June 11, 2019 at 08:10AM Should You Use A Vitamin C Serum? (Spoiler: Yes, For Sure & Here’s Why) Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
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The most important thing to look for in a hyaluronic acid serum to keep skin hydrated
May 30, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC For the sake of having the most moisturized skin that I can possibly have, I slather on hyaluronic acid-packed beauty products at least twice a day. Sure, I’ll also use skin-care products that have glycerin or fatty acids for some love—but when it comes to making my complexion truly dewy and hydrated, the only thing I’ll trust is my beloved HA-serum. Scientifically, the molecule of hyaluronic acid is known for holding 1000 times its weight in water, making it a humectant that’s always pulling in moisture to deliver it straight into your skin. But as I’ve been applying the hydrating MVP to my face for several years now, I’ve started to notice that many bottles of the stuff say they contain different “molecular weights” of the ingredient. And if you need Bill Nye to explain what the heck that means, you’re not alone. I did, too. The down-low is this: The molecule sizes of different hyaluronic acids vary from bigger molecules that sit closer to the skin’s surface to smaller ones that go in deeper into the epidermis. “For a hyaluronan serum to deliver both instant and long-lasting effects, you need a combination of molecular weights,” says Jeremy Muijs, co-founder of skin-care brand Grown Alchemist. “Low and medium-weight hyaluronan molecules penetrate deeper into the skin’s structure, providing maximum below-the-surface hydration and in turn rehydrating skin cells over time. High weight hyaluronan molecules deliver immediate intensive hydration to the surface layers of the skin
The most important thing to look for in a hyaluronic acid serum to keep skin hydrated
May 30, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC For the sake of having the most moisturized skin that I can possibly have, I slather on hyaluronic acid-packed beauty products at least twice a day. Sure, I’ll also use skin-care products that have glycerin or fatty acids for some love—but when it comes to making my complexion truly dewy and hydrated, the only thing I’ll trust is my beloved HA-serum. Scientifically, the molecule of hyaluronic acid is known for holding 1000 times its weight in water, making it a humectant that’s always pulling in moisture to deliver it straight into your skin. But as I’ve been applying the hydrating MVP to my face for several years now, I’ve started to notice that many bottles of the stuff say they contain different “molecular weights” of the ingredient. And if you need Bill Nye to explain what the heck that means, you’re not alone. I did, too. The down-low is this: The molecule sizes of different hyaluronic acids vary from bigger molecules that sit closer to the skin’s surface to smaller ones that go in deeper into the epidermis. “For a hyaluronan serum to deliver both instant and long-lasting effects, you need a combination of molecular weights,” says Jeremy Muijs, co-founder of skin-care brand Grown Alchemist. “Low and medium-weight hyaluronan molecules penetrate deeper into the skin’s structure, providing maximum below-the-surface hydration and in turn rehydrating skin cells over time. High weight hyaluronan molecules deliver immediate intensive hydration to the surface layers of the skin
How To Tell If Your Vitamin C Serum Is As Effective As It Can Be
May 21, 2019 at 02:03AM There’s a reason all the vitamin C serums with cult followings have this one thing in common. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The drugstore serums prove you don’t need to drop over $25 to see big-time results
May 20, 2019 at 09:47AM by CWC Whenever people used to ask me the one skin-care product worth splurging on, I would immediately tell them, “serum.” I’d always been down with $8 cleansers and toners and moisturizers, but was a big (and misinformed) believer that “effective” and “expensive” were two adjectives that went hand-in-hand when it came to a serum. Well, I was wrong, and would like to take this opportunity to formally apologize to any of my friends who I led astray into dropping major dollars on serums (my bad, guys!). Because as the drugstore aisle’s skin-care offerings become better in general, so too has their selection of serums. While serums as a category tend to be pricier than the other elements in your regimen because they’re made with more highly concentrated ingredients, you no longer need to break out the Benjamins in order to find one that truly works. On Monday, a new line of under-$20 products called VERSED joined the clean beauty ranks at Target. As of today, you’ll find its brightening, clarifying, and firming serums among other skin-care superheroes from new brands like Sweet Chef (the affordable off-shoot of K-Beauty favorite Glow Recipe) and ApotheCARE Essentials, and ones we’ve loved forever like L’Oreal and Neutrogena. The key to shopping for serums—drugstore or otherwise—is to have a keen eye for both buzzwords and ingredients. So if something is bragging about being “brightening,” be sure to check for vitamin C; if it’s meant to be hydrating, look out
