Life Sip: Facial Essence

Ten years ago, we were suspicious of serums – they say, why are they when there is a cream? Now the essence for the face is going through the same stage of acceptance. What it is for, how to use it correctly – details in this article.

What is facial essence in cosmetics

The fashion for multi-stage care came from Korea: girls in this country are ready to sleep and eat less, if only there was more time for beauty experiments. Only the morning beauty ritual they dedicate from an hour to an hour and a half – and in it, of course, there is a place for a cleanser, and tonic, and serum, and cream, and essence – and even pre-essence and post-essence. We will definitely write a separate article about the latter, but for now we will talk about essences, a relatively new, but (as it turned out) such a necessary product.

Essentsiya – this is not a tonic, although many confuse them. In appearance and consistency, the products are really similar, but their purpose is different. Tonic tones, and essence – additionally moisturizes and prepares the skin for the application of care. It is used after cleansing and toning the face – before applying serum and cream. What for? To enhance the effect of the latter. So that the skin received additional protection and became softer, firmer and more radiant.

Composition

The essence has an oil-free, lightweight, weightless texture. But at the same time, in terms of the concentration of useful components, it sometimes surpasses even a cream! In it you can find:

  • moisturizers (the task of the essence is to give the skin a few more sips of life-giving moisture, so without glycerin, hyaluronic acid and other “moisturizers” nowhere);

  • emollient components – for example, extracts of jasmine and rose (Who would refuse additional comfort?);

  • vitamins A, C, D, E, K and group B – without them, the skin is threatened with dullness, dryness and premature aging;

  • LHA and other acids – they exfoliate dead cells, accelerate renewal processes, make the skin smoother and more radiant.

Essences with jasmine and rose extract are wonderful!

Types of essences for facial skin

For our market, essence is a fairly new product, but there are already so many of them in stores that each of us can choose our own option according to our needs.

Moisturizing

As the name implies, these products actively saturate the skin with moisture. In principle, all essences can be called moisturizing, this is their main function. But these have slightly more moisture-retaining components.

Restorative

In addition to glycerin, hyaluronic acid and other moisturizers, these essences will contain components that awaken the skin, restore its protective functions, and improve its appearance. These products are best suited for aging, aging skin. They are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Cleansing

This essence can be used immediately after the basic cleansing of the face – it will remove residual impurities, narrow pores, even out and prepare the skin for care. These products are not recommended for everyone – for example, owners of dry skin should not use them, they will dry it even more. But for those who have oily, problematic skin, it makes sense to take a closer look at such products.

Tonic

Such essences can replace tonics, which means that their place in the beauty routine is immediately after cleansing. They refresh well, start renewal processes, give dull skin a healthy look.

Most often, the essence is used after cleansing and toning.

Review of the best essences

We are pleased to present Healthy-Food’s favorite products from this category.

Cosmetic water Life Plankton Essence, Biotherm

The manufacturer calls it basic care for all skin types, and it really is. Thanks to the legendary thermal plankton, the product renews, strengthens the skin, makes it radiant in a matter of days.

Essence Hydra Zen Essence, Lancôme

Thanks to rose and jasmine extracts, it perfectly soothes the skin. Thanks to moringa seed oil, it saturates with vitamins, makes the skin softer and more elastic. The essence has a very pleasant, delicate aroma, it quickly and decisively fights the effects of stress, instantly restores tired skin, soothes it.

Essence with iris extract Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence, Kiehl’s

Due to the extract of orris root and hyaluronic acid, it effectively moisturizes the skin and has an anti-aging effect. In addition, this essence gently exfoliates dead skin cells, accelerating the natural renewal processes.

How to choose an essence for the skin

Focus on your skin type and needs. Moisturizing essences are suitable for absolutely everyone, they are universal. Restorative, as already mentioned, are ideal for aging skin, toning – for dull, cleansing – for oily and problematic.

Moisturizing essences are universal. Restoring is relevant for aging, and toning is for dull skin.

How to use facial essence

The essence is used twice a day – in the morning and in the evening. First, you cleanse your skin, use a toner, and only then apply the essence. And here’s the best way to do it.

  1. Squeeze a few drops onto your fingers. Two or three is enough, the essence is an economical product.

  2. Gently spread it over your face. At the same time, do not rub, but as if lightly drive into the skin with soft, patting movements. In Korea, they say that the pads of the fingers should touch the skin 100 times. Let’s strive for it!

  3. After the end of the “massage”, apply products with a denser texture – serum and cream. The essence can also be applied with a cotton pad, but then the consumption of the product will be greater, and it will take about 2-3 minutes to wipe the face with it. Many people ask if it is possible to refuse the cream, because the essence itself is a storehouse of nutrients. Unfortunately no. The skin, like a person, cannot last long on a liquid diet alone. She definitely needs “solid” food. The cream with its dense texture seals the active ingredients and prevents them from evaporating.

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