In recent years, facial serums have gained popularity in the beauty and skin care spaces online. Natural facial serums have emerged as a powerful ally for achieving radiant, healthy skin. Packed with concentrated active ingredients derived from plants, botanicals, and essential oils, these serums offer targeted solutions for a variety of skin concerns, from hydration and anti-aging to brightening and soothing irritation. In this blog post, we will delve into the benefits of using natural facial serums, explore key ingredients to look for, and provide tips on how to incorporate them into your daily routine for optimal results. Whether you're a skin care novice or a seasoned enthusiast, discovering the power of natural serums can transform your approach to skin health and beauty.
What Is A Facial Serum?
A facial serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing liquid that is formulated with a high concentration of active ingredients designed to target specific skin concerns. Unlike traditional moisturizers, which primarily provide hydration and create a barrier on the skin, serums penetrate deeper into the skin layers to deliver potent nutrients and treatments.
Think of serums as more of an extra treatment for the skin. It is still recommended to apply your regular moisturizer on top of your serum. While serums are deeply hydrating, they are often not moisturizing enough on their own for most skin types. After cleansing your skin and applying your toner, layer on your facial serum while your skin is still slightly damp from toning. Finish your routine with your moisturizer and SPF!
Key Ingredients
Natural serums are typically formulated with active ingredients derived from plants to target specific skin concerns, such as dryness, signs of aging, and acne scarring.
- Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a very popular ingredient in facial serums due to its skin brightening properties. It works to reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, it increases collagen production, and encourages a healthy, glowy complexion.
- AHA’s: Alphahydroxy Acids, otherwise known as AHA’s, are a group of acids that naturally occur in fruits and sugarcane. AHA’s are known to aid in exfoliating the skin, so they work to reduce signs of scarring, even out skin tone, and maintain a smooth complexion.
- Hyaluronic acid: Known for its hydrating qualities, hyaluronic acid is a substance that our bodies produce naturally. It is used in facial serums to deeply hydrate the skin, strengthen the skin’s barrier, and improve the skin’s elasticity.
Some key essential oils we like to look out for are:
- Carrot seed: Carrot seed essential oil is often used in skin care for its anti-aging properties. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, so it’s a great ingredient in serums that are formulated to target acne.
- Frankincense: This essential oil has recently gained a ton of popularity online for its rejuvenating benefits. Frankincense is great for evening out skin the skin tone and improving elasticity. It also works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, making it a popular ingredient for under eye serums and creams.
- Rose: Rose essential oil helps to regulate sebum production, reduce clogged pores and breakouts, and soothe the skin. It is also known to have regenerative properties, making it a very popular ingredient for anti-aging serums and creams.
Choosing The Right Serum
Facial serums can be formulated for specific skin types and concerns, so choosing the right one for your skin type can make a huge difference to your routine. Here at Nezza Naturals, we have 2 natural facial serums that are formulated with high-quality, plant-based actives and essential oils. Here is what we recommend:
- Ultimate Facial Serum: As stated in its name, this serum is the ultimate addition to your skin care routine. Formulated with vitamin c, AHA’s, and hyaluronic acid to resurface, brighten, and deeply hydrate the skin. We’d recommend this powerhouse serum for those of you who are looking to reduce signs of aging or skin damage, improve your skin tone and texture, or for those who would like to reduce hyperpigmentation or acne scars. Use this serum at night and protect your skin from the sun the next day.
- Rosehip & Hibiscus Facial Serum: This serum has similar hydrating benefits to the Ultimate, but it is formulated with sensitive skin in mind. Formulated with DMAE to tighten the skin, MSM to reduce inflammation, and vitamin c to brighten your complexion. Hibiscus extract is used for its powerful anti-aging properties, and rosehip to boost collagen production.
Natural facial serums have so many benefits for the skin, and can make a huge difference to your skin care routine. Plant-based actives and essential oils work to target skin concerns like signs of aging, acne scars, and dryness. When trying a new serum, introduce it into your routine slowly while your skin adjusts to new active ingredients, and remember to protect your skin from the sun the next day. For more natural skin care tips, check out our other skin care blogs.
