Who should use hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is great for all skin types. In general, the ingredient is nonirritating and does not trigger acne, rosacea, or allergic skin reactions. There is, however, a small chance of any adverse side effects.

Those with dry and/or more mature skin will benefit the most from using hyaluronic acid. As we age, our bodies produce less of it, so replacing hyaluronic acid topically will make the most impact on those of us who are middle-aged and older .

Hyaluronic acid has the word "acid" in its name, but there's no reason for sensitive skin types to tread lightly — it's safe for everyone. There are no known side effects of utilizing hyaluronic acid, as again, it's produced in our bodies. Definitely talk to your doctor if you do experience side effects from a product that contains it — it could be due to another active or inactive ingredient.

There's also an injectable version. Hyaluronic acid also comes in the form of an injectable. In dermal fillers, hyaluronic acid presents as a gel-like product that, once injected, attracts water to regenerate volume and recreate lost structure. This, in turn, helps reduce the overall sunken or sagging appearance of the face and softens the overall look of lines and wrinkles. So no matter who, hyaluronic acid is a good choice.