Mama! You Need To Add A Face Serum To Your Pregnancy Skincare Routine STAT

You probably have your pregnancy skincare routine all sorted. Cleanse, mask, moisturise, and apply sunscreen, what else could there possibly be? Face serums, maybe? If you still haven’t added a face serum to your skincare mix, then we are sorry to break it to you, but you are missing out on a lot. 

Face serums have already taken the beauty world by storm. They are designed to deliver essential nutrients to the deepest layers of the skin to give it a supple and soft appearance. Serums are far more concentrated than regular creams and help tackle many pregnancy-related skin concerns such as dryness, dark spots, and pigmentation.

But how exactly can you incorporate this beauty elixir into your daily routine? What are its benefits? Let’s dive in to know more.

What Is A Face Serum

Face serums are lightweight skincare products, designed with just one goal in mind! To deliver a high concentration of active ingredients to your skin. Serums work a tad bit differently than the other products in your lineup. Since they contain hyper-concentrated levels of active ingredients, they help deliver immediate results to your skin concerns.

But that’s not it. The best part about serums is that they are super customisable to your skin type and concerns. This means that you can choose a face serum depending on your skin concern.

Reasons To Incorporate A Face Serum In Your Pregnancy Routine

The benefits of adding a face serum to your pregnancy skincare routine are vast. Soothe, hydrate, plump, nourish, you name it, and your serum will take care of it. However, there is one thing you should keep in mind. Although serums are a great addition to your skincare routine, they shouldn’t replace any of your other skincare products.

Pair your serum with your usual cleanser, moisturiser, and SPF to see the magic. With that said, let’s have a look at some of the reasons you should add serum to your skincare regimen.

To Brighten The Look of Dull Skin

With pregnancy, there comes a lot of bodily changes and you may find yourself feeling fatigued frequently. This can also lead to loss of radiance in your skin. 

A face serum can help replenish and rejuvenate your skin and bring back the glow. Look for serums with skin-restoring vitamins such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. Apply the serum both morning and night to illuminate the look of your skin and reveal more youthful-looking skin.

To Minimise Appearance Of Dark Spots

During pregnancy, many women experience skin conditions such as melasma and hyperpigmentation that can result in the appearance of discolouration, dull skin, and dark spots.  However, regularly applying a facial serum with a formula consisting of glycolic acid can clarify the skin to reveal radiant skin and a renewed complexion. Remember to apply the serum both in your A.M. and P.M. routine to reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolourations in the skin.

To Reduce Fine Lines And Wrinkles

If you want to build an effective anti-ageing skincare routine, you must consider adding a facial serum to it. However, make sure to check the ingredient list first and always choose products with pregnancy-safe ingredients. Look for a serum with Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and Bakuchiol, that deeply hydrate the skin, and smoothen fine lines and wrinkles. All these ingredients are safe and won’t harm your growing baby. Apply the serum to hydrate the skin, repair any skin damage, and reduce signs of ageing.

To Hydrate Skin And Make It Plumper

Serums are generally formulated with small molecular weights so that they can deliver the hero ingredients deep within your skin, where they work a number of miracles to help achieve desired skincare results. This also helps to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin from within and reveal a brighter and plumper complexion. Apply just a few drops of face serum and follow it up with your sunscreen to get a hydrated, supple, and dewy complexion. 

To Treat Acne-prone Skin

Now, if you thought facial serums can’t help the most frustrating skin concern, i.e., pregnancy acne, think again! All you have to do is look for a serum with safe and acne-killing ingredients. To treat your acne-prone skin, choose a serum that combines benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Applying it regularly can kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce breakouts, and even remove scarring.

To Protect Against Sun Damage

During pregnancy, your skin becomes super sensitive. It can react adversely to external aggressors such as sunlight and pollutants. To help prevent sun damage, you should consider incorporating a serum with Vitamin C and ferulic acid. These ingredients repair damage caused by UV rays, hydrate the skin and reveal a more even-toned complexion. Always apply your facial serum before stepping out to prevent sunburn and other sun-induced damage.

The Right Way To Apply A Face Serum

Now that you know all the reasons why you should be adding a facial serum to your skincare regimen, it’s time to know how and when to apply it. You should typically apply the serum in the second or third step of your skincare routine. That means directly after your cleanser and toner (if you use it). 

Smooth a pea-sized amount of serum on your clean, dry hand. Massage it all over your face and wait for about 30 seconds to layer your remaining products, such as spot treatment, moisturisers, and sunscreen. If you are still confused about this skincare order, just remember that you should always layer your products from the thinnest to the thickest consistency.

Including a facial serum in your pregnancy skincare routine can transform your skin and make it look at its absolute best. It will help your skin feel hydrated, youthful, and more radiant. However, always make sure to choose face serums that are plant-based and have pregnancy-safe ingredients.