Applying face serum correctly is crucial to maximize its benefits and avoid irritation. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Cleanse your face: Start with a clean face. Wash your face thoroughly with a gentle cleanser and pat dry with a damp towel.
- Dispense a small amount: Use a pea-sized amount of serum for your entire face and neck. This usually equates to 2-3 drops.
- Apply to your hands: Dispense the serum into the palms of your hands.
- Gently massage: Warm the serum in your hands and use gentle, circular motions to massage it onto your skin. Pay special attention to areas of concern, such as wrinkles, blemishes, or areas with uneven skin tone.
- Pat in: Use your fingertips to pat the serum gently into your skin, ensuring it is absorbed.
- Apply upwards and outwards: For optimal absorption and to promote lymphatic drainage, use upward and outwards motions when massaging the serum into your skin.
Important Considerations:
- Consistency: Serums are generally light, oil- or water-based liquids. You can use them once or twice daily, but be sure to apply them after cleansing and before moisturizing.
- Follow with moisturizer: After applying the serum, apply your moisturizer as usual. This will help lock in the serum’s benefits and prevent your skin from drying out.
- Less is more: Don't overuse the serum. A little goes a long way.
- Warm your hands: Warming the serum in your hands helps it absorb better.
- Pat, don't rub: Use gentle patting motions instead of rubbing to prevent irritation.
