How to Use Hyaluronic Acid

Ready to give your skin an intense moisture boost with hyaluronic acid? If so, this standout skincare ingredient is just what the dermatologist ordered. It can help you see impressive results, but learning how to use hyaluronic acid correctly is fundamental for success. 

What Is Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Why Should You Use It?

For many, the words “hyaluronic acid serum” evoke images of intense hydration. That’s because it’s a powerful humectant that replenishes cell moisture and moisturizes skin. But replenishing moisture in dry faces is just one of the 7 benefits of hyaluronic acid serum. Regular use also reduces appearance of wrinkles and speeds wound healing.

How Does Hyaluronic Acid Serum Work?

Before talking about how it works, we first have to talk about what hyaluronic acid is. 

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body. It’s responsible for lubricating our joints and eyes. It also helps our skin retain water. And just like collagen and elastin, our body begins to produce less of it as we age. 

As our bodies make less hyaluronic acid, our skin’s ability to retain water diminishes, and we start to experience things like dry skin and wrinkles. This is when using a hyaluronic acid serum becomes desirable. It both attracts water and prevents moisture from evaporating. 

But the most impressive thing about hyaluronic acid is that it can hold up to a thousand times its molecular weight in water. This ability translates to some serious benefits for our faces. 

When Should I Start Using Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

Hyaluronic acid is a must-have tool for maintaining skin hydration and firmness, no matter how old you are. It’s especially beneficial if you have dry skin or want to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But if you want to head off the aging process, beginning a regimen in your 20s is ideal. 

The exact age will vary, but our recommendation is to start when you begin to notice fine lines under your eyes. This is a sign that your skin is losing moisture.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Safe for All Skin Types?

Our bodies naturally produce this substance, and applying it to your face is generally quite safe for any skin type.

We mentioned that hyaluronic acid is highly beneficial for dry and aging skin. Still, it’s an excellent moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin, too. As always, we recommend patch testing before use, which is the best way to determine if the product is safe for you. 

How to Apply Hyaluronic Acid Correctly

Knowing how to use hyaluronic acid is critical to taking advantage of its skin-plumping benefits. It’s also the best way to avoid drying your skin accidentally. Here’s how to incorporate it into your skincare routine for the best results. 

• Cleanse and Apply Actives

Start with your regular cleansing routine, and follow up with a toner if you use one. After cleansing and toning, it’s time for any actives. For example, AHAs at night or vitamin C serum in the morning. (And yes, for anyone wondering, you can use vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serum together!)

• Apply Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Now it’s time to apply the serum to your face. There are two vital steps to get the most out of this product. The first is always to remember to apply hyaluronic acid to slightly damp skin. 

Applying it to damp skin is so important because the ingredient itself contains no water. Hyaluronic acid attracts water instead. It pulls moisture from anywhere it can, both the surface of your skin and the deeper layers of skin. 

Since hyaluronic acid is such a moisture magnet, the more water you add to it, the better it works. Without a bit of water to work with, this product can have an incredibly drying effect. 

• Moisturize

Following up with a moisturizer is the second vital step for using hyaluronic acid properly. This step boosts the efficacy of hyaluronic acid. It seals in moisture for maximum hydration and skin-plumping benefits. 

We can’t emphasize this point enough. If you skip this step thinking that hyaluronic acid is enough of a moisturizer, you could be in for a surprise. Instead of hydrating skin and having the soft face you’ve been dreaming of, you might end up with drier skin than before.

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Have you tried our Concentrated Hyaluronic Acid Serum? Tell us what you love about it in the comments! And as always, feel free to ask us any questions you have about this product.