When you’re constantly dealing with dry, tight and flaky skin, the quest for the right skin care products can be a tad frustrating. While moisturizers usually do a good job of keeping skin plump and hydrated, there are days when your skin craves some extra pampering and attention—especially when snow season kicks in and your skin gets blasted with icy cold air and indoor heating on a daily basis. And that’s where serums and boosters come in.
No longer as intimidating as they once were, serums have now become the weapon of choice of skin care junkies everywhere. And for good reason. These bottles of potent active ingredients are formulated to address just about every skin concern and are particularly known for their ability to deliver intense hydration. That’s because serums are lighter in consistency and smaller in particle size, making them more efficient in penetrating the layers of your skin, explains board-certified dermatologist Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD.
How Serums Help Dry Skin
While we typically rely on moisturizers and face oils for our daily dose of moisture, those looking for serious hydration may need to add a more targeted approach that serums and boosters offer. “The main difference is that serums penetrate deeper into the dermis,” says board-certified dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, MD. “Moisturizers, on the other hand, act more on the surface of the skin, repairing dry skin and decreasing scaling,” he explains. Read more
