Hyaluronic acid for skin: your questions, answered

Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in skin, where it helps hold water. In skincare it is usually used as sodium hyaluronate, its salt form, which is easier to work into formulas. Desert Glow® Day Cream contains two sizes: high-molecular hyaluronic acid, which hydrates the skin’s surface, and low-molecular hyaluronic acid, which is smaller and helps hydrate the upper layers of the skin.

It attracts and holds moisture, which helps skin look plumper and smoother and feel less tight. It hydrates without feeling heavy or greasy.

No. Despite its name, it does not exfoliate. It is a gentle hydrating ingredient and very different from acids such as glycolic or salicylic acid.

Yes. It is light and oil-free, so it adds hydration without heaviness. Oily skin can still lack water and benefit from it.

Apply it to clean, slightly damp skin, then seal in the moisture with a cream. In Desert Glow® Day Cream, hyaluronic acid is already paired with argan oil, so one step does both.

In very dry air, a light hydrating layer on its own may feel less effective. Following with a moisturiser helps keep water in the skin, and a cream that combines both is the simplest option.

Yes. Hyaluronic acid works well with almost any ingredient. Desert Glow® Day Cream combines it with niacinamide, bakuchiol and argan oil.

Hyaluronic acid applied to the skin is generally considered gentle. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before starting any new skincare.