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Is hyaluronic acid safe for all skin types?

Diana Yerkes
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Diana Yerkes is a Skincare Professional and the Lead Esthetician at Rescue Spa in New York City, New York. With over 15 years of experience, Diana helps others with their skin care needs by incorporating natural and high-performing products and treatments into their routines while providing nutrition insights and educating clients on better skin care habits. Diana is a member of the Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) and holds certifications from the Wellness for Cancer and Look Good Feel Better programs. She received her esthetics education from the Aveda Institute, the International Dermal Institute, and the Biologique Research Academy.

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Yes. Hyaluronic acid is already present in your skin, so using a serum or cream with hyaluronic acid in it only increases the amount that's there.

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Can I apply hyaluronic acid serum on my lips to make them bigger?

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Hyaluronic acid serum is used to prevent and treat dryness and is not meant for plumping lips. It is unlikely to work, and if it did, it would be temporary. It would be better to buy a product made to enhance the size of lips.

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I feel a little itchiness when I apply hyaluronic acid serum and cream. Is this normal, or should I stop using it?

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Stop using it. If you use anything on your face and it itches, burns, or goes red, wash off immediately and stop using, as you may have a slight allergy or sensitive skin.

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My skin is dry/combination. Which product should I use to rejuvenate my skin?

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I've used the Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizing cream, and it works wonders on my skin. I have somewhat acne-prone dry skin with some oily spots, and it works really well without making the oily spots more oily. It also helps rejuvenate dry spots!

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Shall I use the hyaluronic acid serum before or after I use Retinol cream at nighttime? I am 70 years old, and in the morning I clean with toner. Should I add vitamin C serum before hyaluronic/moisturizer?

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Your skincare order should always go according to the molecular density of the product: First cleanse, then tone, then apply serums, and as the last step, use a cream. It does not matter which particular ingredients you use; the order should always be the same to allow a proper effect.

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