Adding serum to oily skin seems counter intuitive – but, far from exacerbating the problem, the right blend can work wonders” I was told by my Therapist. She then went on to give me examples but, if I’m truthful I can only remember the one I could relate to, being “ylang ylang helps regulate sebum”. She then went on to explain something quite simple but will stay with me for a long time and that was to think of facial serums as the ‘food’ for skin and moisturisers the ‘water’. Skin needs both to keep it soft and supple, so it made sense when my Therapist demonstrated how to apply the serum: applying the oil to three fingers of one hand by placing the tip of a finger as a plug and tripping the bottle up quickly; quickly rubbing the tips of the corresponding fingers of each hand together; tapping the fingers over the face, then gently massaging in. She then followed this with a moisturiser, which I was told, acts like a protective seal. I was told to apply cautiously, only using as much serum as your skin needs – usually three or four small drops is enough. It should sink in quickly, so is your skin looks greasy ten minutes later, you’ve used too much.
Claire Morris, Client of The Royal Parade Beauty