Are face serums really helpful for your skin?

Of late, serums are scoring high on the popularity scale with international celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Olivia Wilde and Charlize Theron.

"I can do without a slice of my favourite pizza but I simply can't do without the bottle of my face serum," said Theron in an interview to a UK-based magazine. While in west, women swear by face serums, in India, it is yet to get a foothold. So, what is so special about face serums and do you really reap any benefits from it? Since face serum is a gel-like product and combats issues on a particular area on the face and neck, it is absorbed easily by any skin type. Due to its texture, it also penetrates the skin more easily than lotions and moisturisers. Its due to their light and oil-free texture that make it suitable for every skin type. In fact, dermatologist consider it to be a dream cure for people with oily skin.It not only helps in combating acne but also gives oily skin the exact amount of moisturiser that it needs. Face serums are known to be rich in vitamins and age-defying antioxidant.All these qualities make it an ideal product for women who are battling wrinkles and other signs of aging. Here are a few ways in which you can use a face serum properly:
Wash your face and pat dry with a clean towel. Use just a one drop of serum and dab it on your face and neck. Give your skin some time to absorb it.

You should use serums only once a day and try to use it only before bed time.

Do not step out in the sun after using face serum.

You can mix your favourite moisturiser or night cream with one drop of serum and use it before going to bed.

If you have a sensitive skin, you must wait for 15 minutes after washing your face be fore you apply serum on your face.