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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is touted as one of the most effective moisturizing ingredients for skin, but why are some people complaining that it made their skin drier?
That is because it is also widely misunderstood and most of us are content with just knowing that a skin care ingredient is the moisturizing' and do not take time to really understand how it works.
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How to remedy the tightness poat HA application
1. To remedy any tightness after applying HA, Dr. Eldik advises following it up with a moisturizer to lock in water before it evaporates from the dermis (sunscreen adds yet another "seal" he shares). ...
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How HA could leave the skin feeling drier
If your skin doesn't have much moisture to begin with, HA won't be very effective on its own. Ironically, it could leave your skin feeling even drier especially when taken in serum form which is believed to be t...
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How HA works
Hyaluromic acid(HA) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide in the skin, eyes, and joints that aids in water retention. While HA, when formulated into serums and lotions, can improve our skin's moisture levels , it doesn't necessarily invite the water to the party—it simply encourages it to stay ...
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Many of us use Hyaluronic Acid without understanding how it works to moisturize the skin.
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