Ditch your serum (gasp) for these glow-bestowing active moisturizers that work double duty
April 29, 2019 at 09:18AM by CWC Yesterday, I washed my face in my gym’s locker room after a sweat sesh, then used a toner, and then reached into my skin-care bag only to practically scream with horror. The reason for the distress? I forgot to bring my serum. Shaken, I applied my moisturizer to my freshly cleansed and toned face—but proceeded to feel weird about it for the rest of the day. Serums are my favorite beauty product, since they tend to pack a nutritious punch for your complexion, so without it, I felt like my skin would be starved for its typical antioxidants. While my situation was a lost cause, there generally is a way to counteract having to go serum-free with your routine: All you’ve gotta do is buy a moisturizer that has serum-like benefits. “Serums are not a necessary component of your routine, but rather can boost your regular skin-care products,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. (Color me shook.) “The goal of a serum is to deliver high concentrations of a specific active ingredient to the skin. In some cases, though, that active is a moisturizer, but it may also be a retinol, a brightening ingredient, or even an exfoliator—for many people, the right day or night cream may be enough.” So moisturizer-serum hybrids do exist (better known as “active moisturizers”), and do the coveted and all-important job of hydrating your complexion with hyaluronic acid or glycerin, for instance, on
Skin still adjusting to spring? Slather on an ultra-hydrating algae serum
April 29, 2019 at 09:16AM by CWC If I’m lucky enough to be swimming in the ocean, I’m as happy as a clam… until one of my body parts brushes against a piece of algae. The slimy sea stuff really grosses me out because of its super-wet texture, so I try to avoid it at all costs. Ironically enough, though, that wet-slimy sensation is precisely why algae is so coveted in skin-care products. “You’ll notice that algae is always several things: It can grow deep in the water, it can float in water, and it also retains a lot of water,” says Dennis Gross, MD, a star dermatologist and founder of his eponymous skin-care line. “It has this mushy consistency, which means it has a lot of water retention within the algae fibers. So when you use algae in skin-care products, it’s always going to be the driving force for hydration.” So that yucky feeling it may have underwater can work wonders when used topically via a beauty product. You’ll notice more and more beauty brands have been incorporating the marine-derived ingredient, too, for this very reason. As you browse the algae-spiked offerings, you’ll see that there are various types of algae being used for the skin. “Algae is fascinating because it’s one of the few organisms where we’re continually discovering new species,” says Allison McNamara, founder of Mara skin care. “Algae has been around for two billion years and is constantly changing and evolving. There are seven major types
This buzzy K-beauty green tea serum sells 11 bottles per minute worldwide
April 22, 2019 at 11:13AM by CWC What do you get when you combine K-beauty’s buzziest brand with one of the most antioxidant-packed ingredients on the market? A skin-care product that sells a bottle faster than you can say “10-step skin-care routine.” The Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum With Green Tea Seed ($27) sells 11 bottles a minute around the world, and for good reason. The recently reformulated product pairs Jeju green tea extract with green tea seed oil to balance and moisturize skin at the same time. Green tea is chock full of a potent antioxidant called ECGC, which is known for its powers in helping to reactivate dying skin cells to keep skin looking young, healthy, and supple. Plus, green tea is known to help reduce inflammation, and can protect skin from UV radiation from the inside out. With all of that in mind, it’s no wonder that a serum that combines two different types of the stuff would be so wildly popular. It’s made with a special sort of green tea from South Korea’s Jeju Island, which is rich in 16 hydrating amino acids to give your skin an extra boost. People truly can’t get enough of it. “I absolutely love this serum… it’s so gentle on my skin and the scent is great without being overwhelming. I definitely recommend it,” writes one user on the brand’s website. “My skin feels so refreshed and smooth after using! I love it!!!” gushes another. Having tried the serum for myself, I
The Genius French Beauty Serum Hack That Changed My Skin’s Texture
April 17, 2019 at 03:17PM You never know what you’ll learn from YouTube. Continue Reading… Author Lindsay Kellner | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Found: Best Budget-Friendly Natural Serums For $30 And Under
April 17, 2019 at 01:04AM Going green doesn’t mean going broke. Continue Reading… Author Lindsay Kellner | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue