As a dermatologist in Kochi, this is a very common question that i get asked during consultation,
With the cosmetic market booming, people are tempted by instagram ads and reels to try out different serums with tall claims of giving glowing skin.
At what age should you start face serums?
In my opinion, 18 years and above.
Adolescent skin under age 18
When you are adolescent, you skin undergoes a lot of changes under the influence of hormones during puberty. A few adolescents start getting acne breakouts and skin becomes more oily. While such specific problems need to be treated, adolescent skin in general needs only a good moisturiser and if required, a sunscreen.
18-30 years
If you have normal skin with no specific skin concerns like acne or eczema, you can start using a vitamin C serum in the morning under your sunscreen and hyaluronic acid serum for extra hydration at bedtime.
30 years and above
You can continue with vitamin C serum with sunscreen in the morning and incorporate a retinol serum at bedtime to prevent fine lines and postpone signs of ageing.
As a dermatologist, I always advise my patients to keep their skin care routine simple and not get carried away by the tall claims of influencers marketing various products on social media.
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