This is sponsored content from SkinCeuticals written by Cori Ramos, lincensed aesthetician and SkinCeuticals educator.

Maintaining proper moisture levels does more than ward off dryness, and proper hydration fights visible skin changes caused by the natural aging process as well as external damage. Moisture comes in many product forms, yet serums rank among the most effective since these skin care treatments feature the highest concentrations of ingredients. They also target specific skin concerns and can be layered for a truly customized experience.

With a long-standing commitment to healthy skin, SkinCeuticals offers a range of powerful serums that provide hydration and corrective benefits for a variety of skin types. These targeted treatments deliver the hydration skin needs to combat aging while improving skin’s overall health and appearance.

Hydrate and Firm with SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Intensifier Serum

In addition to providing a hefty dose of moisture, this advanced serum amplifies the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid over time. For benefits beyond surface hydration, this clinically proven formula also features proxylane (which is sustainably sourced from beech wood) to support the skin’s structural protein matrix and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Licorice root and purple rice extracts also preserve hyaluronic acid. As an added bonus, this daily-use serum also complements in-office injectables.

Hydrate and Restore Radiance with SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel

With a high concentration of hyaluronic acid for instant surface hydration and plumping, this oil-free gel features a lightweight, fluid texture that absorbs quickly, boosts radiance and leaves skin supple. With vitamin B5 to promote skin barrier repair, this hydrating serum can be used on its own for oily and acne-prone skin or in conjunction with a daily moisturizer for skin that needs extra hydration.

Hydrate and Soothe with the SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel

Since hydration is especially important for sensitive skin, this botanically based gel serum moisturizes while calming irritation and redness. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, cucumber and mulberry extract, this non-comedogenic serum addresses discoloration and even soothes inflamed acne-prone skin. Use as a stand-alone moisturizer or with other hydrators.

Hydrate and Exfoliate with SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator

A true multitasker, this oil-free hyaluronic acid serum serves up hydration and exfoliation in one simple step. It balances moisture levels, smooths skin and diminishes surface lines while revealing radiant skin. Offering gentle yet effective enzyme-based exfoliation to promote smoother skin, kombucha enhances your glow. It also reinforces the skin barrier and matches the skin-resurfacing power of a 20% glycolic acid treatment without the irritation.

How to Build a Serum Regimen with SkinCeuticals

Combining serums helps you target unique skin concerns. When doing so, consider these examples.

Your concern: Skin discoloration

The goal: Promote cell renewal and enhance radiance

The serums: In the morning, apply SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense followed by the Retexturing Activator. Use Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight alone 1-2 nights a week and the Retexturing Activator on other nights.

Your concern: Acne

The goal: Promote cell renewal and maintain proper moisture levels

The serums: Use the Retexturing Activator in the morning, and alternate this serum with retinol in the evening. Follow with Phyto Corrective Gel if you’re using a prescription-based retinoid or experiencing inflamed acne. Hydrating B5 Gel can be used after other serums, retinol or retinoids for extra hydration.

Your concern: Aging

The goal: Encourage cell renewal and increase hydration levels while improving surface lines and wrinkles

The serums: Use the Retexturing Activator in the morning followed by SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 or Hydrating B5 Gel if you have oily skin or live in a humid climate. Apply H.A. Intensifier around the eyes and lips or all over the face for an extra plumping effect.

Your concern: Dehydration or sensitized skin

The goal: Promote cell renewal, increase hydration, calm irritation and prevent dehydration

The serums: In the morning, apply Phyto Corrective Gel and Hydrating B5 Gel for soothing and lightweight moisture. Use the Retexturing Activator in the evenings.

Three Serum Rules You Need to Know Before You Go

To make the most of the hydration and corrective benefits of any serum (or combination of serums), they must be used the right way.

1. Apply serums after cleansing, toning and applying topical antioxidants, but before moisturizer. Topping serums with a lotion or cream helps seal in hydration and active ingredients.

2. Serums play nicely together, and layering products addresses multiple concerns ranging from acne and redness to discoloration and other visible signs of aging.

3. When using multiple serums, start with the lightest or thinnest consistency since those absorb the easiest. If you have multiple serums with similar consistencies, apply the one you’d like to absorb first.

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