Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Benefits & Uses
What is hyaluronic acid?
- Sodium hyaluronate: a water-soluble salt derived from hyaluronic acid. This salt form has a smaller molecular construction so it can replenish hydration to the layers below the skin’s surface.
- Fragmented hyaluronic acid: a type that is divided into tiny pieces. Since it has a lighter molecular weight, it can seep into deeper layers of the skin for longer-lasting hydration.
- 11 kDa hyaluronic acid: a micronised form of hyaluronic acid that is capable of penetrating deeper layers of the skin.
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Hyaluronic acid serum benefits
The benefits of hyaluronic acid serum lie in its capacity to lock in and attract moisture, and this accomplishes significant results for varying skin types. Dry skin types can see advantages if the skin is looking and feeling especially dehydrated, while mature skin types can recover suppleness that is naturally lost with age.
Hyaluronic acid can also comfort and protect impaired skin moisture barriers. Even those with typically oily skin will find that hyaluronic acid serum will help maintain a baseline moisture level to prevent the skin from overproducing sebum. Read on to find out how hyaluronic acid serum combats common skin concerns.
Hydration
Hyaluronic acid face serum is suitable for all skin types, particularly those who experience dry or dehydrated skin. While dry skin is typified by fewer natural oils in the layers of the skin, dehydrated skin is due to a lack of water. In addition to retaining the skin’s existing moisture and balancing skin hydration, hyaluronic acid also draws moisture into the skin’s surface layers which improves the efficacy of other skincare products that are applied after, like moisturisers. Hyaluronic acid serum will help smooth out rough surfaces, which is ideal for those who experience dry, flaky patches and struggle to care for dry skin in winter when humidity is lower. Daily application will help penetrate the skin’s surface and boost hydration levels, leaving the skin looking plump and refreshed.
Anti-ageing
As we age, the skin’s production of hyaluronic acid naturally decreases. Skin dehydration is also likely to make the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles more pronounced. Hyaluronic acid serum is one of the best anti-ageing ingredients in skincare because it can help to replenish the skin’s hydration levels and thus improve elasticity and strengthen the dermis (the middle layer of the skin). This will both reduce the appearance of fine lines and refine the skin’s texture for a smoother, plumper, more youthful look.
Skin moisture barrier protection
The use of hyaluronic acid serum for skin moisture barrier protection can offer relief for sensitised skin. A compromised skin moisture barrier is often characterised by dry, flaking, dehydrated or tender skin. There can be several contributing factors, but external aggressors like UV exposure, climate, over-exfoliating or over-cleansing are the more common culprits. Hyaluronic acid and fellow hydrating hero squalane can help restore balance by creating a protective layer over the skin’s surface that allows deeper skin layers to hold moisture more effectively. Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane utilises the powerful combination of hyaluronic acid and squalane to offer 24-hour hydration.
Can I use hyaluronic acid serum every day?
Below is an outline of how to use hyaluronic acid serum as part of your skincare regime and the types of products that can target the specific skincare concerns associated with dryness and ageing.
For dull skin
Mature skin is more prone to dullness, signs of fatigue, dark spots or other pigmentation from longer periods of sun exposure and prolonged lifestyle habits. With sodium hyaluronate as a key ingredient, Super Multi-Corrective Eye-Opening Serum enhances brightness, minimises dark circles and supports a supple, youthful shape to the eye.
For damaged or ageing skin
Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum can used to keep the skin plump and flexible and ward off skin-aging aggressors. 11 kDa hyaluronic acid is one of the serum’s leading ingredients and breaches the deeper skin surface levels for longer and more effective moisture retention.
For mature skin
Formulated with the potent combination of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and vitamin Cg, Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate specifically targets fine lines and wrinkles. Continual use morning and night will help to enhance radiance and visibly reduce the physical signs of aging.
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Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane
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Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
A potent Vitamin C serum formulated with 12.5 percent Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid.
