TIA'M 101

A GUIDE TO FIND YOUR PERFECT TIA'M SERUM

By Selene Nguyen ( TIA'M Editor Crew)  

TIAM My Signature C Source

HOW TO ADD VITAMIN C INTO YOUR ROUTINE?

Vitamin C comes in various forms, among those forms Ascorbic Acid or L-ascorbic acid (LAA) is the most potent and well research on. 

When it comes to the skin’s benefit, topical vitamin C shows clear and promising results. From fading skin discoloration like redness, sun spots, acne scarring, etc., strengthen the skin to protect it against harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays then encourage collagen production to minimize appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C is a powerhouse, so this is why it is such a popular active ingredient. 

The most effective way to incorporate vitamin C into your routine would be to start using vitamin c serum. With such high concentration of ascorbic acid, it will confidently deliver tremendous level of antioxidant to the skin and push skin’s cell turnover rate like no other. 

20% of ascorbic acid is powerful to show results in just a week!!!

The purpose of dark glass bottle of 20% Vitamin C in 30ml is to protect the product against sunlight. This concentrated serum has numerous of positive reviews thanks to its effectiveness against skin pigmentation, acne scars and smoothen wrinkles and fine lines. In fact, you could see the results that you long for in just 2 to 3 weeks of using. How amazing!

What is the best way to use it?

TIAM My Signature C Source is designed more for treatment skin care routine. If you are looking for treatment that specifically target those skin concerns’ areas like dullness, blemishes scars, fines line and wrinkles, this serum is for you. You can use the serum in the morning and/or at night. When use during the day, make sure to always wear sunscreen while using C Source before heading outside.

For who and what skin type?

This serum is suitable for anyone who has problem with blemishes and acne break out, is looking for a solution to diminish those acne scarring. 

For those with mature skin, this is an addiction treatment to your routine to reduce the fine lines and tighten pores. 

For those with sensitive skin, use with extreme caution as you could find it too stimulating. However everyone reacts differently, it always safer to start with a lower concentration then work your way up until your skin gets use to the higher concentration. You could also dilute by adding a few drops of this serum to your toner.

BOOST THE SKIN’S HEALTH WITH NIACINAMIDE AND VITAMIN C 

Niacinamide, AKA Vitamin B3 works to rejuvenate the skin, enhances skin’s luminosity and clarity due to its soothing property. It stimulates the synthesis of collagen and ceramide production to reduce excess sebum production and improves overall skin textures and hyperpigmentation spots.

Both Niacinamide and Vitamin C have brightening and boosting effects to the skin, delivers promising results for healthy skin complexion and radiant glow. 

On their own, they both are potent active ingredients. When combine together, creates a powerhouse combo on boosting the skin’s health and gives amazing results as they works together beautifully. 

TIAM Vita B3 Source

Dual action brightening effect with 10% Niacinamide and 2% Arbutin 

The new vibrant packaging look enhances niacinamide’s shelf life along with better protection against the sunlight. This concentrated serum has become a holy-grail product for so many skincare lovers who desire to “break-up” from their long existing skin discoloration spots and skin textures. 

What is the best way to use it?

TIAM Vita B3 Source comes in a 40ml bottle, is designed to apply evenly to the face, pat gently for better absorption. If you have been using niacinamide over time but want to explore a more potent option to specifically target dullness, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation as well as reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you should try this versatile serum. You can incorporate the serum into morning and/or night routine. When combine with TIAM Vita B3 Mist Toner would bring better absorption and effects to the skin. 

For who and what skin type?

For those that are beginners to niacinamide, it always safer to start with a lower concentration then work your way up until your skin is use to the higher concentrate. You could use this serum daily but at first start slowly, i.e. use 2 to 3 times a week and gradually increase the frequency.

This serum is for anyone who’s looking for intensive treatment to fade existing stubborn hyperpigmentation spots and visibly results for brighter complexion.  

For those with sensitive skin, you could dilute the serum by adding a few drops of this serum to your toner, serum or moisturizer to reduce skin irritations. Always keep in mind that people react differently so always patch test first before use.

Good news for those with oily and acne prone skin, this serum is great to regulate excess sebum (oil) production so no more unwanted shiny/oiliness look and feel. Even better that you would have options to choose from TIAM Vita B3 Source with 10% Niacinamide or TIAM Pore Minimizing 21 Serum with a whooping of 20% Niacinamide.

TIAM Pore Minimizing 21 Serum 

Hit Jackpot for the skin with 20% of Niacinamide and 1% Zinc PCA

20%, 2 times the Vita B3 Source! 20% of Niacinamide in a 40ml bottle of serum can boldly show the world that it is an all-around pores cares and improve appearance of pores like no other. This black bottle of concentrated serum has excellent feedbacks from customers around the world on how effective it works to not only reduce excessively sebum production, exfoliating dead skin cells but also minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores and brightening all at once in just 21 days. Wow, so unbelievable!!!

What is the best way to use it?

Due to its high potent concentration, it is best to add this serum to your night time routine to minimize irritation. If you would like to incorporate into your morning routine, please make sure to apply sunscreen following the treatment. After toning, dispense an appropriate amount then apply evenly to your face. You could also use it as a spot treatment to specifically target those areas of concern.

For who and what skin type? 

The serum itself is very watery with no scent. For those with sensitive skin, it always safer to start with a lower concentration then work your way up until your skin is use to the higher concentration. 

This serum is suitable for all skin types, especially if you have oily skin, enlarged pores and acne, need a solution to control skin blemishes and congestion, this is a must have serum, not to skip. 

TIAM Hyaluronic Water Plumping Serum

IMPROVE SKIN HYDRATION WITH HYALURONIC ACID 

Hyaluronic acid or hyaluronan is naturally produced by our body, presents largely in our skin, eyes and joints. Due to its water-retaining properties, it keeps our skin hydrates and strengthen our skin’s protective barrier.  

Hyaluronic acid surprisingly can hold up to a thousand of its weight which makes it a very popular humectant. Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid reduces as we age and the existing one also degrade. This results in premature aging signs, winkles and age-induced dryness. 

There are different forms of hyaluronic acid, divided into high, low, extra-low molecular, ultra-low and super low molecular weight. These weight determines how deep a form of hyaluronic acid can penetrate to the skin. Hydration is the key element for our skin to function, so a good blend of hyaluronic acid forms would moisturize deeply into the skin, prevent moisture loss and protect the skin at the same time. 

Extreme hydration with 6 types of Hyaluronic Acids

Topical hyaluronic acid is a great way to replenish our skin’s hydration. Additionally, hyaluronic acid provides extra supports for skin's elastin and collagen production, reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and offers antioxidant protection.

What is the best way to use it?

TIAM Hyaluronic Water Plumping Serum comes in a 40ml glass bottle with new vibrant packaging, designed to apply evenly to face in both morning and evening. If your skin has been feeling tight, you are experiencing flaky, dryness and loss of elasticity as well as firmness, incorporate this serum into your skincare routine to recover the level of hydration, promise that you won’t be disappointed with the overall results. Your skin will look plump, dewier and healthier than ever. 

For who and what skin type? 

This serum is suitable for any skin types, especially if you are struggling with dehydrated skin. When using hyaluronic acid, always make sure to prep your skin first with toner for optimum benefit as it’s better to apply on damp skin. 

For those with mature skin, this will bring extra hydration for your skin to reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Another beauty of this serum is that you could combine with any other actives due to its versatile nature. 

Combine with TIAM My Signature C Source for smooth, radiant skin effects or with TIAM Panthenol Moist Cream to fully lock in moisture and improve skin’s moisture barrier.