Hyaluronic acid is a common ingredient in numerous skin care products, including:
- Serums
- Sheet masks
- Eye creams
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Lip treatments
Before you purchase a topical product, follow these steps:
Check for Allergens and Vitamin C
Watch out for any ingredients you’re allergic to or that have caused you irritation in the past, says Gasquet.
Look for Its Molecular Weight
See if Alcohol Is Listed
Alcohol can counteract the ingredient’s moisturizing benefits.
“Isopropyl alcohol is very drying and can leave skin vulnerable to cracking, allowing skin break and possibly irritants and bacteria to enter where they don’t belong,” says Gasquet. “In addition, the ‘drying effect’ can cause the cells to become less plump, the complete reverse effect of what we want.”
She recommends looking at where alcohol appears on the ingredients list. Ingredients are listed in order of concentration, so if it’s one of the first six ingredients, the product may be drying, says Gasquet.
Avoid Fragrance
Don’t Shy Away From Water
Water is often the first ingredient in a hyaluronic acid product. It may seem like it’s diluting the product, but it actually helps make the hyaluronic acid more effective.
“Having a more water-based product rather than a cream, oil, or gel will allow the product to penetrate the skin more easily,” says Gasquet.
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