When it comes to face care regime...I am still scratching my head. Especially when it comes to ampoules, essences and serum steps. My confusion becomes a big of problem on when my skin need the ampoules or essenses or serum. When do I apply all? Let me summarize when and what to apply so you don't scratch your head like me too. Serum and essences As I read somewhere, they are the same things. The western call it serum and asian call it serum. Really? Both serum and essences used the same treatment step of skincare for similar results. To me the texture of serum and essences are slightly different when it come to texture. Essence has thinner texture but with a bit of body. I skip toner if I use seum or essence in my skincare routine. How about Ampoules then? To me ampoules is the same family with essence and serums. An ampoule have higher concentration of activecingredients compare to serum or essences. So if you are having sort of skin situation lik...
In general, most people are advised to start using retinol in their mid-20s. Why do we need retinol for our skin? Well, this is because collagen and elastin production starts to slow down. Adding retinol into our skincare routine at age of 25 to 30 is the perfect time to slow down the ageing process. So, what is retinol that people are hyping about? In short, retinol is a topical product containing a vitamin A derivative. Technically speaking a type of retinoid which works to increase collagen production. It helps to treat acne, and blackheads and is also ideal to improve skincare texture such as minimising fine lines, and wrinkles and brightening dull skin. Personally, I am a beginner in adding Retinol into my skincare routine. At the age of 47 years old. I guess, am afraid to start one because I read many side effects if use it wrong. What is the side effect if you use retinol wrong? Retinols can increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight. So, it is advisable to apply th...