Among the huge amount of funds that promise to restore skin elasticity, remove black spots and narrow pores, it is worth giving preference to concentrated intensive-action preparations. Among them, the first place is serum for the face. What is it, how to use serum and which are suitable for narrowing pores? Products that have proven their worth (even those that in fact do not constrict pores, but are good in moisturizing or as a base for makeup) are described below.
What is face serum
Serum, or serum, means "concentrate" in translation from English. This cosmetic product does not belong to the main means for facial skin care, but to additional ones, because the concentration of active components in the composition of serum is several times higher than the concentration in any cream or tonic. For this reason, you can not use serum constantly. It is recommended to use the drug in courses no more than two or three times a year, but many girls in the reviews indicate that daily (or very frequent) use brings much better results. However, in the long run it is not very beneficial for the skin.
Do I need a serum for skin care
Different types of serum solve various problems. Young girls do not need such products without visible skin defects. Intensive procedures can be used if there are serious skin problems, for example, pigmentation, dryness or uneven complexion, and age-related changes cannot be corrected by other cosmetic products. The type of concentrated product will depend on the type of deficiency.
Advantages and disadvantages
Before using serum to narrow pores or solve other dermatological problems, it is necessary to understand the advantages and disadvantages of this cosmetic product. Concentrated products help to quickly improve the appearance and have a beneficial effect on blood circulation, and also stimulate the sebaceous glands, penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin. Also, serum has a pronounced antiseptic, whitening and anti-aging effect.
Concentrated cosmetic products protect the skin from the effects of adverse external factors, normalize the water balance, restore elasticity, smoothing out small wrinkles. Serum eliminates peeling and dryness, makes the skin supple.
However, we must not forget about the shortcomings. Concentrated composition determines the high cost of the product. Serum gives a quick but unstable result, so using this product alone does not solve all skin problems. Allergic reactions may appear in the form of redness or rash if the drug is not selected correctly.
In addition, serum should not be used on dark skin, because all such products have a pronounced whitening effect. It is strongly not recommended to use serum in the presence of papillomas or spider veins, because concentrated products only stimulate their growth.
How to use serum
It is definitely worth paying attention to different types of serum if there are skin problems that require correction. But these tools are very concentrated, so when using you need to take into account some tips. Before the procedure, you need to cleanse your skin well from make-up, dirt and sebum. This can be done with foam, milk or tonic that does not contain alcohol.
For effective exposure to vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients that make up whey, peeling is best. For this, a purchased or home scrub is used. Before peeling, it is recommended to steam the face a little, and then rinse it with cool water. To enhance the effect, also apply the drug to wet skin.
Using a cotton pad, a few drops of the product are applied to cleansed face skin, and then distributed by the fingertips. You need to move from the forehead to the cheeks to the chin and neck. The movements should be soft and smooth, no need to rub or massage the skin, so as not to stretch once again. After the serum has completely dried, apply the cream.
It is advisable to use a cream from the same series as serum, because this way the products will act more efficiently. For a quick result, apply the concentrate under the cream on a completely cleansed face in the morning and evening. The procedure is repeated daily for one to two weeks.
Best face serums
The cosmetics market is full of various skin care products. As for serums, on sale you can find a large number of products of different price categories, which will help to quickly whiten, moisturize your face, eliminate fine wrinkles and blackheads, narrow pores, tighten skin. The tool should not be selected according to skin type, but in accordance with age and problems that need to be solved. It is recommended to start using serum only after 30 years.
Ciracle Face Serum
Pore narrowing serum is sold in a 30 ml bottle. The cost is from 900 to 1500 rubles, depending on the region and the specific place of purchase. The tool is spent very economically. Serum for narrowing pores Ciracle Pore Controle has a liquid consistency, the product is colorless, has a slight pleasant smell. According to reviews, the product is well absorbed, easy to apply with the help of a dispenser, does not leave oily sheen on the skin and has a quick effect. Significant improvements are noticeable after the first procedure.
The composition of the product includes chamomile extract, which has a calming, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, accelerates regeneration and improves blood circulation, laurel extract (cleanses, disinfects and softens the skin, has an antioxidant effect and fights free radicals), witch hazel extract (relieves irritation, improves complexion, tightens pores and soothes), willow bark extract (natural antiseptic, prevents the appearance of acne, accelerates skin regeneration and destroys bacteria).
