Hyaluronic Acid

Despite the scary "acid" in the name, it’s not an exfoliant like Glycolic or Salicylic acid. It’s actually a sugar molecule that occurs naturally in your body. Its main job is to keep things lubricated and moist. In skincare, it acts like a magnet for moisture, drawing water into the skin to keep it hydrated and plump.

Yes, it’s fantastic for oily skin. Oily skin can actually be dehydrated (lacking water), which sometimes causes your skin to overproduce oil to compensate. Hyaluronic Acid provides pure hydration without adding heavy oils or clogging pores, helping to balance your skin’s moisture levels.

Damp skin wins here. Because HA acts like a sponge, it works best when there is already a little moisture to grab onto. We recommend applying The Hydrator right after cleansing (or after a toner/essence) while your face is still slightly moist. This helps trap that water in your skin rather than pulling it from the deeper layers.

This usually happens if you live in a very dry climate or if you don't seal the HA in. If the air is drier than your skin, Hyaluronic Acid can actually pull water out of your skin to balance the equation. To prevent this "tight" feeling, always follow your HA serum immediately with a moisturizer to lock that hydration in.

Absolutely. HA is the diplomat of skincare ingredients—it gets along with everyone.

• With Vitamin C: Apply Glow Maker first, let it absorb, then apply The Hydrator.
• With Retinol: Apply The Hydrator first as a buffer to reduce irritation, or apply it after your retinoid for extra comfort.

Think of The Hydrator (a serum) as a glass of water, and a moisturizer (a cream/lotion) as the lid on the cup. The serum delivers a concentrated dose of water deep into the surface layers, while the moisturizer contains oils and emollients to seal that water in and prevent it from evaporating. For the best results, you want both the water and the lid.

Yes, specifically with fine lines caused by dehydration. When skin is dry, it shrivels slightly, making lines look deeper (like a raisin vs. a grape). By flooding the skin with moisture, HA plumps up the surface, making those fine lines appear smoother and less visible almost immediately.

Texture is everything. Many HA serums feel sticky or tacky, making them hard to layer under makeup or other products. We formulated The Hydrator with Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Resveratrol to ensure it absorbs quickly and dries down to a silky, smooth finish. No stickiness, just soft skin.

Yes. Because it is gentle and non-irritating, Hyaluronic Acid is safe to bring up around the orbital bone. It’s great for plumping up the thin skin around the eyes, which is often the first place to show signs of dehydration.

Yes. Hyaluronic Acid is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It’s a great way to keep your skin supple and hydrated while navigating hormonal skin changes.

Please do! Your skin loses water while you sleep (Transepidermal Water Loss), and it faces environmental drying factors during the day. Using The Hydrator twice a day ensures your moisture barrier stays supported around the clock.