Serum & Cream

Serum is the most concentrated and finest molecular repair product in a skincare routine. Its core advantage lies in its ability to penetrate the stratum corneum and perform its functions deep within, something lotions or creams cannot match. From a dermatological perspective, lotions are primarily responsible for locking in moisture, while serums address specific concerns such as dullness, fine lines, or compromised skin barriers by providing highly effective and concentrated repair. The correct layering order is: toner → serum → cream, to ensure maximum absorption of active ingredients.

Recommended Products:

• SOS Booster Zero-Second Deep Hydrating Serum
• Supermoon Glimmer Night Serum

Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) is one of the most scientifically backed and versatile active ingredients in dermatology today. It can simultaneously regulate oil production, minimize pores, even skin tone, and strengthen the skin barrier. Vitamin B5 is renowned for its excellent hydrating and repairing properties, locking in moisture at a cellular level and accelerating barrier repair, making it especially suitable for skin with a damaged barrier or in need of intensive hydration. Several serums under Herbs' Oil incorporate these two major ingredients, combining scientific formulations with botanical bases to deliver gentle yet highly effective repairing benefits.

Recommended products:

• SOS Booster Deep Hydration Serum
• SOS Booster Anti-Pollution Hydrating Mask

Serums can be used both morning and night, but their functions differ. Morning application focuses on hydration, strengthening the skin barrier, and combating daytime oxidative stress. Nighttime application, however, works with the skin's self-repair mechanisms during sleep for deeper, longer-lasting results. How to use serum: After cleansing and toning, dispense 2–3 drops or 1–2 pumps into your palm, gently pat onto your face until absorbed, then apply moisturizer. If using multiple serums, it's recommended to layer them from thinnest to thickest.

Recommended products:

• SOS Booster Instant Deep Hydrating Serum
• Supermoon Glimmer Night Serum

Repair serums are highly suitable for sensitive skin; the key lies in the purity and targeted nature of the ingredients. It is recommended to prioritize serums containing natural botanical repair ingredients such as Vitamin B5 (panthenol), aloe vera extract, hyaluronic acid, or calendula extract. These formulations effectively soothe redness, strengthen damaged barriers, and do not irritate fragile skin. Herbs' Oil's serum series strictly selects ingredients according to clean beauty standards, free from known irritating additives, making them suitable for daily use on sensitive skin.

Recommended products:

• SOS Booster Deep Hydration Serum
• Chamomile Calendula Toner

Hydrating serums, which focus on instantly replenishing a large amount of moisture, often contain small-molecule hyaluronic acid and are suitable for dehydrated skin in urgent need of hydration. Moisturizing serums, on the other hand, combine both hydration and long-lasting moisture retention, building a hydrating barrier with multi-layered ingredients, making them suitable for maintaining skin moisture levels over the long term. For dry skin and during seasonal changes, it's recommended to choose a moisturizing serum that offers both hydration and moisture retention. For oily skin, a lightweight, watery texture is ideal, where hydration without heaviness is key.

Recommended Products:

• SOS Booster Deep Hydrating Serum
• Beauty Sleep Plumping Oil