Imagine your skin as a time machine: every day it collects memories, emotions, moments... and even a few traces of the past! That's where an anti-aging facial serum comes in: it's like a beauty superhero, ready to fight wrinkles and give a fresh, radiant look.

In this article, we will explore the importance of incorporating an anti-aging serum into your beauty routine, when and how to apply it to make the most of its benefits, and why choosing one based on your skin's specific need is essential.

Here’s exactly what you’ll find:

• Anti-Age Face Serum: What is it and What are its benefits?
• When to Apply Anti-Age Serum
  • An Example of a Beauty Routine
• How Long Should You Wait Between Applying Serum and Cream?
  • Why Apply Serum Before Cream?
• The Benefits of Using an Anti-Age Serum
• Which Serum to Use Based on Your Skin Type
• Our Anti-Age Serum Recommendations
  • Pure Actives
  • Bioactive No-Age Serum
  • Proage Ultra Serum
• Conclusion

Anti-Age Face Serum: What is it and What are its benefits?

An anti-aging face serum is a cosmetic product specifically designed to combat the signs of aging on facial skin. It consist of a lightweight formula, usually water-based or gel-based, that contains a high concentration of active ingredients aimed at improving skin quality and counteracting the effects of time.

Indeed, as we know, our skin tends to loose tone, elasticity and hydration over time, resulting in the typical signs of aging: wrinkles, dryness, dark spots, thinning skin and enlarged pores.

This is precisely where a precious ally comes into play, helping you on your quest to always feel young and radiant! An anti-aging facial serum, one that's hydrating, firming, and anti-wrinkle, should be used especially during the skin aging prevention phase, as it can delay the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of elasticity.

Using an anti-aging facial serum will help prevent skin aging by preserving the skin's natural structure and function, making it more resilient and less prone to problems like dryness, irritation, and photoaging.

So, what does it do?

An anti-aging serum will help to:

• Keep skin hydrated
• reduce the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines
• improve skin elasticity 
• even out skin tone, reducing discoloration
• protect the skin from the action of free radicals

When to Apply Anti-Age Serum

Applying an anti-aging serum is just one small step among many in a perfect beauty routine, but your skin will notice amd thank you!

To fully maximize the benefits of the serum, which we will explain further in this article, a face serum should be applied twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. Let's see why!

• In the morning, your skin will need a hydration boost to wake up feeling great! Apply the serum to your face, neck and décolleté (Yes, all 3!) to create a nourishing and hydrating base that will prepare your skin for the next step of your day cream and sunscreen. Using the serum in the morning helps protect your skin from environmental damage and free radicals throughout the day.
• By evening , your skin will have weathered the day's hardships: sun, wind, cold, heat, pollution, and general stress. When you get home, after gently removing makeup, reapply your anti-aging serum. Skin regenerates during sleep , so applying the serum before bed allows the active ingredients to work deeply , promoting cell repair and renewal. 

Using it every day is a bit like giving your skin a cup of coffee in the morning - it wakes it up, energizes it, and prepares it to face the day with maximum radiance!

An Example of a Beauty Routine

Following our recommendations you will discover how to include the anti-aging serum in your morning and evening beauty routine.

Morning beauty routine:

• Step 1: Gently cleanse your skin with a cleanser suitable for your skin type, such as our Mirtilla Cleansing Mousse , suitable for everyone! 
• Step 2: tone , if you use a toner, apply it after cleansing to prepare the skin for the serum, we suggest our Pomegranate Active Constitutional Water, antioxidant and anti-aging.
• Step 3: apply the serum, pure, directly on the face, or added to 2 drops of Hyaluronic Acid
• Step 4: apply the moisturiser. After letting the serum absorb, apply a moisturising cream to seal in hydration, such as our Pomegranate No-age Face Cream or our Lift & Defence Face Cream.
• Step 5: Always conclude your morning routine with the application of sunscreen, we recommend you the Antipollutin firming face cream - High Protection SPF 30
  

Evening beauty routine:

• Step 1: deeply cleanse your skin, using, depending on your skin, the Oil Gel Cleanser or the Concentrated Cleansing Face Butter alone or in combination with the Mirtilla Cleansing Mousse for a double cleansing tailored to your needs. 
• Step 2: Tone. If you use a toner, apply it after cleansing, to prepare the skin for the serum. We recommend you our Pomegranate Active Constitutional Water, an anti-aging and antioxidant toner.
• Step 3: apply the face serum, pure or added to 2 drops of Hyaluronic Acid.
• Step 4: apply the moisturiser. After letting the serum absorb, apply your favourite night moisturising cream, we recommend you our Deep Care Night Face Cream.

