If you haven't been using Hyaluronic Acid in your beauty routine, this is your sign to start. This powerful ingredient has quickly become one of the most popular buzzwords in skincare, for a multitude of reasons. Let’s take a closer look. 

What is Hyaluronic Acid? 

Also known as Hyaluronan, Hyaluronic Acid is a hydrator used in skincare to add and retain moisture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promote a more plump and smoother appearance. 

Beauty Expert Fact: Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in our body as a clear, gel-like substance. The high viscosity of Hyaluronic Acid makes it great for keeping tissues, muscles and joints well lubricated. 

Why is Hyaluronic Acid so important?

Attracts & Retains Moisture: Hyaluronic Acid has the ability to latch onto water molecules and deliver them to the skin’s outermost layer. In fact, it has been said that Hyaluronic Acid has the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. This helps to replenish and hold cell moisture, leading to hydrated, supple and healthy skin.

Keeps Wrinkles At Bay: Its intense hydration properties make Hyaluronic Acid a key anti-aging agent. Dehydrated skin is one of the main causes of wrinkles and therefore the dewier and more plump the skin, the fewer fine lines it will have. 

Heals Wounds Quickly:  Hyaluronic Acid has been proven to regulate inflammation and cell migration. It also boosts the development of blood vessels and tissue regeneration, which help to repair the skin.

Who should use Hyaluronic Acid?

Everyone! Hyaluronic Acid is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, but it's most beneficial to those with dry or dehydrated skin. 

Beauty Expert Fact: Even though it's an acid, Hyaluronic Acid does not strip the skin of any properties unlike other acids, instead it provides hydration through water. 

What does Hyaluronic Acid work best alongside?

Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) & Vitamin 5 (Panthenol)

What does Hyaluronic Acid not work well alongside?

As it is purely hydrating, Hyaluronic Acid has had no known negative reactions with other ingredients.

Hyaluronic Acid Must Have: Monastery Aloe Hyaluronic Moisture Boost

This gel serum feels ultra-light but gives skin a serious boost in hydration thanks to two molecular weights of hyaluronic acid. Even better, the hyaluronic acid is suspended in a base of soothing, moisturizing aloe. Lavender soothes skin and instantly relaxes the senses for an aromatherapeutic experience. SHOP HERE. 

HEAL: Calming and Moisturizing Toner

Heal contains Rosa damascena flower water, a naturally calming tonic that enjoys a multitude of properties. Its hyaluronic acid and aloe content also brighten and refresh your skin, suitable for all ages and skin type. SHOP HERE