Hyaluronic acid works by improving skin hydration and assists in the production of collagen. Not sold yet? It also has been proven to fight free radicals, maintains skin elasticity, and even has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help with wound healing.
It's easy to see why hyaluronic acid is an essential ingredient in serums and moisturisers that can be used on oily skin and dry skin types. While dehydrated skin and sensitive skin also experience a vast improvement in skin elasticity and texture from continued use.
Hyaluronic acid can be injected into sunken areas of skin to plump it up and minimize the appearance of fine lines - AKA fillers - but you don’t need to get cosmetic injections to reap its benefits.
Just choose an anti-aging topical treatment boosted with hyaluronic acid (also commonly listed as Sodium Hyaluronate) for improved skin tone, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Here, best hyaluronic acid formulas...
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream
Boasting 48 hours of continuous hydration and helps protect against environmental stress.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer
A potent cream with a high concentration of hyaluronic acid that transforms atmospheric vapor into fresh, pure water.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate Serum
This lightweight fast-absorbing serum is Lancome's best-selling anti-aging formulation that combats the ten signs of skin photoaging.
Dr. Barbra Strum Hylaronic Acid
This serum is a staple in Kourtney Kardashian, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Hailey Baldwin’s skincare regimens. Plus, it was a staple backstage at last year’s Victoria’s Secret show because of its radiance-boosting capabilities.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% B5
Another cult-worthy formula that garnered a legion of fans after beauty mogul Kim Kardashian labeled this $12 serum as one of her must-have products of 2018.
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