You see it everywhere these days: in serums, day creams and anti-aging products. But what does hyaluronic acid actually do for your skin? And why is this ingredient so loved?

You may recognise this. After cleansing, your skin feels a little tight, fine lines suddenly seem more visible, or you notice that your favourite day cream no longer hydrates enough.

You hear more and more that hyaluronic acid is the solution for dry, dehydrated skin. But what actually makes this ingredient so special?

The beautiful thing is that hyaluronic acid is no stranger to your body. Your skin produces it naturally. It's just that the amount of hyaluronic acid in your skin gradually decreases as you get older.

Fortunately, with the right skincare you can help hydrate your skin intensively and support its full, supple appearance.

Despite the name, hyaluronic acid is not an acid that exfoliates your skin, the way glycolic acid or salicylic acid does. It is a substance your body makes itself, and it occurs naturally in your skin, joints and connective tissue, among other places.

Hyaluronic acid is known above all for one remarkable property: its ability to bind large amounts of water.

You can think of hyaluronic acid as a kind of moisture sponge that helps keep your skin hydrated and supple. And that matters more than you might think.

Because when your skin holds enough moisture, it often looks fuller, smoother and fresher. Fine dehydration lines are less noticeable and your skin feels more comfortable.

Perhaps you barely needed a day cream when you were younger, while now your skin quickly feels dry or tight. That isn't so surprising.

As you get older, the composition of your skin changes. The natural amount of hyaluronic acid decreases, and the skin barrier can also function less well. As a result, your skin can lose moisture more quickly.

You might notice this in:

• Fine dehydration lines: especially around your eyes and mouth.
• A tight feeling: even when you've just applied a cream.
• A dull appearance: your skin is missing the fresh, full look you're used to.
• Less suppleness: your skin sometimes feels a little stiffer or rougher.
• More sensitivity: dehydrated skin can react more quickly to external influences.

There's a reason hyaluronic acid is one of the most used ingredients in modern skincare. But what can you actually expect from it?

You may have read on a pack: low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, or triple hyaluronic acid. But what does that actually mean?

Hyaluronic acid exists in different molecular sizes. And those can contribute to your skin's hydration in different ways.

When you're looking for anti-aging skincare, you'll probably come across collagen regularly as well as hyaluronic acid. And that's not without reason.

Both substances occur naturally in your skin, but they have different roles. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin hold onto moisture. Collagen plays an important part in the structure and firmness of your skin. As you get older, the amount of both substances in your skin changes.

By combining hydrating ingredients with collagen and peptides, you can care for the skin in several ways. Hyaluronic acid helps the skin look fuller and more supple, while collagen in a cream contributes to hydration and a soft skin feel. Certain peptides can also help make fine lines less visible.

So it isn't only about one popular ingredient, but above all about how different ingredients complement each other.

Now that you know why hyaluronic acid is so important for your skin, you may be wondering: how do you make sure your skin stays well hydrated every day?

The secret is mainly consistency. Your skin needs hydration both during the day and at night.

With The Day Formula you give your skin the hydrating care it needs during the day, while The Night Formula cares for your skin in your evening routine. After applying the serums, always follow with a cream to hydrate and care for the skin optimally.

Do you notice your skin becoming a little drier, or fine lines more visible? Then The Rich Cream, with triple hyaluronic acid, can be a welcome addition for extra hydration and a fuller, smoother appearance.

This award-winning anti-aging cream combines intensive hydration with advanced ingredients that help care for the skin and make fine lines less visible.

The formula of The Rich Cream contains, among other things:

• Triple hyaluronic acid: helps hydrate the skin intensively and hold onto moisture.
• Skin-identical collagen: supports soft, supple and hydrated skin.
• Peptides: help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What makes this combination so interesting is that the cream isn't only focused on hydration, but also on the visible signs of skin ageing.

And because The Rich Cream is also suitable for the delicate eye area, you can care for several of the skin's needs with one cream.

Adding hyaluronic acid to your routine is simple. Even so, there are a few things you can do to hydrate your skin as well as possible.

Hyaluronic acid isn't just a passing skincare trend. It is a substance your body makes itself, and it plays an important role in holding moisture in your skin.

And precisely because our skin changes as we get older, extra hydration can make a big difference to how our skin looks and feels.

Hyaluronic acid helps your skin look fuller, smoother and more supple. But for a complete anti-aging routine, it's wise to look beyond hydration alone. By combining hyaluronic acid with ingredients such as collagen and peptides, you give your skin versatile care that meets its changing needs.

Curious what hyaluronic acid, combined with advanced anti-aging ingredients, can mean for your skin?

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