A serum for improving the youthful appearance of skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles may include sodium silicate; glycerin extract; pullulan; propylene glycol; magnesium aluminum silicate; and xanthan gum. The serum may also include water; rosa damascena flower extract; acetyl hexapeptide—8, caprylyl glycol, water extract; cucumis sativus fruit extract; glycyrrhiza glabra root extract; phenoxyethanol; and ethylhexylglycerin. The serum may be made by a specific process to ensure desired properties.