Hyaluronic acid (HA) has become a skincare superstar, splashed across countless product labels and touted by beauty bloggers far and wide. But what exactly is it, and can it truly live up to the hype of the media? Let’s dive into the science behind HA and explore how it can benefit your skin.
The Moisture Magnet Within
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found within our skin. In essence, it acts like a sponge by holding up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. As we age, our natural levels of HA deplete, leading to drier, less plump and older looking skin.
This is where topical HA comes in. When applied to the skin, HA serums or moisturisers draw moisture from the deeper layers of the skin and the surrounding air, effectively hydrating the surface which offers a plethora of beauty benefits:
- Plumping Powerhouse: Hydrated skin has a plumper, smoother appearance, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Goodbye To Dryness: HA combats dryness, flakiness, and tight-feeling skin, leaving your complexion dewy and radiant
- Bounce Back To Elasticity: Hydration is key to maintaining skin elasticity, giving your face a more youthful contour
- Sensitive Skin Saviour: Unlike some harsh anti-aging ingredients, HA is gentle and generally well-tolerated by most skin types, even sensitive skin like mine
How To Use Hyaluronic Acid Like A Pro
If you’re ready to incorporate HA into your routine, here are some top tips to get you started:
- Layer Up: Apply HA serums after cleansing and toning, but before you moisturiser, in order to lock in the hydration
- Day and Night: HA works wonders throughout the day, so consider using it in both your AM and PM routines for maximum effect
- Pick Your Perfect Pair: HA plays well with other ingredients such as Vitamin C and antioxidants for a well-rounded skincare regimen
Skin Chemists London 1% Hyaluronic Acid Day Moisturiser
The Skin Chemists London 1% Hyaluronic Day Moisturiser has been specially curated for morning application after cleansing the face. Its lightweight and effective formula leaves my skin beautifully hydrated with a bright and natural glow. Protecting the skin’s barrier from daily aggressors, the key naturally-derived actives also nurture a radiant complexion and have beautifully balanced my combination sensitive skin.
Their Hyaluronic Acid range is naturally derived by biotechnology and works simultaneously with the collagen and elastin within skin tissue to alleviate dehydration and replace it with a dewy plumpness. Throughout the winter, my skin is far more dry and agitated by the contrast in cold weather and central heating, whereas in the summer I have to combat the ageing effects of the sun and dehydration from heat.
I apply my day moisturiser as part of my daily skincare regime and love how it instantly quenches my skin and allows my makeup to glide seamlessly across my face instead of cracking and caking into fine lines. Thick, glossy and luxurious, this refreshingly light and slightly floral moisturiser melts into the skin, cooling and soothing with every stroke. When my skin is optimally hydrated, I find that I need far less makeup to look bright and awake, and as such my skin looks and feels so much healthier.
The sleek 50ml tube is the perfect size to pop into a toiletry bag, even when I’m travelling, and a swift 20secs application of moisturiser each morning makes the greatest difference to the rest of my day. A little self love and care goes such a very long way; when we look great we feel great!
Hyaluronic Acid: A Major Player In Natural Beauty
While HA isn’t a magic bullet for all of your skin woes, it’s certainly a powerful hydrator that can significantly improve your complexion with one simple swipe. So, the next time that you’re looking to achieve a healthy, radiant glow, why not consider adding hyaluronic acid to your skincare routine. Your skin will thank you for it!
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