Beauty
Why it might be time to pump the breaks on HA mania.
Corey L. Hartman, M.D., founder ofSkin Wellness Dermatologyin Birmingham, AL.
Lu reiterates that lower-weight hyaluronic acid products are slightly more likely to irritate the skin.
It spread around like wildfire and its back to being popular again, she says.
Thats what happens with these active [ingredients].
But many experts are urging clients and shoppers to explore different options in the name of more hydrated skin.
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Still, its important to remember that not all of your hydrating products should feature humectants alone.
The Soothing Balm
Idriss is also a fan of this drugstore balm for the hydrating job.
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