In the huge world of skincare, some products remain a mystery with endless versions, ingredients, and treatments that may feel like only experts can decipher. Fear no more, here is a simple guide created by our certified estheticians to understand skincare serum types, ingredients, and recommendations.

Skincare serums are concentrated formulas that focus on a specific treatment depending on the main ingredient. The thin, liquid consistency of a serum combined with potent ingredients helps penetrate the skin to get better results, and is well-known that serums are the boost to have faster visible results and to keep the skin hydrated.

They must be applied after cleansing and before moisturizing to allow the skin to absorb the powerful concentrate and then layer with the next steps in your skincare routine. Some brands like Bioline Jatò use a combination of science, biotechnology, and nature to create cleaner, powerful formulas along with innovative delivery systems that allow the deeper penetration of these ingredients into the skin giving superior results, high tolerability, safety, and efficacy.

Since each ingredient works with a specific skincare treatment, here are the four most common types of serums and what they do along with their most common ingredients.

Hydrating

one of the most known uses of a serum is to deeply hydrate the skin and prevent hydration loss. Their main ingredients are the popular Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Aloe Vera, among others.

We recommend using Bioline Jatò Aqua+, Lifting Code, and Dolce+ lines which offer high-quality results thanks to their additional ingredients Physcomitrella Extract,Antartic Algae Extracts, Blueberry Extract, and Blackcurrant Extract.

Brightening

A serum focused on brightening targets hyperpigmentation and discolouration that get on the way to the skin’s natural brightness and glow. Vitamin C is the top player in this type of serum due to its powerful antioxidant properties that help reduce dark spots and boost radiance by protecting the skin from environmental factors. This type of serum is applied during the daytime routine.

Our esthetician recommendation is Bioline Jatò DE-Ox C Evolution line that contains 3 forms of Vitamin C – 1 hydrosoluble, 2 liposoluble; Oxishield, Ectoin, and Maslinic Acid for protection, and AGL Dipeptide for compactness.

Another recommended line is our Bioline Jatò Primaluce Exfo and White with double action of Brightening and Exfoliating. Its main brightening ingredients are Radiance White Complex (Hydroxyapatite, Cysteine & Glutathione), Advanced White Complex (Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Radiance White Complex), and a Soothing Agent for hydration.

Exfoliating

This type of serum is used to remove dead cells from the skin, reduce sebum, and unclog pores for a smoother appearance. Common ingredients are the family of acids called Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Salicylic Acid, and Beta Hydroxy Acid. The power of these ingredients can help skin prone to acne to reduce inflammation and breakouts.

Adding to the recommendation above of our Bioline Jatò Primaluce Exfo and White, the Exfoliating Action contains AHAs Alpha- Hydroxy Acids, PHAs Poly- Hydroxy Acids, and the PHA- AHA Evolution of Japanese Cedar and Larch Extracts.

Anti-aging

A favourite of many as the skin becomes more mature with age, mainly targeting wrinkles and texture. There is a variety of natural and chemical ingredients that can be used to promote softer lines and elasticity such as collagen, retinol, and moringa.

We recommend using the clinically tested Bioline Jatò Vita+ line with skin identical lipids, Biotech Collagen, and Vegetable oils, along with the Age Beauty Secret line with Biotech active ingredients of Oleostsminal, Tomato Stem Cells with natural active ingredients Moringa oil and Undaria Seaweed with hi-tech active ingredients of the Energy Booster Complex and Bioactive Peptide.

As simple as this may sound, remember the powerful and concentrated formulas that involve a skincare serum, it is crucial to always have the guidance of a skin expert before trying a major combination of them. Always be mindful of your skin progress and/or reactions to keep improving your routine from the inside out. Our experts are one message away from helping your skin and business thrive, the only thing to do is reach out to [email protected] and we will be delighted to start our journey together. Cheers to enhancing our natural beauty with powerful ingredients and partnerships!