Naturally, based on your skin type, you will choose the products that best suit you. But in these beauty routines that you have just read there is a common element, a small nuance that will make the difference in your daily skincare... and if it's not so obvious then we will repeat it!

After applying the serum, always wait for it to be absorbed before proceeding with the cream!

How Long Should You Wait Between Applying Serum and Cream?

After applying the face serum, you should wait about 1-2 minutes before applying the moisturizer. This short interval, allow the serum to be absorbed correctly by the skin and penetrate effectively. 

In particular: 

• The Serum's active ingredients will be absorbed more easily: serums are formulated with active ingredients in high concentration that need time to penetrate the skin. Waiting a few minutes ensures that the serum is fully absorbed. 
• Your beauty routine will be more effective: if the moisturizer is applied too early, it may create a barrier on the skin that prevents the serum from being absorbed correctly.
• The skin will feel smooth and non-sticky: letting the serum to dry. you prevent the skin from feeling tacky and ensure that the following cream doesn't slip off but is properly absorbed.

At this point, you might have one last question, and we have got the answer ready for you!

And that is:

Why Apply Serum Before Cream?

There are several reasons why this application sequence is effective. Let’s go through them:

• Formulation and texture: serums have light, concentrated formulas with a watery or gel consistency that allows for rapid penetration into the skin. They contain high concentration of active ingredients and are designed to penetrate deeply. Creams, being thicker and richer, create a hydrating barrier on the surface of the skin that helps seal in the moisture provided by the serum. 
• Effective absorption: the serum, being lightweight and fast-absorbing, penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, where it can target specific concerns, such as wrinkles, dark spots, or dehydration. The cream, applied afterward, helps prevent moisture loss and locks in the benefits of the serum. 
• No interference! The serum's active ingredients can penetrate the skin more easily when there are no other products covering or blocking their absorption. If the cream were applied first, it could prevent the serum from penetrating the skin effectively.

The Benefits of Using an Anti-Age Serum

A we mentioned at the beginning of this article, the anti-ageing serum can be a great ally in your fight against skin aging! In particular, we want to shift the focus to prevention because as they say... It’s better to prevent than to fix!

For what concern skin aging, fortunately, there is nothing to treat, as it is a completely natural process that we all face as time goes by. But if you want to always look young and radiant and, above all, if you care about your skin, then here are the benefits of using an anti-aging serum.

First of all, as just mentioned, by applying an anti-aging face serum before the moisturising cream, your skin will be prepared to better absorb the other products in your routine, maximizing the overall benefits. 

As a result, we'll enjoy benefits such as:

• Visible reduction of wrinkles: anti-aging serums often contain ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid that help stimulate collagen production and fill in fine lines and wrinkles, making skin appear smoother and more youthful.
• Improved skin elasticity: well-hydrated skin retains moisture, appearing firmer and fuller.
• Skin tone uniformity: anti-aging serums are often formulated with ingredients such as Vitamin C which helps lighten dark spots and discolorations, promoting a more even and luminous skin tone. 
• Counteracts the action of free radicals: thanks to antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental damage caused by free radicals and UV rays.
• Stimulation of cellular regeneration: thanks to the action of ingredients such as retinol, which can accelerate cell turnover, promoting skin renewal and improving its texture and radiance.
• Targeted treatment: serums are formulated with high concentrations of active ingredients, making them particularly effective in addressing specific concerns such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and dehydration, allowing for a precise and intensive action. 

Now all we have to do is choose the serum that best suits our skin type!

Which Serum to Use Based on Your Skin Type

The choice of an anti-aging serum must be tailored to your skin type and your specific needs.

