How to Use Anti-Aging Serums

We'd all like to find a fountain of youth so we could forever look young and radiant. That's not likely to happen, but anti-aging serums can be the next best thing. An anti-aging serum, sometimes called an anti-wrinkle serum, is a vitamin-rich liquid that is applied to the face. The antioxidant-rich serums are used to reduce fine lines and crow's feet and to firm up your skin.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Anti-aging serum
• Anti-wrinkle cream or moisturizing lotion

1. Wash your hands with soap and water before you apply serums, creams or lotions to your face.

2. Use a very small amount of serum each time you apply it. Unlike makeup that is meant to cover the entire surface of your face completely, the serum just needs to absorb into your skin. A little dab is sufficient.

3. Pour or squeeze out some of the serum into your palm. Rub both hands together to warm it up before applying.

4. Use one long upward motion to apply anti-aging serums to your face. You want your motions to work against the pull of gravity.

5. Remember to use anti-aging serums on your neck as well as your face. The serums contain vitamins A, B, C and D, which can help your skin remain elastic and firm. Firm skin is less likely to sag if you take care of it in your younger years.

6. Let your anti-aging serum absorb into your skin completely. Once your skin soaks them up, the antioxidants may reduce the number of harmful free radicals that can contribute to cancer and other diseases.

7. Pair your anti-aging serum with an anti-wrinkle cream or other moisture-rich lotion for best results. Use the lotion on your face after the serum has absorbed.

8. Apply anti-wrinkle serum twice a day to receive the full benefits of its nutrients. Apply it to your clean face after you have showered in the morning, before you put on your makeup. The second time can be before you go to bed at night, after cleansing.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the expiration date before you purchase an anti-aging serum. Because you use a very small amount at one time, you may have one bottle of serum for several weeks or longer. Make sure you will have plenty of time to use the serum before its active ingredients become ineffective.
• Anti-aging serums vary in terms of price ranges. The most expensive does not necessarily mean the best. Compare the active ingredients in several brands to find the serum that fits your budget. You may find the same chemical components appear in the most and least expensive brands.