The many uses of Ampoules I bet you never knew

Ampoules, first introduced by the Koreans, are fast becoming a skincare staple and there’s good reason for it. With its higher concentration of active ingredients, they promise to promote better skin health and deliver more effective results for various skincare concerns such as acne, pigmentation, dullness and aging.

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Here are a few ways you can incorporate ampoules to your daily routine for better skin!

#1 Apply ampoules directly to skin

Including ampoules into your daily skincare routine is certainly one of them. Twice a day, after cleansing and toning your skin, massage your desired ampoule into your skin and ensure that the product is completely absorbed into the skin. Finish with serums or essences to complete the skincare routine. If you are doing theses steps in the day, be sure to top it off with a good amount of sunscreen containing at least SPF 30 to keep your skin well protected.

#2 Adding ampoules to other products

If you’re not into makeup and don’t have time to apply your makeup products one at a time, simply fix a few drops of desired ampoule with your regular moisturiser. This ensures your skin takes in the benefits of your ampoules the same time you are moisturising.

Alternatively, you could mix your favourite ampoule with your foundation. Most who use this method find their skin appearing extra glowing and healthy, counteracting any negative effects your makeup might have on your skin.

Or if you prefer to focus the use of your ampoules on specific treatment areas, you can add the ampoules after you have applied your foundation, simply by pressing into your skin with your fingertips. This not only allows you to concentrate on the treatment areas, it will also help to impart a glow to your skin.

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Watch out for these

If your skin is reacting negatively to the ampoule, such as redness or swelling, stop using the ampoule immediately. Due to the higher concentration of active ingredients found in ampoules, most are recommended to be used 1 to 2 times a week. There are some meant for daily use. Regardless, it’s important to follow the instructions to ensure you are using them correctly.