If you're even slightly interested in skincare ingredients, you've probably heard of hyaluronic acid.

That's because this is a great moisturizing ingredient. It will not only provide moisture to the skin, but also help your skin retain it. A hyaluronic acid molecule can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water! Hyaluronic acid is not actually an acid, but a type of sugar polymer/glucosaminoglycan, which is naturally found in our connective tissue. Its function is to bind water and act as a filler and lubricant, both in the skin, muscles, joints and lungs. The amount of hyaluronic acid we have in our bodies decreases as we age, but fortunately we can replenish it.

This is what hyaluronic acid does for your skin:

• Binds moisture in the skin
• Strengthens the skin barrier
• Gives plump and smooth skin
• Acts as an antioxidant
• Relieves sensitivity

For the skin, it is advantageous to have hyaluronic acid added in creams and serums. The molecules come in several sizes, and we recommend products with several different molecular sizes, so that you reach multiple layers of the skin. The small molecules can penetrate into deeper skin layers and bind moisture there, while the larger molecules protect the skin surface and barrier function.

Everyone can use hyaluronic acid. It is naturally found in the body, so there are no allergies. All skin types can become dehydrated and need moisture. Most products with hyaluronic acid are oil-free, so they can be used whether your skin type is dry or oily.