“Beauty Talk” Highlights: “Serum or Moisturizer”, July 28, 2009

Posted on: July 29, 2009

This week on Beauty Talk I discussed the difference between serums and moisturizers. These products have very different properties and work in different ways. Moisturizers protect your skin from environmental damange and maintain the moisture balance within the skin. They typically have some active ingredients that can be found in a serum, but only a small amount. Serums are 100% pure active ingredients that help heal hydrate and can resurface the skin. The molecular structure of these ingredients are smaller than a moisturizer and therefore can easily penetrate the top layers of the skin for a more profound result. Both are necessary in a daily skin care regimen. I suggest after cleansing and toning, using a thin layer of serum, followed by a thin layer of moisturizer and finish with a thin layer of sunscreen.

SUKI, an all natural skin care line that I carry in my salon and on my online beauty store, makes wonderful facial serums. Suki’s Pure Facial Moisture - Balancing ($32 at evasbeautystore.com) is made of 100% organic botanicals to balance the skin’s production of oil while hydrating. Suki’s Pure Facial Moisture - Nourishing ($30 at evasbeautystore.com) restores vitality and suppleness to the skin, while still allowing the skin to breath.

Organic Recipes from Julie Gabriel

Julie Gabriel’s book, The Green Beauty Guide, has some wonderful organic homemade beauty recipes that I believe can be easy and quick alternatives to some store bought products.

Hair Mask for Brunettes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon vinegar, ideally apple cider vinegar
Warm water, enough to make a nicely goopy paste (usually 2-3 tablespoons)
Method:
Whisk all ingredients into a smooth paste. Shampoo your hair, squeeze out the water, and apply the mask evenly. Keep it on for 2-3 min while you exfoliate, shave, or massage your skin.
Try avoiding to let the mask drip into the hair line, as it may stain your skin resulting in a Mickey Mouse face (those who dye hair at home know the risk; remove the residue by dabbing the stains with rubbing alcohol or vodka).
Rinse off and style your hair as usual.
You can multiply the amount of cocoa and vinegar according to your hair length.
Active ingredients: theobromine in cocoa, lactic acid in yogurt, acetic acid in vinegar

Check out Julie Gabriel’s book for more great recipes!

11 Responses to ““Beauty Talk” Highlights: “Serum or Moisturizer”, July 28, 2009”

  1. Anna Antunes Says:
    July 30th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    Hi Eva, I love your program but I’m not able to hear it every Tuesdays.. Do you know if they have a repeat of your show. If not could they have a rerun?

  2. Anna Antunes Says:
    July 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Eva, I would like to purchase a serum I have oily skin I am 56 years old so I’m concerned with wrinkles also. Do you recomend Suki serum or the one by yonka. They are both on your website and you have recommended both on past shows. Thanks Anna

  3. evascrivo Says:
    July 31st, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Hi Anna,

    “Beauty Talk” re-airs on Wednesdays at 6a.m. ET. Thank you for listening!

    Best,
    Eva

  4. evascrivo Says:
    July 31st, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Hi Anna,

    For your skin type I would recommend Gobol 90 by Yonka. It’s an oil free firming concentrate that I think would be perfect for you. This product is not yet on my website, but you can purchase it by calling the salon at 212.677.7315. I hope this helps! Please let me know what you think if you decide to try it.

    Best,
    Eva

  5. wendy Says:
    August 4th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    Hi Eva,
    could you advise if know much about olay pro x line. they have the serum and the cream, and now that i now understand the differences of the two, would you have any information on this product. thanks so much.

  6. Lisa Says:
    August 5th, 2009 at 7:43 am

    Is there a podcast available of your show? I would love to listen to it on my IPod? I don’t have the IPod Touch or IPhone.

  7. evascrivo Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 8:29 am

    Dear LIsa,

    Unfortunately there isn’t a podcast of my show available, but check the weekly radio highlights on the blog, and let me know if you ever have any questions!

  8. evascrivo Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 8:41 am

    Dear Wendy,

    The Olay Pro X line is great if you are looking for retinol creams that aren’t as potent as the prescription creams. The form of retinol in the Olay Pro X line is gentle and easy for the skin to tolerate. I highly recommend this product line.

  9. Diane Baker Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Hi Eva, You spoke on Sirus about a product by Proctor and Gamble, Re lights for using in between highlights. Where can I find it? I have very fine hair, oily and need to wash it every day. Thanks, Diane

  10. evascrivo Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Hi Diane,

    Re Lights are a new product by Wella that are coming out this fall, so I don’t believe they are available just yet. I will try to update you all when they are available!

  11. Marilyn Anderson Says:
    January 1st, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Hi Eva,
    I think your radio show is very informative. Coult you tell me which serum you recommend for older saggy skin? I wish I could aford a face lift…..you have mentioned SUKI and the GOBOL - which one would be better for me - my skin is getting dryer and dryer of course….Thanks
    Marilyn

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