No matter the time of year, staying hydrated is one of the easiest and best ways to help your skin look its best. “While I always recommend drinking more water, you can also help hydrate your skin’s moisture barrier by adding products with hyaluronic acid in them,” says Dr. Parks, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of DermWarehouse. Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient in many of our most popular products at DermWarehouse, and the reason for that is because of its powerful hydrating abilities.
What Are the Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid?
Don’t let the name fool you, hyaluronic acid isn’t an acid at all but a hydrator that can help your skin absorb and retain moisture. “Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that attracts and retains moisture in the skin, leading to a plump and youthful appearance. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water,” says Dr. Parks. “By maintaining optimal moisture levels, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” he says.
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This super ingredient also enhances the skin’s barrier function, protecting against environmental damage and improving skin elasticity. Hyaluronic Acid is a must-have in any skincare routine because it can help the skin absorb more water to keep it hydrated. On your skin, this helps your skin retain that water too. Using products with hyaluronic acid in them on a regular basis can help your skin appear more youthful, healthy, and glowing. Just like how staying hydrated is good for your overall health, your skin needs water to maintain its youthful suppleness.
Hyaluronic Acid is Great for All Skin Types
“One of the best things about hyaluronic acid is its versatility,” says Dr. Parks. “Whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, hyaluronic acid is a gentle ingredient that will only help it maintain a healthy glow,” he says. Hyaluronic acid is lightweight and non-greasy, making it perfect for oily and acne-prone skin, while its intense hydrating properties make it a blessing for dry skin. It won’t irritate sensitive skin either, making it an ideal ingredient for soothing irritation or redness.
Best Hyaluronic Acid Products
“Hyaluronic acid is one of our most popular ingredients because it’s gentle but highly effective,” says Stefanie Parks, CEO of DermWarehouse. While it may be one of the most common ingredients found in products at DermWarehouse, there are some hyaluronic acid products that are significantly more popular. Here are some of the best hyaluronic acid products that are available today through DermWarehouse.
Elta MD UV Clear SPF
“The Elta MD UV Clear SPF is both a skincare product and an SPF that combines sun protection with the hydrating benefits of hyaluronic acid and other powerful but gentle protective ingredients,” says Dr. Parks, who recommends this gentle yet powerful SPF to all of his patients. “This lightweight sunscreen is perfect for daily use, providing broad-spectrum SPF 46 protection while keeping your skin moisturized,” he says. Ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin, it helps calm and protect your complexion without clogging pores.
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SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator
The SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator is a powerful hyaluronic acid serum that creates both immediate and long-term effects on the skin. “This serum is formulated with 5 types of hyaluronic acid, so you get those immediate benefits when you use the product as well as long-term health benefits from using the product on a regular basis,” says Dr. Parks. “This is a great product if you need to protect your moisture barrier because it helps to hydrate the skin while sealing in that hydration for long-term benefits,” he says.
Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser
“This gentle, hyaluronic acid-infused cleanser effectively removes dirt, oil, and other impurities without stripping your skin of its natural moisture,” says Dr. Parks. Customers at DermWarehouse love the Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser because it is suitable for all skin types and leaves your skin feeling fresh, hydrated, and balanced. Using this cleanser morning and night can help your skin absorb water to keep it hydrated and glowing throughout the day.
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Park Perfection Instant Eye Lift
This hyaluronic acid-infused eye treatment is the secret to getting bright, refreshed eyes. “Hyaluronic acid acts as a hydrating ingredient that can help lift and boost the skin around the eye area by targeting puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles,” says Stefanie Parks. Gently pat a small amount of the Park Perfection Instant Eye Lift around the eye area morning and night for an instant refresh.
Jan Marini Hyla 3D Face Cream Hyaluronic Acid Complex
If your skin is dry, you need to address both the hydration and the moisture separately. Using a face cream like the Jan Marini Hyla 3D Face Cream Hyaluronic Acid Complex will do just that, as it’s formulated to hydrate the skin with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to moisturize. This dual-action face cream is perfect for anyone with dry skin, or for anyone wanting to address the signs of aging with nourishing, gentle ingredients that provide lasting benefits.
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SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair
The SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair serum is a luxurious eye cream that targets multiple signs of aging around the eyes. “This serum is enriched with hyaluronic acid which deeply hydrates and plumps the delicate skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” says Stefanie Parks. “Our customers love this product for its quick results, and for its ability to target the eye area which can often be more sensitive and delicate,” she says. This eye cream also contains peptides and antioxidants to improve skin texture and tone.
PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask
The PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Overnight mask is a great product to use if you want some extra hydration that you can add to your skin overnight. This product is formulated with a blend of corrective ingredients that can help nourish your skin so that it’s glowing and healthy when you wake up in the morning.
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Repair damaged and irritated skin with the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This powerful hyaluronic acid serum can help repair your moisture barrier with its formulation of concentrated hyaluronic acid and B5, which provides optimal but gentle hydration and moisture without irritating even the most sensitive skin.
Clarity Rx Daily Dose of Water
DermWarehouse customers love the Daily Dose of Water from Clarity Rx because it’s a powerfully hydrating lip treatment that can help nourish and protect your lips during all seasons. “This lip treatment contains two kinds of peptides to support the appearance of plump, hydrated lips after just one use” says Dr. Parks.
Clinicians Complex Hyaluronic Acid Serum
The Hyaluronic Acid Serum from Clinicians Complex is one of our most popular hyaluronic acid serums because it contains other ingredients such as red marine algae and green tea to support skin cell turnover, firmness, and elasticity while protecting the skin with powerful antioxidants. This serum is packed with natural ingredients that will help nourish and hydrate the skin long-term.
DefenAge 3D Eye Radiance Cream
When it comes to an eye cream, you want something that will pack a punch to deliver hydration and nourishment without irritating the ultra-sensitive and delicate skin around the eye area. The DefenAge 3D Eye Radiance Cream is formulated to do just that, with hydrating and nourishing ingredients that are designed to work together to address fine lines and wrinkles, brighten the eye area, and intensely hydrate with ultra-gentle hyaluronic acid.
