Skin Care

These New Hyaluronic Acid Serums Are a Big Drink of Water for Your Skin

Whether your skin is dry and needs a boost of moisture or your skin is oily and needs lightweight hydration, a hyaluronic acid serum will work for you.

by Dawn Davis, Rosie Narasaki | COMMENT

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When it comes to hydration, hyaluronic acid is a miracle molecule -- largely because it can hold 1000 times its weight in water. And hyaluronic acid isn't a weird chemical created in a lab. In fact, it naturally exists in skin, and synthetic hyaluronic acid is virtually identical to what your body already makes.

Beauty companies have been incorporating hyaluronic acid into skin care products for years, but lately the trend has been picking up steam. And there's a new generation of serums with hyaluronic as the star ingredient -- not just playing a supporting role.

The rise of fillers like Restylane and Juvederm, which are made of hyaluronic acid, is clearly contributing to the prevalence of these new serums. After all, if you don't want to have your face injected, you can still get some of the benefits of hyaluronic acid by applying it topically. It plumps skin, making it look younger and smoother, it provides long lasting moisture, and it's great for all skin types.

Here, we're featuring some of our favorite new hyaluronic acid serums and explaining what makes each one special.

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