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With its ability to hydrate your skin and leave it looking plump and smooth, hyaluronic acid (HA for short) is one of the most-loved skin care ingredients out there. One of the easiest ways to start enjoying the benefits of this ingredient is by using a hyaluronic acid serum, but the sheer number of choices out there can be really daunting for a beginner. If you’re new to HA, we’re here to get you started on the right foot.
Hyaluronic acid’s biggest virtue is its ability to hydrate. It acts as a humectant to bind water molecules in your skin. “Adding a hyaluronic acid serum to your routine can be beneficial at any age,” says board-certified dermatologist and LovelySkin CEO Dr. Joel Schlessinger. “Because it helps maintain hydration in your skin, applying hyaluronic acid regularly can help your skin look plump and smooth.” When your skin has lower hyaluronic acid levels, fine lines and wrinkles can look more noticeable. You can learn even more about hyaluronic acid serum benefits on the LovelySkin Blog.
Most hyaluronic acid serums are meant to be used on your skin after cleansing in the morning and the evening. They make a great first step in your skin care routine and for some people, can even function as a lightweight moisturizer. Because serums have a concentrated formula, only a few drops are needed for a whole-face application. To maximize the benefits of a hyaluronic acid serum, you’ll want to apply it to damp skin after cleansing or getting out of the shower or bath, or you can moisten your skin first with a facial mist such as Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water.
Are you ready to try using a hyaluronic acid serum for the first time? These four options can easily be added to your existing skin care routine and work well for all skin types.
French skin care brand Vichy calls this serum a booster because it literally helps boost your skin’s moisture content. It combines pure hyaluronic acid to visibly plump and hydrate skin with Vichy Volcanic Water, which contains fifteen essential minerals that help strengthen the skin barrier and protect your skin from environmental stressors such as pollution.
Vichy Mineral 89 is one of the best hyaluronic acid serums for beginners because of its lightweight feel that absorbs quickly into your skin, so you can move on to the next step in your routine. In a clinical study, nine out of ten users felt their skin looked more luminous and glowing after using this hyaluronic acid serum for one month.
If skin irritation is something you struggle with, this formula could be a natural choice for your first hyaluronic acid serum. In addition to hyaluronic acid, it also contains nutrient-packed La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and vitamin B5, which is an anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps damaged skin repair itself. The addition of madecassoside, an ingredient derived from the centella asiatica plant, also provides nourishing benefits.
This face serum from Dr. Schlessinger’s own LovelySkin LUXE line combines sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid, with glycerin, another powerful humectant to help improve your skin’s moisture content. If fine lines and wrinkles are a concern for you, you’ll also love that it includes peptides, Swiss apple stem cells and Persian silk tree extract to plump skin, fight signs of skin fatigue and minimize fine lines.
Another excellent option for hyaluronic acid beginners, this hydrating serum helps replenish lost moisture in your skin, leaving it looking smoother and more radiant. It also contains vitamin B5, which works together with hyaluronic acid to benefit your skin by drawing moisture to where it’s needed most.
Because this product has a gel-serum texture that’s slightly thicker than most serums, it’s meant to be applied after an antioxidant serum and before sunscreen in the morning. At night, it should be applied after retinol.
If acne and uneven skin texture are a top concern for you, you can learn more about how Vichy Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum can help improve your skin on the LovelySkin Blog.
Aaron serves as Editor at LovelySkin. Since graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016 with degrees in Creative Writing and English, he has immersed himself in the beauty industry. When he’s not writing about the latest beauty trends, he spends time cuddling his dogs, scouring antique stores, playing tennis and hiking.
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