Apply to damp skin
Mist face or leave slightly wet after cleansing. Apply HA serum immediately.
Lock in with a moisturiser within 60 seconds.
The hydrating humectant that holds 1000× its weight in water. Used correctly, it's a gamechanger. Used wrong, it can dehydrate.
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally found in skin that binds and holds water. Topical HA draws moisture into the skin's upper layers.
The biggest mistake: applying to dry skin in dry air. In low humidity, HA can pull moisture from deeper skin out to the surface, dehydrating you.
Always apply to damp skin, seal with moisturiser immediately.
Mist face or leave slightly wet after cleansing. Apply HA serum immediately.
Lock in with a moisturiser within 60 seconds.
Safe to use twice daily.
Particularly useful morning under SPF and makeup.
Low molecular weight penetrates deeper. High molecular weight hydrates surface.
Best products include multiple weights (listed as 'multi-weight' or 'multi-molecular').
Depends on your skin and concentration. Start 2-3x/week, build up.
8-12 weeks for most actives. 4-6 weeks for niacinamide. Retinol: 12-16 weeks.