Can you have ALLERGIC REACTION TO HYALURONIC ACID SERUM?| Dr Dray

[@elizabethevelyn7125]

This information was really helpful! I tend to be sensitive to products with hyaluronic acid and I never considered that it could be because they make my skin *more* absorbant of irritatants. Incidentally, I'm also sensitive to niacinamide, and finding products with neither of those ingredients is *hard* lol

[@renemartz1520]

Same with both HA and Niacinamide. For some reason my skin reacts with both ingredients. I've tried several brands and even experimented just straight HA and straight Niacinamide with no other products to interfere, and I still get a reaction. So now I just try to avoid them. 🤷‍♀️

[@amady6]

Same! I felt like the only one since everyone loves it. It’s so hard to find affordable serums that doesn’t also HA.

[@enakshi8729]

Same,I'm sensitive to Niacinamide (I didn't use HA so I don't know about it).Whichever percentage it is, My skin becomes red and bumpy

[@Sasha_xo]

Omg same here it’s so frustrating 😩😩

[@Fallenangle9]

I’m sensitive niacinamide too. I recently started using vanicream

[@sherrychung2456]

Hyaluronic Acid video with a ocean blue top? Perfection 👌

[@sheilayourdon1015]

I’m 64 years old and have had eczema my whole life. Have been to multiple doctors over the years. I have learned more listening to Dr. Dray’s videos, then all those doctors combined! What a blessing you have been to me! 💕

[@haughtongal]

Me too!!!!

[@themandan808]

Same!!!!

[@jesswitmer6389]

What do you do to manage your eczema?

[@thistleskeptic]

No matter what, when I use HA-heavy products I end up with irritation, edema (it's like my skin just looks puffy and is super soft in a bad way), and then I end up with small spots then deep cystic acne. As soon as I realized it, I quit those products, and my skin has never been happier. It does suck though because HA is in everything

[@yesplease6399]

Not in glycerine hehe

[@luxeford9208]

This should be mandatory viewing for *every* single skincare aficionado on social media. Just a few minutes of your attention, and *so* much less misinformation and *so* much more precision, clarification and accuracy in everybody's reviews of HA containing products. Not too much to ask compared to the time and money you (and I!) spend on bettering our skin. Splendid information! Thanks.

[@wendyvick3587]

Omg!!!! You literally saved my life with this video!!! For 4 months I have suffered with allergic reaction (itching, tight, dry, swollen lips) using 2.5 percent hydrocortisone but it kept coming back. I tried eliminating everything and then slowly adding products back in. Thought it was toothpaste, lipstick, cleansers, gluten, toner, moisturizer, etc…. Never crossed my mind it would be Neutragenia Hydroboost!!! It would feel good going on but then later the symptoms would come back. I stopped after watching your video and like magic… the symptoms are gone!!! I can’t thank you enough!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tamannarajan7996]

Heyy i know it’s been a long time but did your skin get better after stopping with the HA?

[@danielle19735]

Last year when starting to work from home I discovered that the hyaluronic acid was causing my skin to be more dry and irritated, which I really did not understand since it was supposed to help with hydration. I stopped using it and all the products that contain hyaluronic acid or its derivatives, and my skin improved soon after. I thought I was the only one with this problem, and I could not find anything on the internet related to it. So thank you so much for this video!

[@maggie1128]

Love that you post daily. If I don’t see you it’s because the world has ended.

[@jennys1529]

😂😂😂

[@mariannewm26]

Loving the science focused videos lately! So much good info!

[@DrDrayzday]

Glad you like them!

[@dreaaa810]

Thank God I am not going crazy with HA!! Cause the first time I tried it was the Cerave Moisturizer...not only it made my skin insanely dry (and yes I even tried all of the tips as well) it broke me out terrible!! Then years later tried out again with a serum and same thing. And the last one I tried was the Vanicream HA moisturizer (which I love Vanicream), again same thing until I stopped using it. Glad that you talked about this topic!! Have a happy Thursday y'all!! 💜

[@katydid5088]

Honestly it's so interesting that people have such differences in skin sensitivity . I suppose that's how most fields make their bread and butter though. If everyone could do or used the same products we would see some jazzy packaging. (Oh wait I'm looking at you Olay).

