Essence is the new skin trend that we all have heard about. If someone is a skincare enthusiast then they must be surely aware about the essence and using it as a part of skincare routine. This is a K-beauty trend and forms the backbone of Glass skincare routine. They are beneficial for every complexion and skin type. Here is why one should incorporate them into their skincare routine.
How do they help?
Essence makes the backbone of the skincare regimen. It works the way similar to what primer does in a makeup regimen. It helps work other serums and leave on creams. They are often described as a cross between toners and serums. They are fast absorbing like toners and contain high concentration of active ingredients like serums. Essence is known to improve hydration of skin and help in fast absorption of other skincare products. Further high concentration of required active ingredients help skin becomes healthy and plump by protecting against free radicals and drying effect of environmental stress.
Let us take a deeper insight into their benefits.
1. Hydration and Moisturisation
The key to a healthy and glowing skin is hydration. If the skin barrier is intact and completely hydrated, it functions optimally and helps to keep the environmental irritants and pollutants away from entering the skin which can often cause dryness and premature ageing. Dryness can cause flaking and breaking of skin barrier making it more prone to environmental stress and leading to compromised barrier and skin health. Essence supports to keep skin barrier intact and hydrated and help nourish the skin cells by replenishing its moisture levels and providing hydration for longer duration. Further studies have shown that if skin is wet it becomes more absorbent and if it is dry it is cracked and brittle. Thus, a well hydrated skin is healthier, stronger and functions properly.
2. Plump Skin
It has been witnessed that with ageing skin tend to lose volume as a result of collagen and elastin loss. The plump skin starts looking deflated and sag. When skin is hydrated with essence it is moisturised and suppler. Essence consists of strong humectants and emollients that help absorption of water and replenishes the moisture giving it plumper and youthful look.
3. Skin Protection
Essence is rich in active ingredients as they contain high concentration of antioxidant rich ingredient which helps in fighting the free radicals. These actives protect skin from harmful effects of pollution and sun damage. Exposure to pollution and sun rays can lead to various skin damage like, dryness, tanning, inflammation and premature signs of ageing. These actives available in essence can save from damage by fighting free radicals and reducing the effects caused by them.
4. Skin Preparation
Essence helps enhance the skin health and increases the absorption of subsequent skincare product. Thus, it helps enhance the benefits of other skincare products as well. When skin is hydrated it easily soaks up active ingredients of oils, serums and concentrates that are applied on the skin. It gets absorbed into dermis and starts working for the betterment of skin health.
A lot of people confuse serums with essence. But we all need to know that essence is not a replacement of the serums. They both have their own role to play. Essence acts as a delivery mechanism. It prepares the skin for better absorption of more concentrated serum, oil or concentrate. Essence being light weight carries active ingredients deeper into the skin where they are required to maintain skin health. Serums on the other hand are formulated to target specific skin concern and hence, have their own special role to play in improving skin condition and keep it healthy and glowing.
How can we use essence?
Now we are fully aware of the benefits of essence. So, let us understand where to add essence in our skincare regimen. Generally, it is beneficial to apply products starting from light weight essence to rich serums and moisturisers. So, after through cleansing of the skin, shake a few drops of essence and gently press it on the face without any rubbing to let it absorb into the skin followed by serums, moisturisers and SPF.
Essence can enhance the skin health by adding the surge of hydration and better absorption of actives into the skin. This ultimately helps reduce the sun damage and damage done by free radicals and gives youthful and glowing skin.
Keep Healthy! Keep Glowing!