In recent years, hyaluronic acid has become increasingly popular in the composition of serums of all kinds for the skin. However, if it remains a particularly effective moisturizing active ingredient, improper use can completely render its action useless. Focus on these mistakes that dermatologists should definitely not make.
It is important to implement a regular facial care routine to avoid premature aging of the skin. Hydrating your face well remains one of the most important points in an effective beauty routine. Retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide and even hyaluronic acid are all active ingredients found in the key ingredients of our serums, creams or any other product used in facial care. If for years, these beauty reflexes were mainly aimed at women over 40, the trend has become more and more popular.
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The youngest ones don’t hesitate to get involved too and they are right! Indeed, hyaluronic acid in particular is recognized for its many benefits, including its ultra hydrating and plumping effects, mainly due to its water retention power (AH can retain up to 1000 times its weight in water). This is why we find more and more of this active ingredient in many products while others simply do not hesitate to add it to their daily cream. But be careful, even if this active ingredient is one of the most popular, hyaluronic acid can prove to be completely useless when used incorrectly. Dermatologists explain how to use it to benefit from its 100% effectiveness.
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Apply hyaluronic acid to damp skin and before a cream
Many women are accustomed to applying their hyaluronic acid serum to their dry skin as they do with many other serums. However, this one is very different since according to professionals, applying it to dry skin can render its effectiveness zero. “Hyaluronic acid works best when applied to slightly damp skin, as this helps it capture and retain water» explains Suchismita (Tia) Paul, a professional dermatologist, before adding: “As it is a humectant, it draws its hydrating powers from what surrounds it“.
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If you want to benefit from all the benefits of hyaluronic acid, professionals recommend applying it in the first steps of a skincare routine just after cleansing your face. Its application must be followed by that of an occlusive product such as moisturizing cream, for example, explains Suchismita (Tia) Paul: “While hyaluronic acid provides hydration to the skin, without an occlusive layer, that hydration can evaporate. Which will then potentially create dehydration. The occlusive product will help seal water into the skin and improve the hydrating power of the HA“. What a second dermatologist, Noelani Gonzalez, confirms: “It actually works best when used with a cream on top. Because applying after a cream with ingredients like ceramides or glycerin will help seal the skin barrier and thus prevent water loss“.
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The molecular weight of the active ingredient matters
You should know that there are several types of hyaluronic acids which all have different molecular weights. It is therefore important to benefit from better effectiveness of the active ingredient to choose treatments that already include hyaluronic acids of different molecular weights, as the specialist confirms: “The molecular weight of HA is important because it determines its ability to penetrate the skin“.
A hyaluronic acid which has a high molecular weight will remain on the surface of the skin causing its larger active ingredient, on the contrary an HA with a low molecular weight will penetrate deeper since its molecule is smaller. Specialists therefore recommend combining sizes to benefit from all the benefits of hyaluronic acid.
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