[@mizpah1993]

I switched from using Cerave to Cetaphil. Irritation stopped. Nowadays so many products contain HA, niacinamide and actives, it think it’s just about too much for the skin. I tend to look for products with glycerin or seaweed/marine extracts. I also find squalene really helpful in strengthening the skin barrier and less problematic.

[@vickilachmann8927]

My skin got super dry so I was using hyaluronic acid every day thinking it would help but made things worse!! Needless to say I stopped and went to my bare minimum skincare and sure enough that helped

[@kibeche6112]

Doest fit dry skin

[@deniseganey6890]

I've gone thru a nightmare trying to find decent products with out HA. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.

[@deniseganey6890]

Have you tried LaRoche products?

[@ninalou4629]

Personally Hylauronic acid doesnt work for me.. I live in a very dry climate & even locking it in with a moisturizer does nothing. My face just feels tight & eventually dry so I just avoid in all my products.

[@victorias6250]

Have the exact same problem. Especially during the winter, I can’t use it. Sucks but oh well 🤷‍♀️

[@melhockey6374]

Me too, so what do you use?

[@katieshedd3139]

Same here! I live in Alaska and was so excited that I found the “holy grail” in skin care and it made my skin so itchy and dry even locking it in with a rich moisturizer 😞 my skin barrier needs help in this weather. I have even tried Aveeno and I’m kind of sensitive to that! I’m at a loss right now with my skincare routine

[@Peachy_Pikachu]

I wish Dr Dray was my Dermatologist! She's so nice and explains everything! I love that she goes into so much detail in a way that I can understand.

[@vtcs1963]

Ha! My son is moving to Houston later this year and I’m already planning to see her when I start spending time down there!

[@xsmwxx1]

How does Dr. Dray read my mind? I swear every time I need to know something, or have a question, she makes a video about that same thing. 😂 she has a great pulse on the info her audience is looking for.

[@noedhan]

Me tooo!!

[@Aj33_]

Who else likes Dr Dray’s shirt !!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks

[@oldandstillhere]

Been wondering about this....you explain it so clearly! Great practical advice too. As always, merci.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching & hope you have a great morning

[@kathrynstewart5863]

Who knew? That’s exactly what happened to me. I was excited to try hyalaronic acid to prevent trans epidermal water loss, and I just got super dry skin.

[@em_e]

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disease. This means that for me the TNF triggers an abundance of inflammation. I take immunosuppressants to reduce inflammation in my body. However, when I started using The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid alongside retinol, I started getting a lot of irritation over other types of HA. This explains why it's causing irritation for me more specifically. Thank you. Great to know I have been doing the right thing with Shea butter too and having sensitivities I always avoid fragrances. I have turned to glycerine added to my homemade moisturiser and this has been great especially as I have dry to combination skin. Brilliant content!!

[@s_younglegend_s4716]

Hey Dr Dray can you please do video on bar shampoo and conditioners?

[@Jennifer.villezcas]

Yesss please 💟

[@perry4067]

I kept getting irritation from products with hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and I had no idea why. This video is so helpful thank you Dr Dray! Some new products to try.

[@anavashti4004]

You *can* have an allergy or intolerance to HA. Most HA is either wheat or corn derived. I wondered why I was having issues, the HA was the only new thing I was using. Contacted Vichy - theirs is corn derived. I'm allergic to corn. Another company, wheat derived. I have Celiac.

[@Andreeeitaa]

That t-shirt looks great on you! Good decision to embrace the colorful clothes :)

[@chrisbalcerek9226]

Great topic! My daughter had this issue with Neutrogena Hydroboost fragrance free cream but not with other hyaluronic creams we have tried (CosRx). Thank you for keeping us out of the dark ages regarding skin care variations and overall knowledge!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@szuweilim36]

Wow ! I often get a strange look when I said HA irritates my skin, and from the comments it’s obvious many have the same problem. I accidentally found coconut oil helps my skin recovers when I my skin get irritated, or even eczema flares. Hope this will someone too.

[@peanutbutteriscrap]

Same!

[@justabruin]

I'm starting to realize Hyaluronic Acid is overrated. Am I wrong?

[@db-gb5xi]

At least one derm I follow kind of feels that way. At least as far as topical application goes.

