YOGYAKARTA – Facial skin care needs to be adjusted to the needs. Because of the many skincare products, you need to know which ones are really needed and have specific targets if you want to add a new routine in skin care, especially facial skin. One of the skincare that has a specific target of achievement is serum.

Serum is used to add nutrients to the skin. In addition, it is also formulated from active ingredients that are tailored to the needs. Such a serum contains ingredients including hyaluronic acid, retinol, and peptides. Coupled with vitamins and other extracts that are antioxidants. Well, before choosing a serum product with a certain content, recognize the signs you need a serum in your daily routine care.

1. Signs of aging appear

Age cannot be denied, but signs of aging can be anticipated with the right choices in the context of facial skin care. In your 30s, the skin changes a lot. What used to be tight starts to loosen even the layer is too thin due to reduced natural collagen production. Finding an anti aging serum will not only help the skin look beautiful but will also add nutrients and the effect will make the skin more supple.

tanda kulit wajah perlu menggunakan serum
Illustration of signs of facial skin needing to use serum (Pexels/Оля еребцова)
2. Black spots

Many factors trigger dark spots on the skin. It could be due to scars, hyperpigmentation, or frequent sun exposure without effective skin protection. Whatever the cause, serum can be the solution. So it is advisable to use a vitamin C serum which is an antioxidant and protects the bad effects of ultraviolet light exposure on the skin.

3. Texture is not smooth

Changes in skin texture are caused by the buildup of dead skin cells. If you don't include an exfoliation routine for a long time, it can damage your skin. The characteristics of the accumulation of dead skin cells, the skin becomes rough and uneven. Then it's time to use a serum that is both exfoliating and moisturizing.

4. Acne prone skin

Acne is not only experienced in adolescence. This will last into adulthood because acne is triggered by the sebum produced by the sebaceous glands. When these natural oils combine with dirt and dead skin cells, the face becomes prone to breakouts. Therefore, you can use a daily routine that is useful for acne prevention. Actually, not only serum, you can routinely clean your face with the right facial soap twice a day or after exercising and sweating.

5. Puffy eyes

Staying up late and lack of rest, need to be paid off with a qualified facial skin care. Because if not, panda eyes and eye bags will appear. Facial serum is one of the skincare that can help you deal with problems with eye bags and darker skin under the eyes.

6. Laughter line appears

Maybe you are wondering, why every time you laugh, smile, and frown, you can see fine lines that are not as usual. This is an inevitable sign of aging. Some face serums work to overcome this.

7. Have eczema

Symptoms of eczema include dry skin and the appearance of rashes and painful pimples. To overcome this, it is wise to check with a dermatologist. So that the dermatologist gives advice and the right dose of skincare with antioxidants. Serums are also useful in this regard, helping to keep the skin moisturised, soothing, and smooth.

Have you ever experienced the seven signs above? Please note, that serum is only one solution. You can get a solution that suits your skin problem based on expert recommendations.


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