Ingredient Focus: Hyaluronic Acid
Dehydrated, tired & dull skin - look no further than hyaluronic acid!
As the ultimate hydration station, hyaluronic acid is a key hydrator in all of our routines. Hyaluronic acid is present naturally in our body and plays a part in helping to heal and repair our skin while being the key molecule found in the skin’s moisture. As we get older, the hyaluronic acid stores within our bodies naturally begin to reduce – the two key causes? Ageing & lifestyle.
Hyaluronic acid behaves in a very specific way and has to be used in a specific way in order to reap all of its skin loving benefits. When applying hyaluronic acid topically on our skin it needs something wet placed on top in order for it to cling on. If we apply hyaluronic acid serums on its own or without any moisturiser on top, it will begin to pull moisture from within your skin to be able to penetrate the skin. This can lead to the skin becoming excessively dehydrated and dry, if we layer hyaluronic acid underneath a moisturiser then it will cling onto the moisture within your moisturiser to soak into the skin, making sure you are getting all of the benefits of this hydration hero.
Hyaluronic acid has a fantastic cell “swelling” effect which makes it a youth-boosting superstar, making the skin appear plump and firm as well as diminishing the appearance of wrinkles. It’s an ingredient that will be ideal for dry and dehydrated skin but not suffocating on congested or combination complexions. The list of benefits goes on & on so we won’t bore you…
Present in serums, moisturizers, sheet masks, toners, and face mists – hyaluronic acid,aka the powerhouse ingredient, is found in so many of your favourite formulas.
Our favourite hyaluronic acid skincare products:
1. NUORI Vital Repair Serum
This fragrance-free face serum from NUORI offers hydration, relief, and repair to the skin. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, this NUORI vital serum offers protection against free radicals and ensures long lasting hydration. The addition of liquorice root extract in this natural face serum helps to fade pigmentation & dark spots over time.
2. Evolve Beauty Daily Defence Moisture Mist
The Evolve Beauty face mist is formulated with hyaluronic acid & prebiotics to strengthen and balance the skin. This hydrating face mist protects the skin against pollution while firming the skin and increasing the skins hydration levels. Using this Evolve Beauty face mist in your routine will help to plump, soothe, and calm the skin.
3. Skin & Tonic Plump Up Hydration Serum
A powerhouse of skin loving ingredients is packed in such a tiny bottle! The Skin & Tonic hyaluronic acid serum will revitalize, nourish and restore the skin while delivering intense hydration thanks to our favourite, hyaluronic acid! Prebiotics protect the skin’s microbiota while glycogen helps to minimise the appearance of hyperpigmentation. This hydrating face serum from Skin & Tonic is the perfect solution for dry & dehydrated skin.
4. Evolve Hyaluronic 200 Serum
This award winning & best-selling Evolve Beauty face serum is an absolute client favourite. The lightweight, gel textured face serum is great for all skin types! Containing 200mg of hyaluronic acid per bottle, the Evolve Beauty Hyaluronic 200 Serum will plump up fine lines & wrinkles while intensely hydrating the skin. Rosewater and pomegranate extract in this Evolve face serum will soften the skin and transport your senses to a calming spa.