Using Serum for Months But Your Face Remains Dull & Breakout? Oops, You Might Be Making These 6 Fatal Mistakes, Bestie!

Bestie, Why Isn’t Serum Making Your Skin Glow, But Instead Causing Breakouts?

Hello, Beautiful Sister! Salwa here, ready to chat with you about the secrets to glowing and healthy skin. How are you doing today? Hope you’re all cheerful! Well, today I want to discuss something that often causes distress for skincare enthusiasts. You’ve been diligently using serum, but why aren’t the results what you expected? Sometimes it even gets duller, acne appears everywhere, leading to severe breakouts. Ugh, doesn’t it just make you want to cry?

Serum is like a superhero in our skincare routine, you know! Its active ingredients are truly potent for tackling skin problems, from dullness, dark spots, to making your face super glowing. But, if you’ve been using serum and the results aren’t as expected, don’t rush to blame the serum, okay! Let’s try to introspect ourselves. Perhaps there are mistakes in how you’re using it. Who knows, you might be unknowingly making these 6 fatal mistakes that make your serum ineffective, or even cause new skin problems. Come on, let’s check them out together so our skin can love the care we give it even more!

Fatal Mistakes That Make Serum Ineffective (Even Cause Breakouts!)

It’s really important for us women who want to look our best to fully understand how skincare products work and how to use them, especially serums. In a tropical climate like Indonesia, which is often hot and humid, our skin needs extra attention. Dust and pollution also add to the challenges for our skin. Well, serum should be the savior. But if it becomes the culprit for acne, wow, we need to fix our usage immediately!

Here are 6 mistakes that are often made unknowingly:

1. Incorrect or Skipped Skincare Routine:

   This is the most common mistake, Sister! Skincare has an order that we really need to pay attention to. Starting from cleansing your face, then toner, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning. If anything is skipped, the results can be suboptimal. For example, applying serum directly without cleansing your face first. Dirt, dust, and makeup residue are still there, how can the serum penetrate? Not only that, toner is crucial for restoring the skin’s pH after cleansing, so the serum can work more optimally.

   Besides that, try to pay attention to the combination of your skincare ingredients. Not all ingredients can be mixed, you know! If you combine them incorrectly, it can cause skin irritation, redness, and even severe breakouts. The best advice is to use a complete routine from the same brand, or if you want to mix and match, consult an expert first, okay!

2. Using the Wrong Serum Dosage (Too Much or Too Little):

   Sometimes, we think that the more product we use, the faster and better the results will be. Eits, don’t be mistaken, Bestie! For serum, a little is enough, you know. Usually, 2-3 drops are sufficient or as per the instructions on the packaging. If you use too much, your skin can get ‘shocked’ and cause irritation or breakouts. In fact, if you use too little, there will be no effect at all. So, pay attention to the dosage, okay!

3. Using Serum Too Frequently (Exceeding Recommendations):

   Similar to the previous point, using serum too often can also be risky. Serum has potent active ingredients, so the skin needs time to ‘adapt’ and ‘process’ the ingredients. Using it too often, for example, more than twice a day (morning and night), can actually make your skin sensitive, dry, or even breakout. Just follow the usage instructions on the packaging or recommendations from your favorite beauty consultant. Patience is key, Sister!

4. Not Allowing Time Between Skincare Products:

   This also happens often! After applying toner, you immediately layer on serum. After serum, you immediately apply moisturizer. However, our skin needs time to absorb each product, you know. Allowing a pause of about 30 seconds to 1 minute between one product and another will help each layer of skincare work optimally. If you layer them directly, the ingredients can ‘compete’ to absorb, and the results will be suboptimal. So, take a deep breath first, enjoy the process, then move on to the next product, okay!

5. Applying Serum Incorrectly:

   How you apply serum also has a big impact, you know. Avoid rubbing serum too harshly onto your face. Just gently pat with your fingertips or gently sweep from the inside to the outside of your face. The goal is for the serum to be absorbed perfectly without causing skin irritation. If your skin is sensitive, you can try applying the serum to your palms first, rub it a little to warm it up, then pat it onto your face.

6. Not Protecting Skin from Sun Exposure (Skipping Sunscreen):

   This is the most ‘terrifying’ mistake for the skin! Serums often contain active ingredients that make the skin more ‘open’ and sensitive to sunlight. If you use serum but forget to use sunscreen in the morning, well, it’s all for nothing, Sister! UV rays can actually damage the skin more severely, worsen dullness, cause dark spots, and even increase the risk of skin cancer. So, serum must always be accompanied by sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every morning and reapply if needed. Never skip sunscreen, okay!

Effective Solutions to Make Your Serum More Potent!

Okay, Bestie, now that we know the mistakes, it’s time for us to fix how we use our serum, okay! Besides paying attention to the points above, here are some additional tips to make your skin glow more and be problem-free:

• Choose the Right Serum for Your Skin Problem: There are many types of serums with different ingredients. First, understand your skin type and the problem you want to address. Vitamin C serum is good for brightening, Niacinamide for oil control and acne scars, Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, and Retinol for anti-aging.

• Perform a Patch Test: Before using a new serum on your entire face, try it first on a small area like behind your ear or jawline. Wait 24 hours to see if there are any negative reactions like redness or itching.

• Consistency is Key: Skincare results take time and consistency. Don’t switch products too often. Give it at least 1-3 months to see significant changes.

• Pay Attention to Diet and Lifestyle: Healthy skin comes from within. Make sure you drink enough water, eat nutritious food, get enough sleep, and manage stress well.

• Schedule Professional Treatments: Sometimes, our skin problems need an expert’s touch. Treatments like regular facials, mild chemical peels, or lasers at a trusted beauty clinic can be effective solutions for stubborn skin problems and maximize your serum results. At your favorite beauty salon, we can help analyze your skin more deeply and provide the most suitable treatment.

Remember, Beautiful Sister, healthy and glowing skin isn’t just about expensive products, but also about how we care for it correctly. Don’t let your efforts with serum go to waste due to small mistakes. If you have further questions or are very confused about what products to use, don’t hesitate to chat with me or my team! We are ready to help you achieve your dream skin!

Every skin is unique, Bestie! So, it’s really important for us to talk to each other and find the best solution for your beauty. Never hesitate to ask!

Let’s start being more meticulous in caring for our skin from now on. If you feel you’ve done all the steps above but your skin problems are still not resolved, or you want to try more intensive treatments with faster results, don’t hesitate to book an exclusive consultation and treatment session at our salon! We have treatments that can help you overcome dullness, breakouts, and make your skin auto-glow.

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