Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid
A naturally occurring hydrator found in skin, also called sodium hyaluronate in its cosmetic form. It pulls moisture from the air and the deeper layers of your skin to the surface — able to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Look for 0.1–2% on the label, apply to damp skin, and follow with a moisturizer to keep that hydration from evaporating.
Ingredient
Suitable for
Best for dry and dehydrated skin — hyaluronic acid delivers immediate moisture without oiliness, making it an effective base layer under richer creams.
Also suitable for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin and mature skin.
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Ingredient combination
Combinations that work
- NiacinamideBalancing
Niacinamide regulates sebum and reduces dark spots; hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin. Together they balance without stripping — ideal for combination, dehydrated, or stressed skin.
- SqualaneSealing
Hyaluronic acid pulls water into the upper layers but does not hold it there. Squalane applied on top slows the evaporation — in dry indoor air, hyaluronic acid without an occlusive can leave skin tighter than before.
- Beta-GlucanHydrating
Hyaluronic acid hydrates the surface immediately; beta-glucan forms a soothing film that slows the loss. Research suggests beta-glucan holds water at least as well as hyaluronic acid, and calms while it does it.
Combinations to avoid
Hyaluronic Acid has no documented conflicts with anything else in this library. It can sit anywhere in a routine.
Routine
Routines with Hyaluronic Acid
Routines featuring this ingredient are coming soon.