneven skin texture and tone. Our Brighten + Glow Vitamin C Serum will give you glowing results from the inside out!
Plump + Renew Hyaluronic Acid Serum
This triple-action hyaluronic acid serum will deeply hydrate, protect your skin from free radicals, and visibly plump, smooth, and restores elasticity. With our Plump + Renew Hyaluronic Acid Serum, you’ll have a fresher, firmer, more radiant complexion.
How You Can Incorporate A Face Serum Into Your Skincare Routine
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add HPPY’s face serums to your skincare regimen.
- Start with clean skin by washing your face with a gentle cleanser. This removes dirt, oil, and makeup, so your serum can penetrate effectively.
- Dispense 2-3 drops of serum onto your fingertips and gently pat it onto your skin.
- To lock in the serum’s active ingredients, be sure to use a moisturizer for your skin type.
- Don’t forget to use sunscreen as the final step of your routine.
Face Serum FAQs
How is a serum different from a moisturizer?
Serums contain a higher concentration of active ingredients and are formulated to penetrate deeper into the skin, while moisturizers primarily hydrate and create a barrier to lock in moisture.
Who should use a face serum?
Anyone can use a serum, regardless of skin type.
Can I use a face serum under makeup?
Yes, serums absorb quickly and can help create a smooth, hydrated base for makeup.
Do face serums expire?
Yes, so be sure to check the label for the expiration date or PAO (Period After Opening) symbol. Store serums in a cool, dry place.
