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PERSONAL CARE

Personal care is the range of practices that support skin integrity, enhance its appearance, and relieve skin conditions. They can include depigmentation, skin collagen, hair re-growth, wrinkle serums, anti-aging, anti-acne, and stretch mark creams and etc, also cleansing gels and sun protection creams.

What is the function of serum?

The face serum is a circulating carrier of exogenous and endogenous liquids in the blood. It allows substances to stick to the molecules within the serum and be buried within it. Human serum thus helps in the transportation of fatty acids and thyroid hormones which act on most of the cells found in the body.

What is a facial cleanser?

Facial cleansers contain detergents called ‘surfactant’ that remove unwanted substances and particles from the outermost layer of skin. These surfactants, which vary in strength and effectiveness, work by attracting oil, makeup, dirt, and debris so they can be rinsed away easily.

What does cleanser do to your face?

A cleanser is a facial care product that is used to remove make-up, dead skin cells, oil,dirt, and other types of pollutants from the skin of the face. This helps to unclog pores and prevent skin conditions such as acne. In order to prevent drying out the skin, many cleansers incorporate moisturizers.

How do creams work?

Skin creams are generally water-based (oil in water) or oil-based (water in oil) emulsions whose main functions are to retain moisture in the skin or to shield the skin from irritants and toxins. Different creams are important for different functions, i.e., a cream containing DMAE will work for anti-aging by penetrating into different layers of skin.

What does cleanser do to your face?

A cleanser is a facial care product that is used to remove make-up, dead skin cells, oil, dirt, and other types of pollutants from the skin of the face. This helps to unclog pores and prevent skin conditions such as acne. In order to prevent drying out the skin, many cleansers incorporate moisturizers.

Do eye creams really work for dark circles?

Using a regular eye cream won’t vanish dark circles except a few that contains high tech active ingredients to constrict blood vessels (which cause dark shadows), diffuse light, and brighten pigmented areas for a noticeable improvement in their appearance

Do I need both serum and moisturizer?

For this reason, you should always apply the serum directly to your skin after cleansing or toning and before your moisturizer and sunscreen. They absorb quickly and can be used both morning and night. They’re not meant to replace your moisturizer, but can be used to boost its hydrating effects.

How does sun screen works?

Sunscreens help to filter out UV radiation using a combination of two main types of active ingredients. Inorganic particles, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, form a physical barrier, reflecting or scattering UV waves. Organic components meanwhile absorb UV rays and release their energy as heat.

Why is it important to use a serum?

The importance of serum in your skincare routine. Serums include active ingredients that bring antioxidants to the skin and restore cell growth. They also act as a brightening treatment, anti-aging prevention, and can help with skin complaints such as dry or oily skin.

How long does it take for sun screen to work?

A sun screen sun protection factor (SPF) is only fully effective for two hours after you put it on. Experts recommend carrying a bottle of SPF 30 to SPF 50 sunscreen around with you, even on cloudy or rainy summer days, so you can throw some on if the sun comes out.

What is face serum made of?

Face serums are lightweight moisturizers that contain a higher concentration of active ingredients (such as hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, and vitamin C) than typical facial moisturizers.