Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is the hydrating skincare ingredient everyone can use in their routine. Known as the hydration hero, it helps to plump skin, minimise the appearance of fine lines, improves skin elasticity and delivers a dewy glow. You can build it into your routine in more ways than one – from hyaluronic acid serums to hydration-locking moisturisers and essences. Find your formula in our hyaluronic acid edit.
Your Questions, Answered
Hyaluronic acid helps boost your skin's moisture levels by drawing water from the air and transferring it to your skin. It helps to hydrate, plump, smooth and ease the appearance of fine lines. Want to learn more? We’ve explained exactly what hyaluronic acid does for skin in our guide.
Yes, hyaluronic acid is gentle enough to be used daily. It's suitable for most skin types including combination, oily and dry skin, and works well in both your morning and evening skincare routines.
Use a moisturiser after your hyaluronic acid serum as hyaluronic acid works by drawing moisture from the environment and retaining it in the skin. Applying a moisturiser after will lock in this moisture.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid is excellent for everyday hydration and is wonderfully affordable, but we also highly recommend Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense serum - this souped-up formula gives your skin a fresh, radiant glow like no other.
Hyaluronic acid is well-tolerated by sensitive skin. It’s an effective way to keep your skin hydrated, which can help to soothe irritation. If you’re looking for a simple, but effective formula, try The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid.
