HYALURONIC ACID CREAMS & SERUMS

Hyaluronic acid is a water-binding molecule with a strong ability to attract and retain moisture, often found in hydrating skincare products like serums and moisturisers. This active ingredient is a popular choice to address skin concerns like dehydration, while also re-plumping skin to smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other common signs of ageing.

Hyaluronic acid offers many benefits for the skin, thanks to its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its molecular weight in water.

• Deeply hydrates: Hyaluronic acid attracts moisture to the skin's surface, improving skin hydration and boosting the effects of other hydrating products.
• Targets signs of ageing: By re-plumping the skin, hyaluronic acid helps to smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other visible signs of ageing for a more youthful appearance.
• Strengthens skin moisture barrier: It supports the skin moisture barrier's ability to hold water more effectively, improving protection against external aggressors and environmental stressors that can negatively impact the skin.
• Reduces breakouts: By supporting the skin moisture barrier and reducing dryness, hyaluronic acid can help to regulate excess sebum production and reduce the occurrence of breakouts and blemishes.

Hyaluronic acid is suitable for all skin types, but it is especially beneficial for sensitive skin due to its gentle, hydrating properties. It helps to promote moisture retention and regulate the skin's natural balance of oils, making it ideal for skin that is prone to dryness, redness, or sensitivity. By supporting the skin’s moisture barrier and enhancing hydration levels, hyaluronic acid helps those with sensitive skin address visible signs of ageing and maintain a balanced, healthy-looking complexion.

Yes, it's generally fine to use hyaluronic acid every day. Unlike other ingredients such as retinol, hyaluronic acid doesn't impact the cell turnover cycle or exfoliate the skin. Its gentle hydrating abilities make it an ideal addition to a skincare routine for dry skin and sensitive skin types. We recommend incorporating hyaluronic acid products into your morning and evening routines for optimal results.

Hyaluronic acid is a versatile ingredient that pairs well with most active ingredients in skincare. However, it's important to consider how you layer products for optimal benefits.

Hyaluronic acid and retinol

Retinol and hyaluronic acid are an ideal combination for their anti-ageing benefits, and can be used together as part of your evening skincare routine. While retinol helps to increase cellular turnover to reduce visible signs of ageing, it can have a drying effect on the skin. This makes it a great partner for hyaluronic acid, which supports the skin's ability to retain moisture.

Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C

Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid each offer their own benefits which can work together for brighter and plumper-looking skin. These can be layered together by applying hyaluronic acid first and following with vitamin C, or spaced out into your morning and evening skincare routines.

Hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid are a great pair for skin hydration, working together to visibly improve skin texture and radiance. For dry or tight feeling skin, try layering these ingredients together by using a B5 serum first, or incorporate them into your routine at different times of the day.

Hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid

Salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid guide-to-hyaluronic-acid-and-salicylic-acid can be used together to visibly refine skin texture and maintain balanced hydration. Incorporate these into your routine a few times a week by using salicylic acid first to exfoliate the skin, followed by hyaluronic acid to minimise dryness and moisturise the skin.