The Science Behind Deep Hydration
Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a molecule that occurs naturally in your skin and can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Our formula uses multiple molecular weights of HA to deliver multi-level hydration, a strategy supported by clinical research:
- High-Weight HA: Sits on the surface of the skin, providing immediate hydration and smoothing the appearance of fine lines [1].
- Low-Weight HA: Studies have shown that lower molecular weight HA (20-300 kDa) can penetrate the skin's outer layers, delivering sustained hydration from within [2]. This helps to plump the skin for a bouncy, healthy look.
1% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): We've included a supportive 1% concentration of Niacinamide to help strengthen the skin barrier. A healthy barrier is crucial for locking in the hydration delivered by Hyaluronic Acid, preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) [3].
Why it works: By providing both surface-level and deep hydration while simultaneously strengthening the skin barrier, this serum doesn't just add moisture—it helps your skin hold onto it. Clinical trials have demonstrated that topical HA serums can increase skin hydration by as much as 55% [4].
References
[1] Draelos, Z. D. (2021). Efficacy Evaluation of a Topical Hyaluronic Acid Serum in Facial Photoaging. Dermatology and Therapy, 11(4), 1385–1394. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8322246/
[2] Essendoubi, M., Gobinet, C., Reynaud, R., Angiboust, J. F., Manfait, M., & Piot, O. (2016). Human skin penetration of hyaluronic acid of different molecular weights as probed by Raman spectroscopy. Skin Research and Technology, 22(1), 55–62. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25877232/
[3] Boo, Y. C. (2021). Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 10(8), 1315. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8389214/
[4] Draelos, Z. D., Diaz, I., Namkoong, J., Piquero-Casals, J., Krutmann, J., Gunt, H. B., & Oresajo, C. (2021). Efficacy Evaluation of a Topical Hyaluronic Acid Serum in Facial Photoaging. Dermatology and Therapy, 11(4), 1385–1394. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8322246/