Understanding Face Serums

When it comes to skincare, there are countless products out there that promise to give you the perfect complexion. We are bombarded with ads and promises, and it can be overwhelming to know what is right for your skin.

We wanted to take a deeper dive into serums and the skin health benefits they bring.

Serums are lightweight, highly concentrated formulas that penetrate deeply into the skin to deliver active ingredients, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and peptides.

Three key things to know about serums are:

1. Concentration: Serums are formulated with smaller molecules that can penetrate deeper into the skin, allowing for a higher concentration of active ingredients to be delivered to the skin.
2. Texture: Face serums have a lightweight, thin consistency that is easily absorbed into the skin.
3. Function: Face serums are typically used to target specific skin concerns, such as fine lines, wrinkles, sensitive skin, redness, and dark spots. They contain active ingredients that work to improve the overall health of the skin.

Face serums can also help to hydrate the skin and improve overall skin health by providing essential vitamins and antioxidants.

Choosing the Right Products

Choosing the right skincare products can have a significant impact on the health and appearance of your skin. It is essential to pay attention to the ingredients in the products you use on the sensitive skin on your face. All skincare products should be free from fragrances and include natural ingredients for several reasons.

Check the Ingredients

Fragrances are added to skincare products to improve their smell and make them more appealing to consumers. However, many fragrances contain chemicals that can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions. Fragrances can also be harmful to the environment and contribute to air pollution.

Skincare products without added fragrances are less likely to cause skin irritation and are better for the environment.

In contrast, natural ingredients are derived from plants and are free from synthetic chemicals. Natural ingredients have been used in skincare products for centuries and have been shown to have many benefits for the skin. They contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that nourish and hydrate the skin, making it look healthy and glowing.

How to Apply Serums

• Wash your face to remove impurities before you apply your face serum, so it makes direct contact with the skin.
• Apply the serum and small amounts.
• Use light tapping motions with your fingertips. Remember, you need to be gentle.
• Don't rub the serum into your skin. Instead, let the skin absorb the serum on its own.
• Wait a minute or so after applying the serum to let it absorb before applying thicker or more viscous products.

Note that you should always refer to the label to properly use the product.

Your last step and an important sink side essential is to apply your first layer of SPF protection. Colorescience? offers the widest variety of Total Protection? products formulated and clinically proven to protect your skin against UVA, UVB, HEV (blue light), infrared radiation, and pollution.

PLUS our patented EnviroScreen? Technology is proven to protect the power of your antioxidants. Learn more here.

Colorescience?Face Serums

Everyone has different skin types and conditions that are easily corrected with the right skincare products. When choosing a face serum, look for one that contains active ingredients that target your specific skin concerns.

We offer a range of serums that are formulated with natural ingredients and free from harmful chemicals.

Our Colorescience? face serum options include:

Even Up? Multi-Correction Serum features our patented Lumira? ingredient complex to diminish the appearance of dark spots, age spots, and other discoloration for even-toned skin and an overall luminous, youthful appearance. This multi-tasking lightweight fluid provides intense hydration and refines skin’s texture to reveal a naturally brighter, more radiant complexion. This serum is part of our clinically studied Even Up? Hyperpigmentation System.

All Calm? Multi-Correction Serum features a proprietary BioSolace? ingredient complex to help calm sensitive skin and, with continued use, help address the appearance of redness. This clinically tested, lightweight serum improves hydration and moisture retention to support skin barrier health while helping renew and soften skin’s texture. Skin is calm and soothed with an overall luminous, refreshed appearance. This serum is part of our clinically studied All Calm? Sensitive Skin System.

Pep Up?Collagen Boost Face & Neck Serum is an anti-aging peptide serum where skincare meets science. Formulated with 10 potent peptides to support collagen and elastin production, powerful antioxidants to protect against environmental aggressors, plant extracts to soothe and calm, Hyaluronic Acid to reinforce moisture retention,?and NS Phytomoist - 4x more hydrating than Hyaluronic Acid - to plump skin and maximize results. This serum will have?you feeling radiant and restored.

Total Eye? Concentrate Serum. Is a daytime/nighttime formula that is a potent, yet gentle,?blend of powerful anti-aging ingredients that work around the clock to revitalize your eyes. Plus, the cooling rollerball applicator?provides a gentle massage for immediate depuffing. This concentrated age-defying eye serum is formulated with peptides to reduce the appearance of undereye bags, fine lines, and wrinkles, NS Phytomoist, for next-level moisture, seawater, and marine microalgae to increase skin firmness by supporting the health of collagen, and nourishing plant extracts?that work to reduce crow's feet and minimize the fold of the upper eyelid for a smoother appearance.

PRO Picks

Marcella Brooks Anderson RN, B.S.N. SPCP , of Columbus Aesthetic Plastic Surgery shares her favorite Colorescience Serums...

I love the Pep Up serum because it is amazing for my skin and my client's skin. I love the blend of 10 potent peptides designed to promote healthier skin. Pep Up is designed to promote collagen and elastin production. It is a clinical-grade treatment that empowers your skin in the battle against visible signs of aging.

The Even Up Multi-Correction serum is a game changer in my practice . Even Up Multi-Correction Serum helps all of my clients who are dealing with pigmentation issues from melasma to sunspots to sun damage. It really helps to improve the client's overall outcome before and after treatments. I am having clients use this serum morning and night they are so happy and satisfied with the improvement and change with their skin especially clients who have tried multiple different modalities to correct the pigment issues that they have.

Joana Zapata from the office of Dr. Ellen Turner has her top two Colorescience serums and tells us why she trusts and recommends them...

I'm in LOVE with Pep Up Collagen Boost Face & Neck Serum and All Calm Multi-Correction Serum. The reason that I love these two products is because they moisturize my skin unlike anything that I've ever used. I was introduced?to Pep Up almost three?years ago when I was 39?years?old, and it has definitely slowed down the aging processes for me. I will be 42 this year and I still look 39. WOHOO!! I recommend Pep Up to all our patients of all ages, especially if they're looking for a product that will slow down that aging processes and rebuild collagen.

?Another Product that I was introduced to and Dr. Ellen Turner had the privilege in conducting the clinical trial on is All Calm Multi-Correction Serum. This amazing serum got rid of my irritable skin sensitivity and calmed my redness down that I have as a result of Rosacea. We got the data to prove it! I always recommend All Calm Multi-Correction Serum?along with All Calm Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50 to patient that have similar?skin issues as me. Patients who have sensitive, dry and oh so red skin should try this clinically proven treatment. A PRO tip that I can give is to use these two product Day and Night and use Colorescience Total Protection SPF during the day, and of course ALWAYS REAPPLY!

Find your Favorite Colorescience? Serum

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Colorescience products are always 100% free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, talc, dyes, mineral oils, drying alcohols, and chemical sunscreens. We never test on animals.

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. We encourage you to see a board-certified dermatologist or a medical professional who is trained in addressing and answering your skin questions and concerns.