Skin Care
Hyaluronic acid is the latest buzz in the beauty arena that has proved its efficiency in combatting issues like fine lines and providing the skin with optimal hydration. Since it is a powerful ingredient, you must know the right way to incorporate it into your skincare routine to get the best result. This is why, while thinking of using Hyaluronic acid-infused products, you must consider and check what other ingredients are there in your other skincare products. To be precise, you must assess if Hyaluronic acid and retinol, and other ingredients such as niacinamide, vitamin E, and vitamin C go hand in hand or wreak havoc in your skin. In this piece, we have explained the ingredients you can and cannot mix with Hyaluronic acid, its benefits, and how to include this magic potion in your skincare ritual, read on!
What are the benefits of using Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a large molecule that our body naturally produces to ensure the skin and connective tissues remain healthy. The unique ability of binding water molecules to collagen and increasing hydration allows it to give skin the dewy, radiant effect that we dream of. Listed below are some incredible benefits of using Hyaluronic acid:
- Hyaluronic acid helps to hydrate the external layer of the skin and enhance its appearance.
- It fights against fine lines.
- This acid repairs damaged skin and gives smoother texture.
- It helps to protect the skin from harmful molecules like free radicals.
What ingredients can I mix with Hyaluronic Acid?
- Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol
- Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
- Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E
Hyaluronic acid and retinol make a powerful duo that can do wonders on the skin. The antioxidant retinol helps to enhance cell turnover, elevate collagen production, and maintain oil balance. In short, retinol benefits the skin by resolving issues like ageing, acne, etc. Hyaluronic acid and retinol together can extend a synergic effect. Even though your skin might feel dry while using retinol, Hyaluronic acid can easily compensate for it with a hydra boost.
Usage:
Wondering whether to use Hyaluronic acid before or after retinol? Well, if you are using Hyaluronic acid in a serum form, you must apply it after retinol. Contrarily, if you are using it as a moisturiser, then consider it as your penultimate step.
Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C is one of the best skincare pair that ensures superior skin health. These two ingredients compliment and complete each other when it comes to hydrating skin, and repairing signs of ageing. Also, the skin might sometime experience symptoms like irritation and dryness, which can instantly be resolved with the nourishing and hydrating effects of Hyaluronic acid.
Want to know whether you should use Hyaluronic acid before or after vitamin C? Short answer - Apply vitamin C first and then Hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid and niacinamide can work well together. Both these ingredients are water-binding humectants, which means the combination can provide skin with the required hydration without causing any side effects.
The immediate question that you might have is - should I use niacinamide before or after Hyaluronic acid in your skincare ritual? Well, use Hyaluronic acid first to supply enough hydration to your skin and then apply niacinamide to protect the outer layer of the skin and reduce moisture loss.
Vitamin E has nourishing capabilities and thus can moisturise the skin and keep its hydration levels intact. Hyaluronic acid focuses on the same function thus both these ingredients can make the skin super hydrated.
Which ingredients should I not mix with Hyaluronic acid?
Ingredients that have low pH level do not go well Hyaluronic acid as they make this acid less effective.
Who should use Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid suits all skin types, which means even if you have sensitive skin, you can add it to your skincare ritual without any worry. Pregnant ladies and nursing mothers can also apply it on their skin.
How to add Hyaluronic Acid in your skincare routine?
You can add Hyaluronic Acid in your skincare ritual in the following way:
- Cleanser:
- Serum:
- Day Cream:
- Sheet Mask:
Cleansers with hyaluronic acid help to remove impurities while balancing the skin’s moisture.
Our recommendation is L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gel Cleanser that gently cleanses without drying the skin.
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Hyaluronic acid-based serum deeply penetrates into the skin to give it intense hydration.
Our recommendation is L’Oréal Paris Revitalift 1.5 % Hyaluronic Acid Serum that suits all skin types, making it extremely hydrated and radiant.
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Hyaluronic acid-infused day cream acts best on dry skin and helps to keep up the moisture level.
Our recommendation is L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Plumping Day Cream that hydrates skin, reduces fine lines and reveals radiant skin.
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Pamper your skin with Hyaluronic acid-based face sheet mask and give your skin an instant boost of hydration.
Our recommendation is L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Mix Serum Sheet Mask.
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Want a hydrated, healthy, plumped, and youthful look? Include Hyaluronic acid in your skincare routine and say goodbye to fine lines and dullness. Want expert guidance on your skincare routine? Head to the L’Oréal Paris Skin Genius tool and get a personalised skincare routine recommended on completion of a five-layer skin analysis.
