Whether in a commercial or a dermatologist’s office, you’ve likely heard about the many benefits of incorporating hyaluronic acid into your daily skincare routine. Hyaluronic acid is a skincare powerhouse that offers exceptional results, improving the health and appearance of the skin, and helping to prevent many common skin health concerns. In this blog, we’ll walk through exactly what hyaluronic acid is, how it helps skin and the best ways to incorporate it into your daily skincare routine. Additionally, we’ll discuss the most recommended hyaluronic acid products available from DermSkincare.

What Is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is usually found in our joints and the fluids that surround our eyes. It creates a protective cushion around bodily tissue to maintain proper lubrication and avoid damage from friction, prevent swelling, and reduce inflammation. For this reason, hyaluronic acid has been used for a variety of treatments, including addressing arthritis and cataracts. Additionally, hyaluronic acid is found in the skin. It’s part of the extracellular matrix that surrounds skin cells. Hyaluronic acid contributes to a smooth, youthful appearance as well as contributing to faster healing and reduced risk for infections.

The name hyaluronic acid can be very misleading. When people hear acid, they assume that hyaluronic acid products should be used as an exfoliant or chemical peel the way that other “acid” products, like salicylic or glycolic acids, are used. Instead, hyaluronic acid helps to restore hydration to the skin as well as repair the skin’s protective barrier to prevent loss of moisture. Hyaluronic acid even attracts water from other areas of the skin and body, bringing them up to the skin’s surface to create a healthier appearance by increasing elasticity and encouraging cell turnover.

How Does Hyaluronic Acid Help Skin?

As we grow older, the natural hyaluronic acid levels in the skin begin to taper off, and they decline more rapidly after the age of 40. This is a contributing factor to progressively thinner, less-elastic skin appearance as we age. Even though hyaluronic acid is often thought of as an anti-aging ingredient, it is better described as a hydration booster. The added moisturization can help to improve the appearance and texture of the skin, including addressing signs of aging like sagging, skin thinness, wrinkles, and fine lines, but this is really a secondary benefit of the addition of moisture to the skin. When our skin is hydrated, it’s better protected naturally from damaging agents like the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Hydrated skin can also more effectively perform the cell turnover process, which means skin will be healthier and more
radiant in appearance since the dull, dry-looking older skin cells are being replaced more quickly by new, healthy skin cells.

Some of the many benefits of daily hyaluronic acid usage include:

• • Added hydration leaves skin looking more youthful with a radiant glow.
• • Plumping skin cells through added moisture can reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles as well as other skin texture irregularities.
• • Because hyaluronic acid adds moisture without increasing oiliness, products with hyaluronic acid are great moisturizing options for those with oily and acne-prone skin.
• • Hyaluronic acid may have some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits when applied topically to improve skin health and promote faster healing.
• • Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers are extremely effective in reversing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They even improve the appearance of deeper lines as well as plump up lax or sagging skin or increase lip fullness.
• • Injectable hyaluronic acid also stimulates increased production of collagen and elastin, which can deliver long-term benefits for anti-aging.

How Should Hyaluronic Acid Be Incorporated into Skincare Routines?

You should always talk to your dermatologist before incorporating a new skincare product, but hyaluronic acid can be safely used by almost anyone. Some people with very sensitive or allergy-prone skin may have an adverse response to hyaluronic acid, but these responses are very rare. For the most part, individuals can use hyaluronic acid at least once each day as part of their regular skincare routine. The protective and hydrating qualities of hyaluronic acid make it a beneficial addition to your morning skincare regimen.

Hyaluronic acid can be incorporated into the skincare routine via products that are already a part of your daily routine. Many cleansers, toners, and moisturizers contain hyaluronic acid, which gives a great added hydration boost. However, for the best results, a more potent hyaluronic acid serum can be applied after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Below, we’re going to go over some of the hyaluronic acid products we recommend most often.

What Are the Best Hyaluronic Acid Products?

While any additional hyaluronic acid can be very beneficial, finding the right products to incorporate into your skincare routine is essential. You’ll need to find hyaluronic acid products that are effective while being beneficial for your unique skin type and skin health needs. Some of the hyaluronic acid products that our dermatologists recommend most often include:

SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Intensifier

The SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Intensifier was developed in part as a topical product to increase the benefits of treatment with injectable hyaluronic acid and other dermal fillers. It also offers the many benefits of topical hyaluronic acid with daily use on its own or as part of follow-up care following dermal filler injections. SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Intensifier is safe and effective for all skin types even sensitive and healing skin.

SkinCeuticals B5 Gel

This unique moisture-boosting skincare product combines the benefits of vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid. Both hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 are humectants, so the combined power of these ingredients in SkinCeuticals B5 Gel delivers an intense hydration boost immediately after application, and it continues to attract and trap moisture all day long. Safe for all skin types, SkinCeuticals B5 Gel can be especially beneficial for acneic skin.

Want to Review Hyaluronic Acid Products & Skincare Routines with a Professional?

Whether you’re searching for the best hyaluronic acid product for your skincare routine or you need help improving your skin’s health and beauty, the U.S. Dermatology Partners team will be happy to help. The dermatologists from U.S. Dermatology Partners curated the list of products available on Derm Skincare, and they can help you find the right products to maximize your skincare routine. Getting started working with one of our local dermatology practices is quick and easy. Simply take a few moments to complete our online scheduling request form anytime, and one of our local team members will be in touch to finalize the details of your visit.