[@esperanzablasco2621]

What you are doing is priceless. Like many in this group, I also go to good dermatologists but simply said, it is impossible for these professionals to guess ALL the factors that may play a role in the equation of my skincare. Thanks to your advice, I have been able to figure out some of these factors and that has resulted in a dramatic improvement of the health of my skin. THANK YOU.

[@shellydixit43]

Interesting topic, Happy Thursday everyone!🧡✨

[@marizzy63]

Thanks enjoy your day 😊

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Thursday

[@meta37]

Thanks. Bk at U. Have a safe and happy day.

[@barbaramoor6996]

After years of not using anything but Retin-A 1.0, I watched an influencer who recommended Timeless 100% hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 so I bought it. After 3 days I broke out in clusters of milia. My dermatologist PA-C won't say what caused it but she finally removed 8-10 of them. Some of them had gotten large. Now I am trying to avoid hyaluronic acid which is hard to do. What do you think happened? I go to a dermatologist office but have never seen him.

[@timibit1408]

So glad you have made this video as HA has always given me issues and everyone else seems to love it.

[@deniseganey6890]

There are more and more of us out here having theses issues and spend so much money trying to help our skin yet hurting it. I know at least 5 other Women who are currently going thru this. It's not only painful it's quite disturbing.

[@gryastridlarsen2988]

I love content like this! And your overall huge knowledge! It’s like having a real appointment - all the way to little Denmark here👊🏼😇😍

[@Nailtutorialsss]

Wow I literally just started breaking out from it last week and had to take a break! I never get acne but the ordinary HA serum was too irritating for me! This helped me understand better how deal with HA and help my skin heal from it!

[@laurieparis2203]

Something that was not mentioned but may be relevant to irritation is the source from which the hyaluronic acid has been purified. Traditionally it was taken from rooster cock combs. But with increased demand production has turned towards harvesting it from bacterial species. One of which is streptococcus, as hyaluronic acid part of their outer membrane which helps it to hide from its host. Sloppy purification methods may result in exotoxins present in this bacteria existing in the final product. 🌱

[@angelacrowder6127]

Happy Thursday Dr. Dray!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Thursday

[@vzeimen]

Wow, color, flowers and ruffles!!!! Lookin' extra springy today Dr. Dray! 🌺 🌸 🌼 🌻

[@inainoslo]

For some reason My face hates the Vichy mineral 98 🤷🏻‍♀️ however my ordinary products that has HA in them my skin is fine with.

[@kibeche6112]

Me too

[@bowenli2301]

Doctor, you are so right! I've been using Tazorac 0.1% for years, well tolerated, but when I added hyaluronic acid prior to the application of Tazorac, I experienced intensive peeling, redness, etc, basically the hyaluronic acid boosted the penetration and absorption of Tazorac.

[@deniseganey6890]

I wasn't using any retinal s or serums , just moisturizer fot sensitive skin , one after another my skin suffered .Had no Earthly idea HS was the culprit . It's in everything cleansers , lite moisture , nite creams .

[@db-gb5xi]

I've heard at least one skin care person recommend to possibly prevent dehydration make sure a product has BOTH hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate. There are also products that have different molecular weight HAs in them; some have five or eight or 10, etc. And another recommendation was to use beta glucan or even polyglutamic acid/galactomyces if HA isn't tolerable.

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings d b hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....

[@db-gb5xi]

@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Thursday Whitney Brown. I hope your week has been good. Take care.

[@bbsail]

Great info. I don't use HA by itself anymore. Some products already have it.

[@DrDrayzday]

💙

[@lifeonabudget8513]

The only two items that high hyaluronic acid content that made me get several whiteheads with a 2 weeks of continuous use were Vichy's Mineral 89 and Neutrogena's Hydroboost fragrance-free.

