Hyaluronic acid is one of those names that gets bandied about a lot in the skincare industry. But what exactly is it and does it really work? British does a deep dive into the must-have ingredient. What does hyaluronic acid do to your skin? “Hyaluronic acid is one of the major components of our natural extracellular matrix, which is the framework our skin sits on,” says Isaacs.
“With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid can draw moisture from the surrounding atmosphere and lower skin layers to the top levels of the epidermis.” Ultra-hydrating, it’s what gives your skin that supple, plumping effect. While naturally occurring, our levels of hyaluronic acid deplete as we age, leaving our skin increasingly unable to retain water, which results in dehydration, sallow skin, and ultimately fine lines and wrinkles.
The good news is that there is a wealth of products that can combat all this. Enter hyaluronic acid skincare. When applied topically to the skin, hyaluronic acid works to reduce trans-epidermal moisture loss and fortify the epidermal barrier function, leaving your skin hydrated and protected throughout the day.
Our hot weather heroes are the hyaluronic acid formulas that offer hydration sans that sticky serum feeling. From fine mists to weightless serums and picks that protect against sun damage, we tried and tested the best HA products to invest in ahead of summer. Scroll on for the complete review.
