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Don’t let the word “acid” scare you. While we love most acids for their different roles in our skincare routines, hyaluronic acid should be the one that scares you the absolute
least. Not only is it a substance that occurs naturally in the human body, but this hydrating ingredient can also hold up to a thousand times its weight in water. It s basically a moisture magnet, and we just can t get enough of it.
What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
“Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance produced in the skin’s cells. Its primary benefit is to help the skin maintain moisture,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kristel Polder, from the Dallas Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics. “Hyaluronic acid allows for plumping of the skin from the outside in, therefore immediate the benefits of hydration are observed.”