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Face serums are beauty products used to combat lines, wrinkles, spots and related signs of aging in the face and neck. Serums are also beneficial in brightening dull, dry, and lifeless skin as well as combating and preventing acne for some users. Product ingredients vary 
widely among manufacturers, but commonly include natural vitamins and nutrients. Aloe, vitamin C, amino acids, cucumber, glycerin, rose petals, and mushrooms are among the many ingredients found in various face serum products.
They key point of difference between face serums and moisturizers is at the molecular level. Serums are formulated with nutrients composed of smaller molecules, allowing them to penetrate more deeply beneath the skin. While the larger molecular formulas of moisturizers allow them to be absorbed only into the top layer of skin, hydrating and locking in moisture, the smaller molecules of face serums can be delivered more deeply through all three layers of skin tissue. Nutrients will feed, revitalize, and repair tissues, while moisturizes will simply add moisture that does not bond with and become part of the skin.
Typically, a face serum is applied after the toner and before the moisturizer to be most effective, although some serums may incorporate a moisturizer. Clear, smooth, youthful skin generally is maintained very well with moisturizers alone, and there is no need for the extra time and expense of serums. However, specific conditions may be an appropriate reason for using face serums. Spotty, sun-dried, or oily skin, as well as acne and fine premature wrinkles can be benefited by the nutrients that serums provide. Different serums are suited for different purposes.
To bring new life to skin damaged by sun, wind, and pollution, look for a product that contains anti-oxidants. We need oxygen to breathe and live, of course, but oxygen also breaks down organic tissue and even damages DNA. Just as oxygen that causes metal to rust, it also damages our skin and bodies. Moisturizers help, but serums will actually help to rejuvenate the skin we use everyday, making it stronger, younger, more elastic, and more resistant to daily abuse from the world around us. Taking anti-oxidants as a dietary supplement also helps keep your body young, working from the inside out in your battle against the forces of time.
There are also face serums on the market that are beneficial for women undergoing hormonal changes. Puberty aside, women experience fluctuations in hormonal levels during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. These changes have a cumulative effect on the skin that some products claim to address. Specific eye serums are also available for the thinner, more delicate skin around the eyes. They help to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and sometimes the appearance of dark circles.
It is important to remember that most face serums incorporate natural and herbal ingredients. As a result, most do not undergo FDA testing or approval. Claims made by various products often come with no clinical proof. Most ingredients have a history of safety, but there is always a possibility of allergic reaction or an interaction caused by medication you may be taking. Always use products according to directions, and consult a doctor if there is any unusual or unpleasant reaction.
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