There are few skincare ingredients more beloved than hyaluronic acid, and Arganatural can’t get enough. This moisture-binding beauty essential is natural, safe for all skin types, and produces a dewy, hydrated complexion that even Instagram filters can’t compete with. You shouldn’t let the “acid” in the name fool you, either, as hyaluronic acid is a gentle ingredient that’s naturally produced within the body. It acts as a protective lubricant for your skin, joints, eyes and nerves, but is most commonly known as the moisture magnet that produces your smooth and supple complexion. Pretty cool, right? The bad news is that your body’s levels of hyaluronic acid decrease with age, resulting in less of the dewy and effortlessly glowy skin of our youth. However, you can easily remedy this and restore moisture with the best hyaluronic acid skincare products. Hint hint: it’s present in a few Arganatural skincare products. Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most versatile natural acids:

What is hyaluronic acid?

Not only can we practically guarantee that you have hyaluronic acid skincare products on your nightstand right now - in the form of moisturizers, serums, and sheet masks - you also produce it within your body. This naturally occurring polysaccharide is able to retain up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, and lubricates everything from your hair and skin to your joints and nerves. Similar to collagen and elastin, however, your levels of hyaluronic acid deplete each year. This is why beauty enthusiasts rejoice in hyaluronic acid skincare products, and their uncanny ability to immensely hydrate, smooth, brighten, and plump the skin.

What are the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid?

As a humectant, hyaluronic acid pulls moisture from its surroundings and carries up to 1,000 times its own weight to the surface of the skin - giving HA the nickname of “moisture magnet.” This results in a broad spectrum of benefits that explain HA’s vast popularity, from smoother and more supple skin to a loose promise of less fine lines in the future. The top benefits of hyaluronic acid include:

Hydration: The extreme moisturizing capabilities of hyaluronic acid can hydrate even the most parched skin - replacing dry patches with smooth, soft, and supple skin

Brightness: Optimum levels of hydration will leave your skin with a naturally dewy, seemingly effortless glow.

Aging prevention: Lack of moisture is one of the top causes of premature skin aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Hyaluronic acid helps to plump the skin and fill in these lines, while preventing future ones from forming.

Lightweight: Your favorite hyaluronic acid serums are lightweight and easily absorb into the skin - leaving minimal mess and helping you get the best use of your products. Just in time for summer!

Versatility: The gentle nature of this skincare ingredient ensures that it’s safe to use on nearly all skin types, and pairs effectively with most ingredients without risk of irritation or side effects.

What types of hyaluronic acid beauty products should I use?

Hyaluronic acid is found in all types of skincare products - including moisturizers, serums, and masks. While each has its own distinctive features and contains the hydrating properties that this natural acid is known for, we’re particularly fond of serums. Since these beauty products are made up of very small molecules, the active ingredients in your favorite serums are absorbed quickly and easily into the skin - letting the hyaluronic acid penetrate at a deeper level. Don’t forget to apply moisturizer immediately after applying hyaluronic acid, either - as this helps to seal in moisture and achieve the best results.

More interested in hyaluronic acid? No worries. Our Anti-Aging Retinol Shower Gel intensely hydrates the skin with natural ingredients, botanicals, and (you guessed it!) hyaluronic acid is infused in this shower gel as well. The goal of this shower gel is to reveal smoother and younger-looking skin without drying out your skin in the process, and you can easily do so with the help of Arganatural beauty products and hyaluronic acid.

Who should use hyaluronic acid?

As you would expect, this natural acid is often the top choice for dry skin, as the moisturizing capabilities are unparalleled for eliminating dry patches. That being said, hyaluronic acid is extremely versatile and has endless benefits for people of all ages and skin types. Whether you’re in your 20’s and looking to balance out dry spots, or 40’s and beyond hoping to smooth out and prevent fine lines… hyaluronic acid will be essential to your skincare routine.

How often should I use hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is safe to use on a daily basis, and you can even use it in both your morning and evening skincare routines. It may be used alongside a variety of other ingredients, such as antioxidants or other acids, but we’d recommend using it alongside vitamin C. Ensure to apply hyaluronic acid on damp skin to reap its wonderful benefits.