Hyaluronic acid lotions/moisturizers

mirafye

Hi, I live in asia and recently there has been this hype about hylauronic acids in our lotions and moisturizers. The ingredients for the particular lotion that I'm referring to are: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Methyl Paraben, Disodium Succinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Succinic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate.

(if you're wondering which product im referring to, google Hada Labo SHA lotion)

According to their direction of usage, this is to be used as a toner to prep the skin and then we have to use a moisturizer after that. Im kinda wondering if we can use this directly as a moisturizer instead?

Thanks for your help! :)

Right Brain

Toners don't really do that much for your skin. (See this post for why: http://thebeautybrains.com/2012/02/08/what-is-skin-toner/)

This product by itself won't be a very good moisturizer because it lacks any ingredients that form a good barrier to reduce moisture loss (like petrolatum, mineral oil, and dimethicone.)

I suggest saving money (and time) by skipping the toner and just using a moisturizer.

pedrom.

According to the Japanese Skincare Theory, the lotion is a must because has a high content of water and glycols (like glycerin and butylene glycol). These glycols

will momently disrupt skin's barrier and allow the "actives" of the serum or emulsion applied after the lotion penetrate better.

Although it makes sense, just the washing process will be enough to disrupt the skin's barrier.

So, I don't believe lotions are really necessary. Anyway, I personally like using them.

Ally E.

yeap right brain, you need to research japanese skincare philosophy, and that toner is nothing like american stuff you call toner, you'd call this Hada Labo product lotion in US

all I can say - it works, my skin is finally not dry and uncomfortable, but not too oily, I have combo so very hard to cater for both sides

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