Q: Should I use Hyaluronic Acid? Are all Hyaluronic Acids the same?

A: Whether to use Hyaluronic Acid or not, the answer is 100% yes! This exceedingly popular active is recognized as one of the most effective skin care ingredients on the market for multiple reasons! If you want plump, supple, glowing skin that seems to defy gravity, hyaluronic acid is like the holy grail of skincare. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a water-loving (hydrophilic) molecule found in every tissue of the body. However, its concentration declines with age, contributing to dehydration and dullness, accelerating the onset of lines and wrinkles. When you and your skin are dehydrated, drinking water is just one part of the hydration equation. Water intake may solve your body’s hydration needs and promote skin elasticity, strength, and luminosity, but your skin is your largest and last organ to receive that H2O and needs more! Thank goodness products with hyaluronic acid are available to rescue parched complexions. This super humectant acts like a "sponge," attracting and retaining 1,000 times its weight in water, performing as an essential hydrating reservoir in the tissues. It preserves and binds moisture, prevents dryness, and smooths the skin.

But not all hyaluronic acids are the same. Formulation plays a significant role in its effectiveness and ability to deeply moisturize and correct skin dehydration. Pevonia uses sodium hyaluronate from sugar beets as it naturally creates a moisture bond. Our natural, plant based salt of hyaluronic acid has a smaller molecule for deeper penetration and moisturization, which makes a significant difference in the end results. This moisturizing superstar distributes moisture throughout the skin and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL), counteracting dehydration and diminishing the feeling of tightness and dryness. It enhances the absorbency of other actives and products, promoting rejuvenating repair as it smooths and plumps the skin’s appearance. Unlike some richer, oil-based moisturizing actives, fast-absorbing lightweight hyaluronic acid is ideal for all skin types and loved by those prone to clogging or breakouts due to its non-comedogenic nature. It is used throughout the Power Repair®, Micro-Retinol®, Stem Cells Phyto-Elite®, SpaTeen®, and ProCorrective® Collections.

Our Hyaluronic Acid HydraMist™ (truly one of the best face mist formulas on the market), C Complexe with Oxyzomes, YouthRenew™ Tinted Cream, Crepe-No-More Body Cream, and Resurfacing Glycocides® Cream are just a few more notable products containing hyaluronic acid. But the pièce de résistance is Pevonia’s Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Serum. This bio-microemulsfied gel delivers uniquely fragmented microparticles of this naturally sourced HA for unrivaled delivery and deeply moisturizing, guaranteed absorption. With a 10% concentration that surpasses other HA formulas, its high potency enhances cellular performance, leaving the skin dewy and radiant.