The manufacturer claims that regular use of serum to narrow pores of Ciracle (except for direct action) helps to reduce the secretion of the sebaceous glands, improve the color and texture of the skin. In the reviews, women confirm that the product narrows the pores, effectively removes redness after cleansing the face and regulates the production of sebum. The only drawback is the significant cost.
Mizon Advanced Pore Serum
Mizon serum is sold in oblong bottles (50 ml) of turquoise color. The cost of serum is about 1300 rubles. With daily use, the product will last about ten months. In the reviews, the girls note such an interesting property of the product: when the serum is over, it rises up, so that the remainder can be controlled.
The effect is noticeable immediately after application. The skin becomes soft and velvety, the tone evens out, there are fewer acne and black spots. The product is suitable for combination and oily skin prone to problems. The consistency of Mizon's narrowing pore serum is very soft, it is well absorbed. The product is suitable as a base for makeup, because it does not clog pores and prevents the appearance of oily sheen.
Mary Kay Serum
The product is included in the “Peeling System”, is the second step after the exfoliation itself, but is sold separately. The consistency of the pores narrowing serum “Mary Kay” is pleasant, slightly liquid, due to which the product is easily distributed on the skin and quickly absorbed. The product contains reflective particles, moisturizes and controls oily sheen, does not provoke rashes and does not clog pores.
The composition of the product is very rich. Narrows the pores of the silk bark and soybean extract. These substances strengthen the structure of the skin, which helps to visually reduce pores. For calming and softening, the composition contains extracts of sea corals and eudia. Additional care: green tea extract (a good antioxidant that protects the surface of the skin from the negative effects of aggressive environmental factors), lavender (tones and nourishes), cardamom (antiseptic and moisturizing properties), apple (vitaminizing, softening, refreshing and tonic effect), raspberries (softens and moisturizes, saturates the skin with minerals and vitamins).
However, reviews of the Mary Kay pore narrowing serum indicate that it does not affect the pores in any way, that is, it does not reduce or hide. That is, the tool does not perform its functions. At the same time, serum perfectly moisturizes normal skin, so that many customers continue to use it instead of a moisturizer. In most reviews of the serum for narrowing pores from Mary Kay, it is indicated that this remedy is quite "contradictory."
Gel for narrowing pores "Belita-Vitex"
The gel is part of the Ms. Flawlessness Effect of Microdermabrasion ”, the action of all means of which is aimed at cleansing and narrowing the pores. The gel is transparent, instantly absorbed and very easily applied to the skin, has a pleasant smell. Gel-serum for narrowing the pores of the face evens out the color, really makes the pores less noticeable and reduces the number of black spots. This is confirmed by reviews. But not all women report an equally positive effect. There are those to whom the remedy does not suit.
Serum "Nature Siberica"
The tool costs about 500-650 rubles per 30 ml. The bottle is equipped with a dispenser for ease of use. The dispenser works very smoothly, depending on the need, you can squeeze out a pea of whey and a large drop. The product is very "multifunctional", has a natural composition, for which it earned good reviews. Serum for narrowing pores is easy to apply and distribute; one medium droplet is enough for one use. The product does not leave a film feeling on the skin, does not tighten.
With constant use, the pores become less noticeable, and the skin texture evens out. The presence of fruit acids in the product gradually whitens traces of pimples and blackheads. This does not happen immediately, but after a couple of months of application, the effect becomes obvious. By the way, in their reviews, the girls recommend using this tool constantly, rather than courses.
Serum for narrowing pores "Natura Siberika" enhances the action of a day cream of the same manufacturer, prolongs the matting effect, moisturizes the skin well and is very economically consumed. One bottle with almost daily use is enough for eight to nine months.
Home Serum Recipes
A good serum for narrowing the pores of the face can be prepared at home from natural ingredients. A bleaching agent can be prepared from essential oils. You will need 30 ml of apricot kernel oil, 15 ml of carrot oil and the same amount of rosehip oil. All must be mixed, then add fifteen drops of rose oil, frankincense oil, eight drops of an orange tree. Mix well again until smooth. Store whey preferably in a dark, cool place.