say goodbye to dull skin: the ultimate guide to botanical serums

What can a botanical serum do for your skincare routine?

The word ‘botanical’ is often used as a buzzword to market skincare products that are not truly plant-based. However, a genuine botanical serum contains plant-derived ingredients and is designed to penetrate the skin's deeper layers. It can be a great addition to your skincare routine, offering a range of benefits. These serums are typically more concentrated, and their botanical ingredients are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that enhance your skin’s health and appearance.

Here are some of the benefits of incorporating a botanical serum into your routine:

Hydration

Ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid help boost hydration. These ingredients draw moisture into the skin, keeping it plump and dewy, which is especially if you have dry or dehydrated skin.

Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Many plant-based ingredients, such as wildcrafted geranium or turmeric, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. These ingredients help soothe irritated or sensitive skin, reduce redness, and calm conditions like acne, rosacea, and eczema so your skin can begin to heal.

Brightening

Certain botanicals, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, and niacinamide (often derived from plants), help brighten the complexion and even out skin tone. They work by inhibiting melanin production, which helps fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage.

Anti-Aging

Plant-based retinoids, peptides, or omega fatty acids (from oils like rosehip or carrot seed oi) help stimulate collagen production, smooth fine lines, and improve your skin’s elasticity. Over time, this makes your skin look firmer, plumper, and more youthful. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a plant-derived, sulfur-containing compound that has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It can reduce inflammation in the skin, which can improve the appearance of acne and other blemishes. MSM can also enhance the skin's elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Balancing

For oily or acne-prone skin, botanical serums that include ingredients like tea tree oil, witch hazel, or horsetail help balance sebum production and prevent clogged pores. They also offer antibacterial and antifungal benefits, which helps reduce breakouts and blemishes. Horsetail is also a natural astringent that can tighten pores and reduce oil production.

Nourishing and Repairing

Plant oils (like jojoba and rosehip seed oil ) are rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins that nourish and repair your skin's barrier. Especially beneficial for dry, flaky, or compromised skin, they help restore moisture while strengthening the skin’s natural defenses.

Types of Botanical Serums 

We currently offer several face serums in the ästhetik skincare product range that include botanical ingredients:  

• hyaluronic serum: treats fine lines, dry skin and loss of firmness; can be used as a day serum and night serum
• retinol serum: treats breakouts, anti-aging, acne, blackheads; used as a night serum
• vitamin c serum: treats breakouts, anti-aging, dryness, hyperpigmentation; can be used as a day serum and night serum
• liquid gold serum: an organic anti-aging serum that treats fine lines, hypersensitivity, dryness, dehydration; can be used as a day serum and night serum 

When selected carefully, botanical serums like these can be a potent and natural way to target specific skincare concerns while supporting the overall health and vitality of your skin. They are particularly well-suited for those looking to incorporate plant-based, clean beauty products into their routine.