🌞 Tips for using serums by time zone! Morning and night, they’re different like this 🌙
Serums, there are so many of them, so you’re wondering which one to use first, right?
In addition, these days, there are many cases where they’re divided into ‘morning serum’ and ‘night serum’, so
“Do I have to use this only during the day?”, “Is it okay to apply it at night?” It’s not uncommon to get confused.
However, you don’t have to think too clearly, “Morning is only for morning” and “Night is only for night.”
It’s much wiser to refer to the characteristics of the ingredients and the time zone according to your skin condition.
☀️ Morning serum, light and refreshing!
Since mornings are busy,
I like serums that are light, absorb quickly, and organize my skin.
For example, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and purslane extract are representative.
Vitamin C brightens your skin tone,
and hyaluronic acid provides moisture to keep your skin moisturized all day long.
Purslane and niacinamide can help with soothing and whitening.
Just because it’s good to use in the morning doesn’t mean you can’t use it at night.
If your skin is comfortable, you can use it at night, and conversely,
even night serums can be used in the morning depending on your skin type.
In the end, the important thing is to talk to your skin and adjust it.
🌙 Night Serum, time for intensive care!
Night is the time when the skin regenerates the most.
That’s why it’s a good time for thicker concentrated serums or anti-aging ingredients.
The representative ingredients are retinol and peptide.
✅ But, do you have to use retinol only at night?
Originally, retinol was weak to light and could cause irritation,
so it was basic to use it at night.
However, these days, technology has improved,
so there are many products that contain low-irritation retinol or retinol alternative ingredients (e.g. bakuchiol) that reduce skin irritation.
So, the number of retinol serums that can be used during the day is increasing!
However!
Since retinol is basically an ingredient that is sensitive to UV rays,
you should definitely apply sunscreen when using it in the morning.
If you have sensitive skin or are trying retinol for the first time,
I recommend using it only at night at first and gradually adjusting the cycle.
✅ When to use peptides OK to use!
Peptides are ingredients that are mild and help the skin barrier.
So you can use them freely in the morning or at night,
and you can use them without any burden even before makeup.
You can think of them as an all-purpose care item that you can use without worrying about irritation.
💡 Final tip
It is important to use serums according to the characteristics of the ingredients and your skin condition.
Check your skin condition in the morning and at night, and what ingredients are in the products you use, and adjust your routine.
👉 Are you curious about various serums and ampoules?
If you want to compare various serums and ampoules that can be used in the morning and at night at a glance,
check out the Empress Korea Serum & Ampoule Collection!
