What is a Facial Serum?

Simply put, serums are essentially daily supplements for your skin. With their lightweight texture and smaller molecular structure, they are able to deeply penetrate the skin. This allows them to deposit powerful active ingredients like antioxidant-rich vitamins and glycolic acids into the deeper layers of skin for more targeted results. This is precisely why serums are considered to be a vital step in correcting a variety of different skin issues.

Why Should You Use A Serum?

The main thing to remember here is that facial serums are used to target specific skin concerns, whereas oils are primarily intended to moisturize. Serums are typically lighter weight and best layered under a moisturizer (whether that’s an oil, balm or cream).

Different Types of Serums

Hyaluronic Serum

Do you suffer from dry skin? Hyaluronic Serum helps with just that. Hyaluronic Serum, in particular, holds up to 1,000x times its weight in water. It is highly recommended to be used during winter months.

This lightweight consistency and smooth texture absorbs beautifully into skin, imparting a plump finish and essential nutrients needed to visibly revive + nourish your skin

Vitamin C 25% Serum

Vitamin C is a morning routine staple. It’s the first product to apply after washing /toning your face. This way it penetrates deep into your pores and effectively evens out the complexion of your skin.

With no added fragrance, essential oils, or fillers of any kind, sensitive skin is nourished, not irritated. This is the perfect everyday multi-tasking serum for soft, luminous skin.

What is a Facial Oil?

Facial oils are used to moisturize, balance, and protect our skin. While they can certainly be blended with or layered on top of serums to target specific skin concerns, their main purpose is to provide intense hydration. Because facial oils have a rich texture and heavy molecular weight, they should be applied as the last step of your skincare routine to seal in the lighter textured products. Their anti-inflammatory properties are great for acne, scarring and blemishes. .

 Unlike cream moisturizers, oils are particularly effective because they mimic our skin’s natural sebum production. They also fit perfectly into your morning and night routine.

Different Types of Oils

Squalene | Retinol Night Serum

Packed with antioxidants properties and skin lighteners like Lavender Oil and Chamomile that even skin tone and brighten your skin while you sleep. Retinol stimulates collagen production, cell regeneration which reduces the appearance of wrinkles.  

Marina Biome Brightening Serum

Waking up with tight pores is the best way to start your day. The natural combination of squalene and retinol results in pure magic. You can peacefully go to sleep knowing your product is doing the work!

This Facial Oil by Eaune is a vitamin rich facial oil that hydrates, moisturizes and mimics your skin's natural protective barrier while adding nutrients. It's a luxurious and replenishing mix of Vitamin A & C – perfect for acne prone skin.

Argan | Booster Oil

Rich in vitamins A and E, Omega 6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and linoleic acid, Argan oil boosts cell production, eases inflammation and improves skin elasticity. Argan oil is known to fight lines, minimize scars and stretch marks while restoring texture, elasticity and tone.

Tips When Using Serums and Oils

Serum goes first.

Serums should always, ALWAYS be the first product that touches your skin after cleansing and exfoliating. Applying a moisturizer or oil creates a barrier over your skin, blocking absorption potential of the serum.

Pair them together.

Face serums and face oils can be mixed and work well together. For example, a Vitamin C Serum for dark spots can be easily layered with a hydrating oil.

Layer according to consistency.

When it comes to deciding which serum goes first, always start light. Lighter serums will be easily and more quickly absorbed, while the heavier face serums and face oils seal in the ingredients. If a serum has the same consistency, go with the ingredient that you want your skin to get the most of. In other words, if you are most concerned about dry skin, apply your hyaluronic serum first.

Layering is best done at night.

Some of the active ingredients in face serums can cause skin sensitivity when exposed to ultraviolet rays, specifically retinol. Therefore, it’s best to layer your products at night. This also allows the active ingredients to work more effectively as your body works to repair itself while you sleep.

Pay attention to the way you apply them.

Applying your face oils and serums by gently massaging them into your skin helps improve circulation. A nice massage also delivers a fresh dose of oxygen, waking your skin up and giving your complexion a healthy, radiant glow. Using a jade roller can help, too! Let your serum fully absorb. Wait a minute or two after you apply your serum before your next layer of product. This ensures that your serums have fully seeped into your skin.

Everyone can benefit from using face oil or face serum.

As long as you’re choosing the right products for your skin type, everyone can benefit from using and layering serums and oils. By adding them both into your daily skin care routine, you’re treating the skin with a targeted ingredient and then sealing it in with a barrier that nourishes and hydrates your skin. In short, face serums target specific skin concerns and face oils moisturize and hydrate. Both play a role in helping your skin to look brighter and happier. Play mix and match with different face oils and face serums until you find what works best for your skin

Whether you’re an oil person or a serum person (or a little bit of both),  Fachie Market has the right product for you. 

• Facial Serums Collection
• Facial Oils Collection