Description
hyaluronic serum
Hyaluronic acid is one of the most effective skin hydrating agents in the skin care world. It’s non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores, it penetrates the skin deeply, and also works to stimulate collagen production for a fresher, younger, firmer, brighter looking complexion. Our hyaluronic serum is plant-based.
What is hyaluronic acid?
People often hear acid and think its too strong for me, when reality is, hyaluronic acid is a type of sugar found in our bodies’ connective tissue, 50% of which is in our skin. The remaining 50% is found in other tissues like our joints, cartilage and eyes. The main purpose of hyaluronic acid is to attract and retain moisture in the skin, as well as in these other tissues, helping to keep them hydrated.
Hyaluronic acid also helps to keep the skin looking plump, by binding with collagen and elastic fibers to give the skin its structure, and aid with healing wounds and inflammation. It’s amazing, it is able to hold over 1000 times its weight in water!
One 2014 studyTrusted Source involved female participants applying topical hyaluronic acid as a lotion, serum, and cream. The study results demonstrated an increase of skin hydration of up to 96% after 8 weeks of use across the different types.
How to use hyaluronic acid…
Like most skincare products, you’re going to see the best results if you use Hyaluronic Serum consistently.
Alexis recommends using her hyaluronic serum both morning and night. A useful trick to remember is that hyaluronic acid is best applied to slightly damp skin, as it is a molecule which retains moisture – so try applying these products straight out of the shower or after washing your face. You can also mist your face with her All Inclusive Tonic to add the moisture and an extra boost of skin care love!
Then, make sure to follow up with a moisturizer to keep everything ‘locked in’. Hyaluronic acid will draw moisture from the deeper layers of skin, bringing it to the surface and potentially exacerbating dry skin symptoms, so it’s important to follow with a moisturizer.
As Hyaluronic Serum is a fairly lightweight product, the best product to ‘lock in’ the product will be a heavier cream or serum that prevents further water loss to the skin. All of ästhetik moisturizers are capable of this as they have been carefully formulated to achieve this result with the most effective ingredients. We call this skincare layering, which – despite sounding a bit pro-tip – is actually just a fancy way of saying slathering your products on in order of thinnest formulas first (of which hyaluronic acid will probably qualify) and then following up with thicker, richer products.
- Hydration. Hydration = Hyaluronic Acid.
- Humectant or moisture retention
- Lipid Moisture Barrier Enhancement
- Increased Resilience
- Tighter Skin Tone
- Smoother Texture
- Less Visible Fine Lines and Wrinkles.
- Stimulates Skin Cell Regeneration.
- Clarity- more moisture=body produces less oil
Ann Wine –
Vegan HA!! Thank you ästhetik! I’ve wanted this for so long! I spray on my tonic and put on my Hyaluronic acid and instant plump! Love the finish, it’s an amazing primer for my makeup!
Sara C –
I can not say enough good things about asthetik. When Alexis explained how her HA serum is made and how to use it properly, game changer! I’ve been using it wrong for years and the formula I purchased was made from rooster necks-I was so mad. I love her and her products!
Linda Camp –
I am old and wrinkly and sometimes bitter, but I love how this serum makes my skin look.
Janie Sharp –
Excellent!