[@QueenBee-xd1xk]

Can you do a video on Japanese SPF products? I find them to be superior to any other SPF product on the market in terms of SPF coverage that is non drying non irritating moisturization, invisible absorption and not messing up my makeup. My personal favorite is Rohto Mentholatum - Hada Labo - Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Dr Dray I'm one of the people who doesn't respond well to a lot of HA. I'm not allergic to it at all, but find that overusing it creates a lot of problems for me. I have extremely dry, rosacea and eczema prone skin and live in Scotland, which isn't exactly a humid place lol (a lot of wind, rain, cold etc throughout the year). If there is a bit of HA in a moisturiser etc it's absolutely fine, but HA based serums with a lot of different HA molecules in a fairly high amount, does cause rebound extra dehydration and irritation for me. I just avoid those and find glycerine, beta glucans and other humectants cause me far fewer issues. It's very easy to overdo the HA as it's in practically every skincare product tbh and this is what in my mind is causing the issues. It needs water to draw from and despite using very occlusive products on top - there isn't enough moisture in the atmosphere here to support so much HA. It then pulls it from my skin and causes more water loss. There is also the other possibility that something else in the formulation is compounding the problem. I therefore just make sure not everything I use has HA in it, nor do I use a product where it is heavily featured - issue resolved. My skin does tolerate it better in the height of Summer when there is humidity in the atmosphere, but not through the colder months. Being aware of the ingredients you are using in each skincare product can help prevent overuse, which I believe is what is causing the problems for many people. Best wishes.

[@deniseganey6890]

Greeting from across the Pond. I've just now watched this old video and am astonished. 7mod ago I started using products with hyaluronic acid. I'm 66 with no wrinkles ,I'm very fair with sensitive skin . It's taken me all thus time to finally realize that it's the wrong product git Me. You've explained it so well. I've always had beautiful skin and it's been such a painful experience. Here I was using more to help combat the burning on my cheeks and tiny bumps that suddenly appeared only to gave my skin start flaking. I started backing away about one week ago and now have confirmation it's the proper way to go. I've no idea why Hyaluronic Acid is so popular. Thank you fir sharing .🌹

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

@@deniseganey6890 No problem and I'm glad it helped. HA can work really well in a humid environment and many people have no issue with it. Unfortunately we all have different skin, live in different places, have different lifestyles etc and it isn't for everyone. I'm glad the issues are resolving for you and you were able to identify the problem. x

[@Jessica-bg8le]

That's what I thought, but after having allergic patch testing I learned about allergies I have to beeswax , fragrance, Propolis, ingredients in the neutrogena gel cream, or aveeno calm and restore cleanser, so it most likely isn't hyaluronic acid, it could be the other ingredients. I recommend the patch test

[@gth2309]

I have the same issue with neutrogena hyaluronic cream..... Irritate my skin everytime I put it on.

[@Jessica-bg8le]

@@gth2309 ur probably allergic to an ingredient. When I 1st used it , it felt smoothe and great but same thing happened to me, the irritation and blotchy red spots and I'm glad I had the allergy test to find out my allergies. So ur most likely allergic to something in it too

[@kibeche6112]

Hi Are u allergic to HA acid

[@kibeche6112]

@@Jessica-bg8le what kind of allergic tests u did

[@GigaChad0165]

What moisturizer do you use now after learning ab your allergies. We have the same allergies apparently lol

[@richcreamerybutter6640]

I don't think HA itself is the problem but the concentration it's formulated with is. For example the ordinarys niacinamide is 10percent concentration which is way higher than you need. It's also the case of having too much of a good thing- using a HA based cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen can be too overwhelming for your skin

[@clairemarston890]

Holy shit! And there’s me... been putting my hyaluronic acid on before my retinol thinking it might help 😱😩🙈

[@becominghealthyandhappy]

This was very interesting! I always love your videos. Have a great day!

[@passionate.hippie]

I wish I would have known about this lady 4 months ago when I STARTED trying to use skincare…

[@johnsskincarereviews]

Loving the outfits recently!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks

[@omadewoye]

Thank you for this video. My skin definitely reacts to products with hyaluronic acid. Highly effective eye creams with no hyaluronic acid are proving hard to find.

[@marinasarte6148]

Good morning everyone, from California!

[@monermccarthy7198]

Good evening from Connecticut!

[@JusticeForWilmien]

This happened to me when I used isntree HA watery sun gel sunscreen. I was so disappointed since the sunscreen was the best I've ever tried(texture wise) and I thought I'd finally found "the one" but alas. I wish instree would make a sunscreen like this without HA

[@thisisarandomurl2000]

Has Dr.Dray shared her take on the SPF controversies surrounding products not meeting their advertized SPF level (e.x., Purito, Beet Sheild etc)?

