They say it right, ‘hyaluronic acid is the holy grail to wrinkle-free skin besides providing youthful hydration’. This magical product functions as a humectant and locks water molecules onto the surface of your skin to keep it nice and hydrated. The best part of using hyaluronic acid is they do not have any side effects and do wonder to every skin type whether it is sensitive or acne prone. It can also be added to your moisturizer to make its effect long-lasting. But, one should be careful while the application of it because if not applied properly it can work reverse i.e., it can dry up your skin. Dr. Rashmi Shetty, India’s leading celebrity cosmetic dermatologist answers all questions related to hyaluronic acid.
Why could hyaluronic acid dry skin out?
Application of hyaluronic acid on an extremely dry face is a big no. If applied on a dry face, it can draw moisture from the deeper levels of your skin. This can be more harmful for your skin health. Usage of hyaluronic acid in places, where humidity level is low, becomes quite tricky.
Here are some mistakes we do while applying hyaluronic acid
Our skin has natural levels of hyaluronic acid in it, but as we age, they slowly deplete. This leads to wrinkles and a loss of bounce in the skin. So, if you are supplementing your skin with hyaluronic acid you should be careful about the below-mentioned mistakes:
Mistake 1: Using Hyaluronic Acid without moisturizer
It is essential to apply moisturizer when you’re applying hyaluronic acid. If the skin is already dry and HA is applied in a formula then it doesn’t add moisture. If it’s applied with moisturizer then it locks the moisture into the skin. You can also look for hydrating serums with hyaluronic acid, as this contains high levels of naturally occurring hyaluronic acid that will ensure your skin to look more hydrated, fresher and younger looking with an overall improved skin tone.
Mistake 2: Be careful about over usage of hyaluronic acid
As hyaluronic acid is currently the most-talked about product in the market, it is now available in every form be it mask, serum or pills. Many of us have the mentality that “more the merrier”. However, various researches have shown that the excessive application of hyaluronic acid can result in inflammation and redness of skin. Applying twice a day in your morning and evening skin care can give your skin a long-lasting impact of smoothness and bounce.
