The ultimate serum guide: Which serum is right for your skin?

Oct 24, 2024

Table of contents:

  1. Introduction: Why serums are so important for your skincare
  2. The different serum types and their effects
  3. The right serum for every skin type
  4. Age-appropriate serum care
  5. Layering: How to combine serums correctly
  6. Seasonal adjustment of your serum care
  7. FAQ: Frequently asked questions about serum use

Introduction: Why serums are so important for your skincare

Serums are the powerhouses of your skincare routine. Unlike traditional creams or lotions, they contain a higher concentration of active ingredients and, thanks to their lightweight texture, can penetrate deep into the skin. They're a game-changer for specific skin needs and deliver visible results.

The different serum types and their effects

Moisturizing serums

Our basic moisturizing serums are the perfect introduction to the world of serums:

Moisture Serum Balance

  • Main active ingredients: rosehip extract, glycerin
  • Effect: Gentle hydration, antioxidant protection
  • Particularly suitable for: Sensitive skin that should not be overloaded

Skin Repair Hyaluron Serum Day + Night

  • Main active ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, panthenol, beta-glucan
  • Effect: Intensive moisture boost, wrinkle smoothing
  • Especially suitable for: Dehydrated skin of all types

Hydration Plus Serums

Hydration Serum with Hyaluron and Marula Oil

  • Main active ingredients: Marula oil, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
  • Effect: Moisturizing and nourishing
  • Particularly suitable for: Normal to dry skin

Hydration Serum with Hyaluron and Cacay Oil

  • Main active ingredients: Cacay oil, Marula oil, Hyaluronic acid
  • Effect: Intensively regenerating and nourishing
  • Particularly suitable for: Very dry, mature skin

Problem-solving serums

Anti-Acne Serum

  • Main active ingredients: Azelaic acid, Niacinamide, Aloe Vera
  • Effect: Clarifying, anti-inflammatory
  • Particularly suitable for: Impure, acne-prone skin

Anti-Rosacea Serum

  • Main active ingredients: Pansy extract, Aloe Vera, Butcher's broom extract
  • Effect: Calming, vascular strengthening
  • Particularly suitable for: redness, couperose

Sensitive Skin Serum

  • Main active ingredients: Calendula, Cucumber, Vitamin E
  • Effect: Soothing, anti-irritant
  • Particularly suitable for: Stressed, irritated skin

Anti-aging serums

Serum Absolu

  • Main active ingredients: pomegranate, Q10, algae extracts
  • Effect: Intensively firming and regenerating
  • Particularly suitable for: Mature skin 50+

Anti-aging serum with hyaluronic acid and olive oil

  • Main active ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, olive oil, niacinamide
  • Effect: Wrinkle-preventing, firming
  • Particularly suitable for: First signs of skin aging 35+

The right serum for every skin type

Normal to combination skin

  • Morning: Skin Repair Essence + Moisture Serum Balance
  • Evening: Hydration Serum with Marula or Anti-Aging Serum

Dry skin

  • Morning: Skin Repair Hyaluron + Hydration Serum with Marula
  • Evening: Hydration Serum with Cacay or Serum Absolu

Oily to impure skin

  • Morning: Skin Repair Essence + Anti-Acne Serum (spot application)
  • Evening: Anti-Acne Serum + Moisturizing Serum Balance

Sensitive skin

  • Morning: Sensitive Skin Serum + Anti-Rosacea Serum
  • Evening: Moisture Serum Balance + Sensitive Skin Serum

Age-appropriate serum care

20-30 years

Focus on prevention and moisture:

  • Basic moisturizing serums
  • If needed: anti-acne or sensitive serums

30-40 years

Start of anti-aging prevention:

  • Anti-aging serum with hyaluronic acid
  • Hydration serums for additional care

40-50 years

More intensive care:

  • Combination of anti-aging and hydration serums
  • At night: Skin Repair Night Serum

50+ years

Rich anti-aging care:

  • Serum Absolu as a base
  • Hydration with Cacay for extra care

Layering: How to combine serums correctly

The golden rules of layering:

  1. From the thinnest to the richest texture
  2. Wait 30 seconds between layers
  3. Combine a maximum of three serums
  4. Essence can be used as a boost under any serum

Example routines:

Morning:

  1. Skin Repair Essence (optional)
  2. Problem-solving serum (if needed)
  3. Protective Serum (Skin Repair Day)

At evening:

  1. Skin Repair Essence (optional)
  2. Treating serum
  3. Regenerating Serum

Seasonal adjustment of your serum care

Spring/Summer

  • Lighter textures
  • Focus on moisture supply
  • Fewer layers

Autumn/Winter

  • Richer serums
  • More protection
  • More intensive care possible

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about serum use

How much serum should I use? 2-3 drops per application is usually sufficient.

When should I apply the serum? After cleansing, before applying the cream.

Can I mix different serums? Yes, but only apply three layers at most and in the correct order.

How long does it take to see results? Depending on the serum and skin needs, 4-12 weeks with regular use.


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