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Simplifying Serums

Esthetician Jaclyn Losie says if you haven't incorporated a serum into your routine, now's the time!

"They are what you should be spending your money on... because serums have a lot of active ingredients in them, because there's a lot of scientific technology in them, and they're going to be the best bang for your buck," she explains.

However, as the owner of a skincare spa, she also knows that serums can be very confusing to consumers. Here are the products she recommends for the most common skin types:

Anti-Aging

Look for retinol/retin-A (vitamin A) and peptides (ingredients like miristral or argireline)
Jaclyn's suggestions:

Hydrating Serum from PCA = $86
Hydrating Complex from Societe = $55
Vita-Rich Serum from Sanitas = $55

Dehydrated Skin

You can have dehydrated skin and oily/combination skin.
If you have more dry skin, look for a serum with an oil concentrate (ingredients like squalane, jojoba oil, sodium PCA)
Jaclyn likes:
- Rejuven-A from Sanitas = $60
If you have more oily skin, look for hydration without oil (ingredients like hyaluronic acid).
Jaclyn likes:

ExLinea from PCA = $102
Intense Firming Complex from Societe = $116

Pigmentation

Look for lightening agents (ingredients like kojic acid, arbutin, azelaic acid, lactic acid, and sometimes hydroquinone).
Jaclyn likes:

C-Quench from PCA = $74
Pigment Gel from PCA = $46
Pigment Gel HQ Free from PCA = $46

Tips:

Serum go on after you wash your face but before your sunscreen or moisturizer.
You can mix some serums, but you shouldn't try it without consulting a skincare expert first.
Serums can be applied day or night. Ask your skincare professional because some are better applied in the morning and some work better at night.

For more information or products, contact:
Jaclyn Losie
Owner/Esthetician
Skindustry
www.skindustry.com