Q and A. Why do I need a serum AND moisturizer? What is the difference?

Serums contain concentrated ingredients that have the ability to correct and protect the skin. These products have the ability to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin (the dermis and hypodermis) to target skin care concerns. Common concerns which serums are made to target include: Wrinkles, loss of firmness in the skin, hyperpigmentation (sun damage), lack of radiance/ luminosity, redness and sensitivities, acne and blemishes.

Moisturizers are to be used AFTER your daily serum. The hydrate the epidermis (top layer of the skin) and enhance the abilities of your serum.You should use a separate moisturizer for day, night, and eye. Day time moisturizers contain ingredients to prevent your skin to free radicals and environmental exposure. They are often lighter in texture than night moisturizers. Night moisturizers contain ingredients to assist the skin in its reparation process while you sleep. These thicker moisturizers insure that moisture does not escape the skin during the night. The skin around the eye area is different from that of the rest of the face and as such it requires a specific eye care moisturizer. The skin around the eye area is prone to the accumulation of milia (tiny white pumps) due to heavy product usage. These bumps can only be safely removed through the process of lancing which must be performed by a licensed esthetician or physician. The skin around the eye are is 10x thinner than the rest of the facial skin. It is the first area to display signs of aging. Eye areas also have specific concerns. These include puffiness, dark circles, loss of firmness, and wrinkles.