Layering Serums the Right Way: What Indians Get Wrong

Layering Serums the Right Way: What Indians Get Wrong

Skincare in India is booming—and with it, serums have become the holy grail of targeted treatments. But ask most people how to layer serums, and you're bound to get confused, conflicting advice. Should Vitamin C come before Niacinamide? Can you mix BHA with Hyaluronic Acid? And is there really a “right” way to apply them?

Let’s break down the serum layering mistakes most Indians make, and how to fix them—while spotlighting two powerful formulations: the Neuhack Pigmed 20% Vitamin C Serum and the KLIR Acne + Pore Serum.

❌ Mistake #1: Applying Serums in the Wrong Order

The Rule: Apply from thinnest to thickest consistency.

Many Indian users apply heavier or oil-based serums first, blocking lighter, water-based formulas from penetrating. Always start with the serum that absorbs fastest.

Correct Order Example:

  1. KLIR Acne + Pore Serum (water-light, Niacinamide + BHA-based)

  2. Neuhack Pigmed 20% Vitamin C Serum (slightly thicker, antioxidant-rich)

📝 Pro tip: Wait 30–60 seconds between layers for maximum absorption.

⚠️ Mistake #2: Mixing Incompatible Actives

Active ingredients can be powerful—but when mixed incorrectly, they can also irritate your skin.

Common Problem Pairings:

  • Vitamin C + AHA/BHA (can be too harsh together)

  • Niacinamide + Strong Acids (may cancel each other out if not spaced)

✅ Safe Routine with KLIR & Neuhack:

  • Morning:

    1. Neuhack Pigmed 20% Vitamin C Serum – protects from UV damage & brightens

    2. Follow with moisturizer and sunscreen

  • Night:

    1. KLIR Acne + Pore Serum – unclogs pores, reduces breakouts

    2. Lightweight moisturizer

🧠 Vitamin C is best used in the AM, while BHA-based serums are ideal for the PM.

💧 Mistake #3: Skipping Moisturizer After Serums

Many users assume serums alone are enough. But serums deliver actives, not deep moisture.

🧴 Always follow up with a moisturizer to lock in benefits—especially after applying potent actives like:

  • 20% L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C in Neuhack Pigmed)

  • 2% Salicylic Acid (in KLIR Acne + Pore Serum)

🔁 Mistake #4: Not Letting Skin Adjust to New Serums

Indian skin types vary greatly—from oily and acne-prone to dry and sensitive. Introducing multiple actives at once can cause purging or sensitivity.

🛠 Solution:

  • Start with alternate-day use

  • Gradually build to daily use

  • Use a patch test behind the ear

🧪 Quick Layering Routine for Indian Skin (Oily/Acne-Prone)

Morning:

  1. Gentle cleanser

  2. Neuhack Pigmed 20% Vitamin C Serum

  3. Lightweight moisturizer

  4. SPF 50 sunscreen

Night:

  1. Mild foaming or gel cleanser

  2. KLIR Acne + Pore Serum

  3. Non-comedogenic moisturizer

🌟 Final Thoughts

Layering your serums the right way can transform your skin—but it starts with understanding how your skin reacts, what order to apply, and which ingredients to avoid combining.

Whether you're targeting pigmentation and dullness with Neuhack Pigmed or fighting acne and pores with KLIR, strategic layering is the key to visible results.

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