It’s not a trivial question: when you’re looking for a good product for your face skin, you can’t wait to try it to see the results, it’s normal. But however many beneficial effects that product may have, if you don’t use it correctly it will never be effective and it won’t improve the appearance of your skin.

Benefits of face serum

What benefits will a face serum bring to the skin? Before understanding how to use it in the right way, it is good to know what the benefits of a face serum are.

Deeply moisturizes the skin: it is a product that can nourish the skin as much as drinking 8-10 glasses of water. Hyaluronic acid, contained in the face serum, is a powerful ingredient that keeps the skin hydrated.

Eliminate skin irritation: It is rich in nourishing agents and can reduce skin inflammation.

Prevents rashes: face serum is also useful on oily skin, thanks to its nourishing agents that prevent rashes.

When to use a face serum?

Many face serums can be applied 2 times a day: once in the morning on a cleansed face, before putting on makeup, and a second time in the evening before going to bed. But don’t rely on this generic information: when buying a face serum, carefully read the directions for use that you find in the package.

You may find one serum that works best during the day and another, for example, that should be avoided in sunlight, so it’s best applied at night.

How much serum to apply on the skin of the face?

Another important aspect that you need to know to use a face serum at its best is the amount of serum to apply to the skin. How much serum should you use?

If you use a small amount, it may not be enough to perform its beneficial actions; if instead, you use an excessive amount, you could nullify its effects, but more importantly, the serum will take a long time to penetrate the skin and may not even absorb all of it.

So how much face serum to apply?

We have said that a face serum contains a high concentration of active ingredients, so there is no need to use it too much. Apply a thin layer so that it penetrates the skin quickly.

How to apply face serum on the skin?

One of the ways to apply face serum to the skin is to use an eyedropper. Try to find a face serum that you apply with a dropper, so you can better adjust the amount. If the face serum is to be applied with the fingers instead, then apply a small amount on the fingertips, tapping gently on the face and neck, but without rubbing, to avoid irritating the skin.

Another way is to apply the face serum with the palm of your hands. Apply a small amount to your palms, then rub them together to warm and activate the serum. Now press into the skin with your palms, patting in an outward and upward motion until you’ve completely applied the serum to your face and neck.

In general, the amount of serum can vary according to your skin type and also according to the product you have chosen. Consider that it is enough to lightly cover the surface of the face and neck. Now you have to wait 5 minutes for the product to be completely absorbed. A good face serum absorbs quickly into the skin, so you will soon see the difference.

Do you apply the serum before or after moisturizer?

Face serum has small molecules that are easily absorbed by the skin, while a moisturizer acts on the surface layer, creating a protective barrier. That’s why in the list we’ve shown you, you see face serum before a moisturizer: its active ingredients deeply hydrate and nourish the skin and the moisturizer causes them to stay inside to act.

Do you apply the oil before or after the serum? The same applies, as to moisturizer: face oil creates a protective barrier on the skin which, if applied before the serum, would hinder its absorption. So you should always apply face serum before an oil.