Difference between Serum and Cream

What is the difference between Serum and Moisturizer?

Which is better, a cream or a serum? Should you put on first, the cream or the serum? During the day or at night? Are a cream and a serum the same thing? Should you use one or the other, or both? Which product is more effective, the cream or the serum?

First of all, we must tell you that if you already use natural and organic cosmetics with pure, non-toxic ingredients, like all our products, both creams and serums, they will work wonders for you.

But if you have any doubts, read on to the end, because in today's post we'll tell you which of these products will best suit your skin type.

When we go shopping for natural cosmetics, we always find moisturizers on the shelves alongside serums. The multitude of varieties of these products available is also overwhelming.

But, after many years, most people still don't know the difference between a moisturizer and a serum .

These are the million-dollar questions, and the time has come to answer them so that we can finally understand what each one is for and which one is best for our skin type.

Cream

Moisturizing creams with natural ingredients have a creamy texture and provide hydration and nutrients to our skin.

They offer basic but essential care to keep your skin hydrated and protect it from external agents such as cold, dryness, and pollution.

Since it's a thicker product, it may take a little longer to absorb, but if it's a quality product, it won't take more than 1 minute.

This is because the organic oils we use are pure and cold-pressed, so they retain all their vitamins, trace elements, and antioxidant properties. The skin recognizes them as food and absorbs them immediately.

Types of facial serum

Serum is a product characterized by its high concentration of active ingredients, so it should be used in smaller doses.

It's very light and usually has a gel, fluid cream, or oil texture. It absorbs easily and doesn't leave the skin greasy, so it can be used simultaneously with other creams to maximize the treatment's effects.

There are different types of serums. We can choose one or another depending on the results we want: extra hydration, nutrition, anti-aging properties, anti-spot treatment, etc.

Its results are faster and more visible in the short term.

What are the differences between a serum and a moisturizer?

Now that we've learned a little more about what each of these products is and what it's used for, let's compare them from different perspectives to better understand their differences:

• The texture is the first thing you notice: serums tend to be more fluid and lighter; they can have an oily base like our oil-based serums, or they can be a light emulsion, like our brightening serum from our anti-aging line. Creams are usually thicker , requiring a larger amount of application than serums, and they will provide more hydration.

• The ingredients : The serum has a higher concentration of active ingredients, which is why it is always applied in smaller quantities and its absorption and effectiveness is immediate.

• Its penetration : The creams work on the epidermis, and in our case also on the dermis, even in some cases on the deeper layers. The serum penetrates to the dermis, and even the hypodermis , especially it contains very regenerative and antioxidant active ingredients. That is why the creams can

  in protecting and maintaining to a greater degree the most superficial layer of the skin (stratum corneum) while serums are distributed in deeper layers.

• Its function : serum usually has a more specific nourishing, regenerating, repairing, antioxidant, anti-wrinkle function, while the function of a cream is usually more focused on hydrating and protecting the skin from daily external aggressions.

• Its application : the serum is applied in small doses and its absorption is immediate, while the cream requires a larger amount of product.

• Price : You've probably already guessed which one is more expensive. Serums tend to be more expensive, given their high concentration of active ingredients . However, since smaller amounts are needed , they last longer, especially our oil - based serums, which last for several months.

So, which is better, serum or moisturizer?

At this point, you'll have realized that these are complementary products, not substitutes, so the answer is that it's ideal to use both products, but at what time of day?

• For more damaged, dry, dehydrated, or malnourished skin , it's best to start using both simultaneously. We'll see how in the next section.
• For healthy skin , we always recommend using both, but at different times of the day, or combined. In the next section, we'll give you some tips and tricks for proper application.

As you've seen, both cosmetics serve different purposes. Not using one of them would be like not using deodorant because you've already put on perfume.

With any of our organic creams , you'll protect your skin, while with our facial serums , you can repair and treat it more deeply.

What comes first, serum or cream?

This question of whether to use a serum or a cream first is very common. Once these doubts are cleared up, we can tell you that we can start using an organic cream in our skincare routine from age 20, or even earlier if necessary, to keep our skin hydrated and nourished. Serums are best used from ages 25-30, to improve the various aspects our skin needs: dark spots, hydration, nutrition, wrinkles, firmness, etc.

If your skin needs special care, we recommend a cream and serum, both day and night:

• Use the serum first , as it is absorbed immediately and will enhance the effects of the cream, which we will apply after 1 minute.
• Another option we like is to mix the cream and a few drops of the serum in the palm of your hand, rub them together to blend the two products, and apply with a gentle upward massage. If you haven't tried this last option with our organic serums and creams, we recommend doing so as soon as possible, and you'll see the results of radiant skin immediately.

If your skin is well hydrated and nourished, you can apply:

• The cream during the day , as it will provide you with the extra hydration you need during the day.
• The serum at night , before sleeping, because it is the time of maximum cell renewal and when the active ingredients will have greater ease of penetrating our skin.

Treatment ritual: videos of organic cosmetic application

You can watch our application videos on each product page in our online store. Here are the videos of a complete ritual:

1.- Cleansing and Makeup Removal, you have 2 videos, one of makeup removal with Clear Look oil , and another video of double cleansing , first with the makeup remover and then with the organic soaps.

2.- Toning, the second step of your ritual is the application of facial toner , in the video we explain how to use our toner to close pores and balance the skin.

3.- Moisturize. In this step, we apply a facial cream that best suits your skin type. You can see how to apply it in the video. And remember, our creams are formulated without water. To moisturize, we use organic aloe vera juice, which provides regenerating active ingredients.

4.- Nutrition: As we have already explained, depending on the condition of your skin, you will need to use a serum in your daily routine . You can apply it before or with the cream, or just at night.

And don't forget that less is more. Our motto of Botanical Minimalism isn't accidental, as you should use just the right amount of products. Just because you use more doesn't mean the effect will be faster or more noticeable.

We hope this post has been helpful and that from now on you can make the most of the potential of these cosmetics. To do this, you should always look at the percentage of organic ingredients, the higher the better (ideally, it should always be above 80%). This way, you'll ensure that your cosmetics are sustainable, with pure, clean ingredients that are non-toxic to you or the planet.

And we hope to see you on our social media . As always, we try to share all the secrets of natural cosmetics so you can choose the best products for you and that make you feel good.