You might assume that Hyaluronic Acid is one of the skincare acids, like BHA’s, AHA’s and Glycolic, that exfoliate and increase cell turnover.
But it’s not. While it does leave your skin plumper and looking nicely ‘glowy’, it has quite a different way of doing so.
It’s actually not an ‘acid’ at all. Instead, Hyaluronic Acid is a gel-type sugar-based molecule that can hold a huge amount of water - up to 1000x its own weight to be precise.
It’s a humectant (an ingredient that pulls moisture from the air around it into the skin). This makes it perfect for the job of hydrating the skin’s surface.
Despite the name, Hyaluronic Acid is a very gentle ingredient, which can be used by those with eczema-prone or sensitive skin.