• For dry skin --> use a serum with highly hydrating ingredients such us Hyaluronic Acid, to maintain hydration and fill in fine lines caused by dryness. 
• For oily skin --> use lightweight, non-comedogenic serums with ingredients like Niacinamide, Azelaic acids, and Peptides, which will help reduce the appearance of pores and improve skin texture without weighing it down. 
• For sensitive skin --> use serums with soothing ingredients like Vitamin E, to calm your skin and prepare it for hydration.
• For skin with dark spots --> use a serum with lightening ingredients like Vitamin C, to even out your skin tone. 

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La Saponaria's anti-aging facial serums 

Pure Actives

The Pure Actives are facial serums with a light and impalpable texture that adapt perfectly to any skin type, from the youngest and most impure to the most mature and dry. They all have and anti-aging function and can be used pure on the face as a serum, or as a booster, adding 1 or 2 drops to your face serum or face cream.

They can be used alone or in synergy with each other and are:

• Hyaluronic Acid: the ultimate anti-aging treatment, with plumping, nourishing, and deeply hydrating action for the skin's deepest layers.
• Coenzyme Q10: it has a truly protective action, as it can restore the lipid barrier, and its antioxidant action gives the face a younger, fresher appearance. It's the only Pure Active in an oil-based formula.
• Plant Collagen: the plant-based alternative to animal collagen with anti-aging, smoothing action and an instant wow effect.
• Fermented Complex: Korean-inspired active with anti-aging, anti-spot and smoothing action.
• Phytoretinol: the natural alternative to retinol with anti-aging, regenerating and lifting action, a Vitamin A equivalent with maximum skin tolerability. 
• Niacinamide + Zinc: it's a powerful serum with sebum-regulating, soothing, and protective action, able to prevent the appearance of new imperfections while reduce oil production, leaving the skin less shiny and its texture more refined, even, and radiant.
• Peptide Complex with Sacha Inchi: it's key benefits are toning, firming, and plumping, and its remarkable properties can be used not only for facial skincare but also for the décolleté.
• Vitamin C: with its powerful antioxidant properties, it helps slow down free radical damage and has a uniforming effect, reducing dark spots and refining skin texture. It gives the skin exceptional radiance, leaving it fresh and glowing.
• AHA Peel: the only monthly treatment, for deep skin exfoliation, with a regenerating and smoothin effect. The final touch for a truly complete skincare routine. 

Pure Actives can be used both morning and evening, and none of them are photosensitizing

To choose the Pure Actives best suited to your needs, you can consult our table below or take our Pure Actives Test!

In addition to, or alongside, the Pure Actives, you can choose one of our targeted treatments:

No-Age Bioactive Serum 

The No-Age Bioactive Serum is a true elixir of youth and regeneration. Thanks to high performance ingredients obtained through advanced cosmetic biotechnology, it gives the skin timeless tone and radiance. It's the ideal product to start preventing the appearance of wrinkles, soften existing ones, and achieve smooth, plumped skin. Suitable for the eye and lip contour. 

It can be applied both morning and evening, after cleansing your face and before using your favourite cream. Massage gently, allowing your sking to absorb the serum's precious ingredients, paying particular attention to critical areas (forehead, eye contour, lip contour). Consistency and regulariry will reward you!

Proage Ultra Serum

The Proage Ultra Serum is an anti-aging, regenerating, and repairing certified organic serum based on Ceramides and Phytoretinol. It is an ideal facial serum for mature skin, including sensitive types, thanks to its formula rich in precious ceramides. Ceramides are molecules naturally present in our skin and are essential for the integrity and balance of the skin barrier.

It also contains Phytoretinol with regenerating action and Peptides with brightening and toning effects for a more even, firm, and refined complexion.

Conclusion

Using an anti-aging serum is a key step in skincare for anyone looking to maintain a youthful and healthy appearance over time. It’s not just an extra step in your beauty routine, but a crucial strategy to preserve and enhance your skin’s health and look. With regular and targeted application, you can effectively address signs of aging and help your skin appear younger and more radiant!

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