[@seashells-seashells]

First! Morning, Dr. Dray! 👋 Like my daily sunscreen application, watching your (consistently-informative) daily videos are an automatic part of my schedule 😊

[@scarlettphoenix7024]

I found products on Amazon for a line called ZeroDerm. They seem to be good for sensitive skin. I’m currently using the hair conditioner and it’s fantastic. The reason I mention this is because of the mention of allergic reactions. This line seems to be quite careful with its ingredients. Your topic today is fascinating, as always. I don’t know what I’d do without your superior advice’

[@aishaish531]

Are they giving you results?

[@kalymc17]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Everything I have tried with HA in it makes my skin feel so irritated and when I mentioned it to my dermatologist she looked at me like I was crazy.

[@kalymc17]

@Max10e same but then I've realized it's in almost EVERYTHING! In some form or fashion. It's how I finally got introduced to vanicream.

[@deniseganey6890]

HA is a great marketing gimmick for Beauty Business. Our skin gets irritated , we go out and buy more Sensitive Skin Products and go round and round buying more and more . Huge problem because it's in Everything . Tried a sensitive , non irritating cleanser , started stinging my face so badly , sure enough HA.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

I moved The Ordinary’s HA to part of my body care routine instead of on my face! I apply it straight out of the shower to knees, elbows & feet :). HA is in many other products in my skin care routine, which I think is why it wasn’t working for me on my face (that particular serum anyway). I have no issue with other HA serums/products.

[@zahraqauomi4943]

Assalaam Alaikum everyone. Have a great day everyone. If you’re stressed or going through anything I will pray for you, lol. I hope it gets better and hold on tight cuz we have each other, lol.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you! You too!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Zahra Qauomi hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....

[@kristinawagers1004]

Happy Ramadan if you're celebrating! Have a great day!

[@vetsai8199]

Thank you, Zahra! Please pray for my daughter-in-law; tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of her husband’s sudden death! It is also their son’s eighth birthday, and he is still in grief counseling-if you don’t mind praying for him, too. Thank you so much!

[@zahraqauomi4943]

@@vetsai8199 I am so sorry for your loss sweetheart. I will surely pray for all of you. ALLAH bless you all always and forever, Ameen . Happy Birthday to your grandson. Sending love and prayers your way lovelies. ❤️❤️❤️

[@vojtabfit]

Happy Thursday!!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Thursday

[@kasiekk193]

i was just thinking about it today, you're reading my mind dr dray! :D

[@candicenance2845]

I appreciate this video so much. HA makes my skin peel like crazy and hurt like it’s sunburned. Thank you!

[@nicoleonfeels]

I think you could be allergic to anything, even the holy grail HA 😕

[@DrDrayzday]

💙

[@larrytate1657]

Yes I read that your body can view it as an invader because it’s different than your body’s natural ha. This can trigger bad immune response of rashes. I have nasty rashes on my legs now shortly after starting ha capsules.

[@tjackson611]

this was so informative and helpful 👏

[@Unforgettablejordan]

I suffer from dry acne skin my dermatologist said be careful with it cause it can be very drying the skincare market industry is such a headache

[@Saoirse3797]

Loving you in that shirt! So cute!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you so much

[@pierinamichelinfuentes7655]

Back in January my skin was so damn irritated that i couldnt even put Vichy Mineral 89 (which my skin looooves) so i ended up using only my spf for a few weeks, now my skin is better than ever before ❤ This video was really helpful to understand what my skin went through back then, thank you!

[@kibeche6112]

What spf u use?

[@deniseganey6890]

What product do you think caused this rash ? Does The Vichey have HA in it.? I'm still trying to find good products that do no harm . I unwittingly bought products for sensitive skin trying to heal , only to go thru more irritating.. my skin is now so hyper sensitive it's painful.

[@pierinamichelinfuentes7655]

@@kibeche6112 la roche posay anthelios invisible fluid, a’pieu pure block daily sun cream and isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel. I alternate among those 3!

[@carol0377]

It's like you read my mind. I was wondering about some irritation I started having using HA and just started using my tretinoin again. Thanks Dr. Dray! Love your top!

