In the world of skincare where trends come and go, few ingredients maintain their status as a staple like hyaluronic acid. This powerhouse ingredient has revolutionized the beauty industry, offering deep hydration for radiant, youthful skin. But what exactly is hyaluronic acid? How does it work and how should you incorporate it into your skincare routine?
What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in your skin, connective tissues, and eyes, and its primary job is to retain moisture, which contributes to skin hydration. As we age, our skin's natural ability to produce hyaluronic acid diminishes, leading to dehydration and loss of firmness. The skin's hyaluronic acid content can start to “decrease as early as twenty years of age and is reduced to half by the age of fifty.” This is why using skincare products with hyaluronic acid in them becomes crucial to improve “skin hydration, collagen and elastin stimulation, and face volume restoration.”
When incorporated into skincare products such as serums and creams, hyaluronic acid works as a humectant—drawing moisture from the environment into the upper layers of the skin. This temporarily helps plump the skin up, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Benefits Of Hyaluronic Acid For Your Skin
Powerful Hydration
By drawing water to the skin’s surface, it helps maintain optimal moisture levels, leaving your skin plump and dewy.
Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Dehydrated skin can make wrinkles and fine lines more pronounced. By infusing your skin with moisture, hyaluronic acid minimizes their appearance, giving you a smoother complexion.
Improves Skin Elasticity
Well-hydrated skin is firm and resilient. Using hyaluronic acid regularly helps to maintain your skin's elasticity, giving it that youthful bounce.
Boosts Skin’s Barrier Function
Hyaluronic acid strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, preventing environmental aggressors like pollution and harmful bacteria from causing damage.
How To Use Hyaluronic Acid In Your Skincare Routine
To maximize the benefits of hyaluronic acid here are the steps to follow:
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Start With Clean Skin: After cleansing your face, gently pat it but leave it slightly moist because hyaluronic acid is most effective when applied to clean, damp skin
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Layer It Correctly: Apply your hyaluronic acid after using water-based products like toners or essences, but before thicker creams or oils to ensure it penetrates deeply into your skin for maximum hydration.
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Seal It in With A Moisturizer: Hyaluronic acid attracts water, but it also needs to be sealed in. Add a moisturizer on top of the hyaluronic acid serum to prevent evaporation and lock in ingredients. Shop our line of moisturizers.
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Morning & Night: Hyaluronic acid can be used morning, night, or both. Use it with sunscreen during the day to protect your skin and keep it hydrated all day long.
Hyaluronic acid integrates seamlessly into any skincare routine, so if you’d like help finding your skin type and the routine for you, reserve an appointment with one of our estheticians. We look forward to helping you get glowing, fresh skin!
