Taking care of your skin is something which evolves with time. As we age, our skin changes and has different requirements, which means that our skincare also needs to change to meet these requirements. Serum is something that should be a part of every skincare routine, irrespective of your age, and there is one for every skin type and skin concern. Here, we’re looking at which serum is best for each age group.
Teens
Teen skin is at the mercy of a lot of fluctuating hormones, and often suffers from sensitivity and redness which manifests as spots and blemishes. Sebum production is out of whack and skin which has an underlying dryness often ends up being oily and prone to blackheads. Serums for teen skin, such as Dermalogica UltraCalming Serum Concentrate, are designed to rebalance the skin and defend skin against inflammation and redness, and helps interrupt inflammatory triggers to prevent flare-ups.
Twenties
Once you’re out of your teens, your skin will have matured slightly but it can still be at the mercy of hormones and acne. Elemis Clarifying Serum is a lightweight, soothing serum clinically proven to reduce the appearance of blemishes, visible pores and blackheads in just 2 weeks. Skin is left looking calmer, clearer, more even with improved texture and smoothness. It’s lightweight, which means it plays nicely with other cosmetics and helps control excess oil whilst visibly reducing post-blemish discolouration.
Thirties
Once we reach our thirties, thoughts often start to turn towards protecting ourselves from the early signs of ageing. However, it can sometimes be tricky to find products which suit both ageing skin and skin which still has issues with blemishes. SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defence Serum is a high potency serum that targets imperfections whilst improving the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone. It helps to control excess sebum and helps to defend against the early signs of ageing.
Forties
Your 40s is when you really start to see major changes in the firmness of your skin. You’re dealing with loss of volume and elasticity, leading to skin that appears saggy, as well as more pronounced wrinkles and sun damage, which may lead to conditions like melasma. Murad Correct and Protect Serum SPF45 is a satiny-smooth serum with 100% mineral SPF that’s tested and scientifically proven to visibly correct discolouration and prevent future hyperpigmentation, making it the ideal serum for skin in its 40’s.
Fifty and Over
Even people who’ve spent the most time and money on their skincare routine will start to notice inevitable physical signs of ageing by the time they reach their fifties. Loss of firmness, wrinkles and uneven skin tone can begin to show in your fifties, and over the years, exposure to sunlight can cause age spots or dark spots to appear on your face and arms. This is the time when you need to get hardcore with your serums, and ths means focusing on the most potent ingredients. Skin Republic Retinoid Complex 1% Serum is a velvety serum infused with 1% retinoid complex in squalane that helps reduce the visible signs of ageing. In just two weeks, you’ll notice an improvement in elasticity and firmness and ongoing usage can have a profound effect on the signs of ageing.
Last updated on 26/08/2022.