[@happycavi]

Makes a lot of sense. It's my first time using retinol (night) and hyaluronic acid (day & night) serums not for vitamin c serum in the morning but first time with 23%. Although I'm still on the building up tolerance stage. On my 5th application the other day (with intervals), yesterday I have skin rashes and it burns and itches 2nd day. Just now I used hyaluronic acid kind of thinking it will help with hydration but my skin stings immediately (maybe bec of my ongoing skin rashes) as I am watching this video. Just rinsed it off and just put my moisturiser and sunscreen. Skin has calmed down a bit but still red. Thanks for this video it helps ❤

[@lizzapaolia959]

Your absolutely brilliant. Thank you Dr.

[@_xiaotin8490]

Happy Thursday

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Thursday

[@Sabihadbest]

This is perfect timing! I have recently started using the Pond's Super Light Gel moisturiser. This is my first time using something with hyaluromic acid & niacinamide. It didn't irritate my skin the first week as such but since the past 2 days I've been feeling it sting and cause redness. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video!

[@aishaish531]

I use the same thing ! Same small pustules... Wonder what the hell to use 🤣

[@strengthstandard2041]

Happy thursday! Can you please cover poikiloderma causes and potential treatments?

[@DrDrayzday]

💙

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Thursday Dr Dray..see you tomorrow x💙🤩🌷

[@anamarcu15]

Just in time . I have this issue now I have the solution. Thank you for this topic. Love you🤗🤗

[@kirbyd0g]

Thank you for this explainatin. Love your springtime top!

[@XO_1]

Dr. Dray you are glowing 💛😍

[@ludmilazykina8022]

Why upper level of the skin needs moister to be brought from deeper layers of the skin if we struggle so much to moisterize the deeper layers?

[@zacharydeipolyi5187]

When I use a product with HA my eye swell up and the same thing happens to my mom.

[@petitsjoujoux5011]

Thank you for another amazing content!

[@harumima2130]

very educational to learn! Thank you Dr Dray!:)

[@navednvq6291]

How can I be thankful to you.... Appreciated.

[@thehealthnut121]

I scorched my face with a hyaluronic acid leave on gel and the lrp cicaplast b5. Supple skin rapidly turned into a severe allergic reaction.

[@gabe.9633]

thank you for informative videos Dr.Dray loving you in that cute shirt !

[@kibeche6112]

I got worst difficult breathing after using it Anaphelixis

[@haleyhess117]

Okay but what about niacinamide? I get tiny red bumps after I use it. It feels like it’s in everything now days too ☹️. Does anyone else have this problem?

[@thehealthnut121]

Yes

[@melaniexoxo]

It's sad because I love the Neutrogena Hyaluronic SPF serum, but I break out in hives when I use it. Very upsetting.

[@christinaraymond884]

Me it happened to me. I used neutropenia hurl boost extra dry non scented. The Ordinary vegan hyaluronic acid ., applied while face was damp. Every dongle tone it’s like a chemical burn. Even vanicream daily moisturizer bothers me. No hyaluronicacid no irritation.

[@zares_fnx]

I also heard low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid tends to irritate more often than higher one that sits on top of the skin. Too bad companies don't tell what type of HA they're using. I'd like to buy Uriage Bariederm Cica cream, but there is HA in it. It's not a cheap product to just buy and test. I'm so torn.

[@samgilardi]

I get face “rashes” at random, sometimes months from each other. I was using a hylaronic acid serum for a real long time when I was using it. I stopped for months, started using a vitamin c /hylaronic acid serum, different brand, about 2 weeks ago and woke up today with this “rash”. I hadn’t had one since March 2020 back when I was using the previous serum. The rash is always on the cheeks- not near the nose but kind of the middle. It’s red, a little itchy, and tiny little bumps or pimples. It’s the only thing that I have narrowed it down to 😕 I typically use the vitamin c / hylaronic acid serum and moisturizer in the morning after cleansing- and then cleanse at night and apply niacinamide and retinol at night

[@samgilardi]

Side note, I was not using the night serums when I was getting the rashes before

[@thenoblegasargon]

I know your comment is from long ago, but I wanted to tell you that you've described exactly what happens to me when using HA--even simply cleansers containing HA. It lasts a long time. I've switched to more basic cleansers and moisturizers that contain colloidal oatmeal and slowly have repaired my skin.

