Which serum should I use for my skin?

Serums are concentrated, powerful active formulas designed to address specific skin concerns. They work deeply by delivering their active ingredients and essential fatty acids.

At La Canopée, we offer three serums that correspond to three different cosmetic functions: purifying, antioxidant, or ultra-nourishing.

How should I apply the serums?

You can do it in two ways:

- The first is to add a few drops of your serum to the palm of your hand along with your day or night cream, mix them together, and apply the blend to your face and décolleté. Very effective, a few drops of serum are often enough to meet your daily needs. This also allows you to customize your serum usage from day to day, depending on what your skin requires.

- The second way is to apply the serum purely to your face after your day and/or night cream.

BEAUTY TIPS: We always recommend applying oily serums as the final step because fats are more occlusive. Simply put, they create a protective barrier that seals in hydration within the epidermis and provides skin comfort and elasticity thanks to essential fatty acids.

Which serum for my skin?

Now it is a matter of knowing which cosmetic function you wish to prioritize. At La Canopée, we offer three serums and therefore three functions:

Purifying Essential Synergy Serum:

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If you have blemish-prone skin, a tendency to get oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), or hormonal blemishes, the Purifying Essential Synergy serum is the right choice!

An intense purifying synergy, this serum is composed of a dry, non-comedogenic oil that helps regulate sebum secretions by rebalancing the hydrolipidic layer. It also contains a synergy of essential oils that will fight blemishes by sanitizing and purifying the epidermis, while aiding in the healing of lesions.

This serum is suitable for all skin types that have blemishes, whether they are dry and sensitive, or oily!

The base of the serum is organic virgin jojoba oil. It is known for being nourishing, healing, rebalancing, and having a sebum-regulating effect! Different essential oils that work in synergy are then added to this base. Organic fine lavender essential oil provides its relaxing, antiseptic, and especially healing properties. Organic tea tree essential oil, the queen of antibacterials, is a broad-spectrum antiseptic and antifungal (ideal for fighting acne). Petitgrain bigarade essential oil has numerous properties, notably calming, soothing, balancing, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerating. Finally, lemon essential oil, which consists of nearly 70% limonene, is cleansing, bactericidal, detoxifying, and fights against excess sebum.

That is quite a number of properties that allow you to effectively fight acne and skin blemishes!

Super Plant Antioxidant Serum

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Are you looking for effective anti-aging prevention and to protect your skin from external aggressors?

This is THE serum to choose!

This oily serum is a concentrated synergy of Super plants that fights cell oxidation and therefore premature skin aging. Ideal for anyone looking to prevent skin aging, regardless of skin type (dry, normal, or oily).

How do antioxidants work?

You hear about antioxidants often, but how do they act?

Antioxidants (there are many in nature) create a protective barrier on the surface of the skin. When in contact with external aggressors, this barrier oxidizes instead of your skin. Thus, using antioxidants daily drastically slows down cell oxidation, which is to say, their aging.

Cécile, chemical engineer at La Canopée and co-founder, explains how antioxidants work by using a comparison:

"It's just like in cooking: when we pour a little lemon juice on an avocado or a fruit cut in half so it doesn't turn brown. By putting lemon on it, we form an antioxidant protective barrier that prevents the avocado or the fruit in question from oxidizing too quickly. It's exactly the same principle."

Rich in antioxidants, the Super Plant Antioxidant Serum is an essential anti-aging prevention ally. It also nourishes the skin for more comfort and elasticity.

Virgin macadamia oil, very rich in palmitoleic acid, is a recognized anti-aging agent. The matcha green tea powder present in the serum is composed of polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C to provide powerful antioxidant activity. It is also an excellent skin softener thanks to its astringent quality. To complete the antioxidant action, the serum also contains organic rosemary essential oil as well as vitamin E, a pure antioxidant that boosts this entire serum to provide you with a concentrate of effectiveness!

A synergy that will restore your skin's radiance and comfort!

Ultra-Nourishing Oil-Based Serum:

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If you have tight, dry, sensitive, or reactive skin; if you are looking for soothing and comforting treatments for greater skin comfort and elasticity: this serum is made for you!

A concentrate of precious vegetable oils, this serum is a treatment very well-suited for sensitive, dry, and damaged skin, but also for mature skin experiencing a loss of elasticity and bounce.

The oils that compose it work together to nourish and regenerate the skin, restoring its comfort and elasticity thanks to the essential fatty acids and vitamins it contains. Organic virgin baobab oil is very rich in vitamins (notably A, D, E, and F), which helps the epidermis to regenerate. Hazelnut oil, rich in oleic and linoleic acids, omega 9, and tocopherols, has anti-radical properties (read: anti-aging prevention) that make your skin more supple. The hazelnut fragrance is very gourmand and addictive!

Virgin macadamia oil protects skin cells from oxidation. It restores and seals moisture into the different layers of the epidermis. Finally, organic virgin sesame oil also contributes its synergy of essential fatty acids to nourish and rebalance the skin.

Use without moderation as soon as your skin feels tight and dry; this serum will be your best nourishing ally!

You now know all the secrets of our serums, I hope these tips help you make your choice!

Also, know how to listen to your skin and its needs. Do not hesitate to alternate between serums and cosmetic functions for radiant and healthy skin!

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Have a beautiful day to all beauty explorers, and see you soon at La Canopée!