Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid: Why it’s the New Skincare Must-Have

What does Hyalronic acid actually do? What are the benefits?

With its unique ability to retain 1000 times its own weight in water, Hyaluronic acid’s multi-functional properties means it can lock-in and boost skin’s moisture content, rehydrate cells with nature’s youth dew to plump and tone skin’s overall appearance. Hyaluronic acid is able to absorb and lock in so much moisture because it is a humectant – it pulls water from the environment to the upper layers of the skin, absorbing moisture like a sponge. 

Edwards Cosmeceuticals Hyaluronic Booster Serum targets dehydration, fine lines and wrinkles, containing a powerful duo of Hyaluronic acid and Allantoin to promote healthy, radiant skin. Allantoin is a super emollient that locks in moisture whilst stimulating the fibroblasts responsible for producing collagen, boosting the barrier function to strengthen the skin’s surface. These two ingredients create an intense hydration serum to help plump, soften and smooth total complexion.

How should I be applying Hyaluronic acid?

You can most commonly find Hyaluronic acid in serums and moisturisers, however you can also find them in products such as essences and toners. How you apply hyaluronic acid is crucial to seeing effective results. If used incorrectly, hyaluronic acid can actually make the skin dehydrated. The key to applying your hyaluronic acid correctly is by adhering to this golden rule: apply product to clean, damp skin, then lock it in with a moisturiser. The emphasis here is on skin being sightly damp. Let’s delve into why this is so important. 

The key thing to remember about hyaluronic acid is that it absorbs moisture from the environment to the upper layers of your skin like a sponge. Therefore, if you apply your hyaluronic serum onto slightly damp skin, followed with a hydrating moistiser and the air in your environment isn’t dry e.g. damp air in the bathroom after a shower, your serum will draw moisture from all these external factors to deeply hydrate your skin. Applying hyaluronic acid to dry skin with no moisturiser will force it to draw the moisture from within your skin to the surface, which will leave your skin feeling dry and dehydrated. Let this be golden rule #1 in applying products containing hyaluronic acid! 

The best times to apply a hyaluronic acid serum would be 

– After getting out of the shower (your face and the surrounding air are both damp)

– Immediately after washing your face (while your skin is still slightly damp)

We recommend after applying our Hyaluronic Booster Serum to follow up with our Edwards Cosmeceuticals Rejuvenating Moisturiser. 

Can I use Hyaluronic acid everyday?

Yes you can! Hyaluronic acid is safe to use everyday and regular use will maintain optimal levels of skin hydration. Introducing this hero ingredient as a consistent staple in your skincare routine will see your skin looking more plump, hydrated and glowy than ever before.