If you’re on a quest for plump, youthful skin but are hesitant about injectables (we hear you!), hyaluronic acid is the next best thing. Often referred to as a "moisture magnet," this naturally occurring molecule is a powerful hydrator that helps skin retain water, keeping it smooth, supple, and visibly plumped. But can hyaluronic acid truly rival the results of dermal fillers? Keep reading to discover all there is to know about hyaluronic acid and how it can transform your skin!
What makes hyaluronic acid one of the best skincare ingredients?
Unlike many skincare ingredients, hyaluronic acid is already found in our bodies, primarily in the skin, joints, and connective tissues. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it a superior hydrator that works to replenish moisture levels, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and create a naturally dewy complexion. The thing is as we age our body’s ability to produce hyaluronic acid decreases so it's important to use topical treatments to help replenish what is missing. Unlike fillers, which add volume artificially, hyaluronic acid enhances your skin’s natural ability to retain moisture, keeping it plump and dewy over time.
Can hyaluronic acid replace injectables?
While hyaluronic acid can’t totally replace the anti-ageing results achieved by injectables, there is a new breed of hyaluronic which definitely offers more similar results! Injectable fillers use a gel form of hyaluronic acid to add volume beneath the skin, smoothing wrinkles and restoring lost fullness. Topical hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, can’t penetrate as deeply, until now! Scientists have played with the molecule size of hyaluronic in skincare to ensure it fills both the upper and lower layers of the skin, making it fuller and bouncier than ever before. If you want to enhance hydration, boost plumpness, and soften fine lines naturally, an advanced hyaluronic acid serum is a fantastic daily alternative to injectables.
How to get the best results with hyaluronic acid
For optimal benefits, apply a hyaluronic acid serum to damp skin and lock it in with a moisturiser to prevent moisture loss. Look for serums with multi-molecular hyaluronic which contains different molecular weights to penetrate various skin layers, offering both immediate and long-term hydration.
The best hyaluronic acid skincare
We road-tested some advanced hyaluronic-rich products, and these were our top picks;
Pevonia Power Repair Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Serum
This hyaluronic acid serum features one of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid on the skincare market, combined with the powerful duo of marine collagen and Escutox® (Hibiscus Esculentus extract which relaxes harsh wrinkles similar to that of Botox), to deliver optimal anti-ageing results. It penetrates deeply into the skin delivering smoother, softer, plumper, firming and brighter skin! What’s more, it’s ideal for all skin types!
Vie Collection Wrinkle Dimension Hyaluronic Concentrate
For amplified hydration, all you need to do is apply a pump of this deeply hydrating complexion under any moisturiser! It uses three different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to maintain an optimum level of hydration and strengthen skin cohesion and firmness. It literally melts into skin on application creating an instantly rejuvenating effect. Apply onto lines, let it sit for a few minutes, then massage in for instant plumping.
Pevonia Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream
Any Pevonia fan will tell you this is the “go to” cream for rehydrating the skin and smoothing away dehydration lines and wrinkles. This global best-seller is in fact abundant in Hyaluronic and Collagen, and acts like a moisture magnet, plumping and firming the skin immediately.
Vie Collection Mesoforce Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin Mask
Containing a cocktail of vitamins and hyaluronic acid, this sensational mask reveals instant visible softening of fine lines and wrinkles and an unforgettable glow. With each application, skin is visibly smoothed and plumped.
This anti-ageing eye cream is loaded with hyaluronic, vitamins A, C and E and keeps the eye area hydrated all day. Yes it’s true! Press the skin around your eyes at the end of the day and you’ll still feel it in the upper layers protecting and giving volume.
If you prefer the feeling of a cooling eye gel to soothe and depuff your peepers, this product is the one for you. Anti-ageing dynamo Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and Ginkgo Biloba work together to deliver not only decongesting and brightening benefits but they also effectively target dark circles and wrinkles too! The results speak for themselves. Renewed, rejuvenated, refreshed and visibly brighter eye contour with visible reduction in wrinkles.
Hyaluronic acid skincare definitely provides a fantastic alternative for those looking for a non-invasive solution. Whether in serums, creams, or masks, it’s a simple yet effective way to achieve that fresh, radiant glow, no needles required!
