Hydrating Serums: My top picks
One of the most important factors for achieving healthy skin is hydration. When your skin is dehydrated, it can appear dull, lifeless, and can be more prone to wrinkles and fine lines. I always talk about the importance of Keeping your skin hydrated and one of the best ways to do this is by using a serum in your skincare routine.
Serums act as a lightweight moisturiser that penetrate deeper into your skin, delivering a high concentration of active ingredients. They are formulated to target specific skin concerns, such as hydration, brightening, and anti-aging and can contain ingredients like Vitamin C, which can help to brighten and even out your skin tone, or retinol, which can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
When looking for hydration you want to focus on serums that contain Ingredients Such as hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, helping to keep your skin plump and hydrated. I always advise that you apply any serums containing hyaluronic acid to damp skin, allowing the serum to draw the moisture from the water or mist rather than from your own skin.
IF I am looking for an extra hydration hit I will layer my serums, starting with the lightest formula working up to the more creamy CONSISTENCY. I often layer 2 or 3 serums as part of my routine always leaving a few minutes in between each application ensuring each serum has fully absorbed before going in with the next.
If you are looking to add extra hydration into your skincare especially during the winter months here are some of my favourite hydrating serums to try:
Avène Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum - Dedicated to dermatology, Avène offers expert skincare products specially developed for sensitive skin.
Lancôme ADVANCED GÉNIFIQUE SERUM - inspired by microbiome science, restores healthy, younger-looking skin.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum - A night serum formulated with hyaluronic acid to deliver up to 72-hour hydration.
VB x Augustinus Bader Cell Rejuvenating power serum - designed to reduce redness and boost radiance by harnessing the power of science-led TFC8® technology and calming niacinamide.