It's an open secret that if you live in the city, your skin takes a harder toll.
There are many contributors to this. Road congestion means your daily commute is longer. Construction, fossil fuel, dust and smoke mean skin is exposed to a dirty environment. Add balancing work and family life to the plate and you can say goodbye to exercise, mindful eating or even self-care.
A good skincare routine cannot offset these aggressors, but helping skin recover goes a long way to keep it healthy. Skincare brand Aesop has reformulated its popular serum called Lucent, a lightweight, vitamin-rich product that's made for city dwellers looking for a boost of skin goodness.
Aesop education manager Winnie Lai says the skin is influenced by many things—what we eat, the length and quality of sleep and how manage stress, among others.
She says the serum has a light texture and finish, making it suitable for those with combination and oily skin, and for those residing in hot, humid climates.
"The Lucent Facial Concentrate is a potent hydrating serum formulated to replenish and balance the skin. The lightness is ideal for those who dislike oil-based hydrators and heavy creams, but still desire concentrated doses of vitamins, intense hydration and nourishing botanicals,"
The serum comes with skin-balancing sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C) and barrier-supportive niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help even the appearance of skin, while sodium carrageenan boosts moisture and provides sustained hydration.
Rose otto, sandalwood and frankincense essential oils are included for their nourishing properties.
Lai says for best results, dispense one to two pipettes—roughly half a teaspoon—onto the hands and gently massage onto cleansed and toned skin, from forehead to neck.
