We’ve all heard of this miracle skincare ingredient, but what is Hyaluronic Acid?
There are countless reasons why Hyaluronic Acid has made such a big name for itself and it’s mostly because it actually works.
Discover everything you need to know about this fuss-free skincare saviour, including what it does and how to use Hyaluronic Acid within your routine. Plus, meet our top Hyaluronic Acid skincare products!
Guide to Hyaluronic Acid
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What is Hyaluronic Acid?
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What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do?
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What Skin Type is Hyaluronic Acid Suitable For?
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How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Skincare Routine
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What is Hyaluronic Acid Compatible With?
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Best Hyaluronic Acid Skincare Products
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring compound that is classed as a humectant. Humectants are ingredients that have hygroscopic or “water-loving” properties – they attract and bind to water due to certain chemical groups within their structure.
It’s produced within the dermis of the skin as part of its youth-supporting matrix. These are the components that help to keep skin plump, taught and hydrated.
Another bonus: Hyaluronic Acid is straightforward to formulate, is really effective even at low usage levels, and works on a wide variety of skin types. It’s also very easy to slot into your routine (unlike its more complex and needy sisters Vitamin C and Retinol).
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What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do?
There are so many Hyaluronic Acid skin benefits:
- Hydrates
Thanks to its ability to bind moisture to the skin, it’s great for keeping skin hydrated. In fact, it can hold up to 1000x its own weight in water!
- Smooths skin
Higher molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid (one with a bigger size) provides a film-forming effect that helps to smooth out skin surface texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Works on a deeper skin level
Lower molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid can penetrate further down into your dermis, providing deep and long-lasting moisturisation, helping to maintain skin hydration, elasticity and smoothness.
What Skin Type is Hyaluronic Acid Suitable for?
Hyaluronic Acid is a great ingredient for dehydrated and tired-looking skin, but to be honest, everyone can benefit from adding this hydration hero into their routine!
Is Hyaluronic Acid Good for Acne?
When it comes to Hyaluronic Acid for acne, its soothing properties can be calming on the skin, relieving that burning sensation often felt when acne is flaring. As we know, it helps skin to retain moisture, which is important for every skin type, including acne-prone.
Just be careful when choosing products for acne-prone skin, as it can be super sensitive. Take a close look at the Hyaluronic Acid skincare product you want to try, and assess what other ingredients it’s formulated with before adding it into your routine.
How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Skincare Routine
There really aren’t many rules with this one – it’s super simple. Hyaluronic Acid is great both morning and night and can be found in cleansers, tonics, essence sprays, serums, and creams.
Ideally, it should be layered directly after face mists and underneath oils and richer creams, as they help to lock in moisture.
What is Hyaluronic Acid Compatible With?
We hear you ask:
- Can you use Hyaluronic Acid with Retinol?
- Is Hyaluronic Acid okay to use with Vitamin C?
- What about Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid?
In short, Hyaluronic is friends with all – there’s nothing it doesn’t work well with!
Best Hyaluronic Acid Skincare Products
Trying to work out how to apply Hyaluronic Acid? Well, it depends on which stage of your skincare routine you’re adding it into.
Discover some of our best Hyaluronic Acid skincare products to help you achieve hydrated skin with that youthful plumpness!
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Buy now with revolutionbeauty-comau Best Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Buy now with free deliveryFor an easy way to start using Hyaluronic, try our HYALURONIC TONIC.
Our fragrance-free formula is soothing and gentle on dry skin. Blended with Colloidal Oatmeal Extract and Witch Hazel, this Hyaluronic Acid toner helps to hydrate and condition the skin when used daily.
Simply apply to a cotton pad, then onto clean skin, sweep the Hyaluronic Acid toner all over the face.
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Buy now with free deliveryOur best-selling PLUMPING & HYDRATING SERUM – 2% HYALURONIC ACID is a great addition to any routine, particularly when dealing with dry, dehydrated skin.
Our Hyaluronic Acid serum helps to attract moisture into the skin, leaving it feeling plumped and soft and looking much healthier.
Want to know when to use Hyaluronic Acid serum? Answer: After cleansing and toner, and before moisturiser and eye cream.
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Buy now with revolutionbeauty-comau Best Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser
Buy now with free deliveryThe SPLASH BOOST MOISTURE CREAM is a lightweight moisturiser, providing that all important hydration that all skin types require.
Formulated with a blend of Shea and Illipe Butters, this Hyaluronic Acid moisturiser works to soften and smooth skin with a boost of hydration, helping to prevent dry skin and flakiness.
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Buy now with revolutionbeauty-comau Best Hyaluronic Acid Eye Cream
Buy now with free deliveryNot forgetting the delicate eye area, the HYDRATING HYALURONIC EYE GEL is ultra-cooling on dry, tired eyes. It’s perfect for reducing the appearance of dark circles, ensuring this delicate area of skin is hydrated and fine lines are kept at bay for longer.
It’s also blended with softening Grape Seed Oil and conditioning Cocoa and Shea Butter to help prevent dry, flaky or dull under-eyes.
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Buy now with revolutionbeauty-comau Best Hyaluronic Acid Face Mask
Buy now with free deliveryFor a weekly skin treat, try the REVOLUTION SKINCARE HYALURONIC ACID OVERNIGHT HYDRATING FACE MASK. This mask helps boost hydration with smoothing Sweet Almond Oil and moisturising Vitamin E – the perfect treatment for those drier skin days!
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Buy now with revolutionbeauty-comau Best Hyaluronic Acid for Lips
Buy now with free deliveryNow, we mustn’t forget our lips! Try the Vanilla Lip Sleeping Mask to nourish the lips while you sleep. It’s enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Shea Butter for maximum hydration.