What is hyaluronic acid? Board-certified dermatologists explain
Should you include hyaluronic acid in your skin care routine? Learn why Drs. Joel and Daniel Schlessinger recommend it.
Video Summary
In this video, board-certified dermatologists Drs. Joel and Daniel Schlessinger explain the science behind hyaluronic acid as a skin care ingredient.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a powerful humectant and naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan. It’s found in the body in the skin, joints and eyes. As we age, our natural hyaluronic acid levels decline, leading to visible signs of aging like loss of volume, fine lines and decreased elasticity.
Hyaluronic acid’s powerful humectant properties draw moisture from the environment, making it very effective for solutions like hydration and plumping. Hyaluronic acid is even used in fillers to create natural-looking volume.
The best hyaluronic acid serums
Drs. Joel and Daniel Schlessinger recommend these hyaluronic acid serums, as they contain multiple weights of hyaluronic acid, which penetrate the skin at different levels to provide the most benefits.
SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator
Made with a proprietary blend containing five types of hyaluronic acid, this cream to water serum restores your skin’s natural ability to produce hyaluronic acid. It provides results both immediately and over time, reinforcing the skin barrier and providing plumping benefits.
LovelySkin LUXE HA Peptide Serum
A Schlessinger favorite, this hyaluronic acid serum combines multiple weights of hyaluronic acid with advanced peptides for deep hydration that supports collagen synthesis. It has a silky texture that promotes a more youthful glow.
SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan Multi-Dimensional Volumizing Serum
Utilizing a unique 1.3% hyaluronic acid complex, proxylane and licorice root extract, this serum helps amplify skin’s hyaluronic acid levels by 30%. It also offers visible plumping benefits that are roughly equivalent to one cc of hyaluronic acid filler.
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