There is something magical and mysterious about this beauty product.
The word'essence'has almost spiritual connotations, suggesting the intrinsic nature of sometthing, and conveying a sense of magic and mystery. Let's discover what has made hlf world fall in love with this product.
As you have learned, the objective of toners is to hydrate the skin and balance its pH, so think of an essence as a high-powered version of that treatment, containing such a concentration of the active ingredients that the results are greatly multiplied. Do you need more hydration? Want to reduce wrinkles? You're in luck, because there's an essence for everything! Essences don't have cleansing properties, but if you take a quick look at their composition, you will see how effective they can be.
This step is simple, as essence is applied just like a toner. It can be patted onto the skin using light touches, or - even easier - can be decanted into a spray bottle and applied over the face.
01After applying a toner and waiting for it absorb, apply the essence following the same method of application.
02Alternatively, pour a little essence onto a cotton wool pad or directly in the palm of your hand and apply it with soft touches to the skin.
03Spray the essence over the face and dab it in with your fingers until completely absorbed.
The consistency will vary greatly from one essence to another: some are very liquid, while others are more like gels. Don't worry too much about consistency, as the ingredients it contains are more inmportant.
There is a great deal of confusion about essences in the Western world due to lack of information. Despite their consistency, they are nothing like a cleanser. They are applied as one of the intermediary steps of the beauty routine (after toner and before serum) and should be used before applying make-up so that the active ingredients can penetrate the pores. We like to say that an essence is like a fruit nectar - a mixture of vitamins and nutrition for your skin!
A miraculous liquid is a small bottle.
We don't know what you think, but we associate this product with luxury, perhaps because a single drop of serum has such a concentration of ingredients that it seems like liquid gold. Perhaps you have also heard about ampoules, which are tiny containers of even more concentrated forms of serum. Whatever format you prefer, the serum is used in exactly the same way.
If you want to adress a particular issue - perhaps how to highlight your face, reduce wrinkles or eliminate imperfections - serum is the product for you. Its small molecules penetrate easliy into the pores, allowing active ingredients to reach deep into the skin. Serums are light because they are water-based. This means they are abosrbed in a matter of seconds and leave a very fresh sensation.
The key to succesful application lies in using the correct quantity and applying it with care. There are different ways to apply a serum, but they are all equally effective.
How to apply a serum:
01After double-cleansing, then applying toner and essence, place some drops of serum in the hand.
02Apply to the cheecks, chin and forehead and massage gently, using soft touches with your fingers so that the skin absorbs the serum.
An alternative method consists of mixing some drops of serum with your day cream and then applying it to the face. This technique works well if you trying a new serum, especially one that has an active ingredient, such as vitamin A, that can sometimes irritate sensitive skin. If your skin reacts well to the mixture, you can place the serum directly on your face the next time you use it.
'All serums are expensive and don't last.' How many times have we heard this? If you use the serum correctly, every small botlle should last! The formula of these products is to concentrated that a few drops are more than suffient to achieve the results you want. 4 drops is enough, so use an eye dropper to release just the required amount. With regard to price, a serum is usually a little more expensive than a cleanser or toner because its ingredients are stronger and therefore last longer. But you're worth it, right?