[@lucyjames8818]

omg...... i finally understood what was causing my allergies. It's been HA all along!!

[@93avs]

and here Im, a person that can only use HA as a hydrator and also moisturizer :/ i know HA isnt meant to be a moisturizer, but i cant use any emollient and also occlusive product to my skin. i've tried several time to use both of em, and it always broke me out...

[@potatoes3212]

I have allergic to niacinamide :').... Broke the shit out for entire year and found out that most of the moisturisers I used contained niacinamide... When I stopped using and changed to those without my skin went back to normal

[@skye7690]

I’ve been taking Hyaluronic acid supplements for 2 weeks, now have developed an odd rash on my arms. Not sure if it’s related, but I can’t find another cause.

[@DaPoofDaPoofDaPoofDa]

Love u Dr Dray!

[@MsAntigonaki]

I have heard someone tell me she is allergic to ceramides....

[@JB-lk4zl]

I found out I had an allergy or some immune responses to Hylauronic Acid when I got Filler. I wanted to try it, and the doctor had good reviews. I ended up at the ER for massive granulomas. I had to go on steroids for 3 months.

[@JB-lk4zl]

Also explained why I couldn't use a lot of serums on the market today, always end up with little itchy bumps. For the longest time, doctor said it was impossible yo have a HA allergy, I believed him until the filler happened. I also have a weird immune system inherited from my father.

[@kibeche6112]

I got defficult breathing after using ha

[@salut4396]

I used salicylic acid and my skin got red and irritated.

[@jenurban]

I’m very confused after Dr. Sherene Idriss dispelled HA saying that it draws moisture out of the skin and even using it with an occlusive moisture is pointless and to just moisturize instead, help! 😑

[@oliviasmith7044]

Me too. Came over here to look for any recent comments!

[@danir9736]

That's why I'm here 😭 I don't feel like she's right tho, maybe it depends on the humidity?

[@Catb3333]

That may happen with any humectant in very low humidity environments. As long as you are using a moisturizer, and the humidity in your environment is not too low, then everything should be ok

[@noraq8794]

I think I am allergic and I’m watching this video now.. I have been using a bunch of products at once and I just stopped all of them because my under eye area is extremely irritated from them even though I double checked that all can be used around the eyes.

[@geminidragonreads]

I used a hyaluronic acid lip gloss one time, and felt like I had a sunburn on my lips. Never again! It's okay on my face but it does get a little irritating to me if I'm using a tretinoin or adapalene. Otherwise its fine on my face.

[@Missmalefique]

Interesting topic. I got Bioderma's Hydrabio Serum as a gift. But I'm kinda scared to try it cause its scented, and I have eczema :(

[@nadab4750]

Don't feel guilty if you decide to donate or regift it (rather than risking the product irritating your skin). It is a leave-on product containing fragrance, so I think it is something that would be sensible for you to avoid. The person gave it to you with good intentions, but maybe forgot that your skin is more sensitive than theirs. Treat yourself with another more suitable product. It doesn't necessarily need to be expensive. 👱‍♀️❤

[@Missmalefique]

@@nadab4750 Thank you ❤️❤️ I did feel guilty because it's kinda pricey and it was a gift from my dad 🥺 But scented products make me flare up really bad lol, I don't want to take that risk.

[@Akshayaa94]

🇮🇳 Love from india! I've started using sunscreen religiously because of Dr.Dray. But guess what ppl over here tell me. Sunscreen increases your photosensitivity. 🙄

[@DrDrayzday]

No, it helps reduce those issues

[@enakshi8729]

Akshayaa Ikr , my mother says that my acne will increase if I reapply Sunscreen 🤭,I know that Dr Dray knows a lot more and cares about us,hence I take her advice regarding Skincare the most

[@Monicalala]

Sunscreen is awesome 🤩

[@LLT1957]

I believe my issues is that with neutropenia hydro boost too!

[@lorifavaloro8080]

I cannot locate the list of products that you recommend if having a reaction to hyaluronic acid. Can you please repost it? Thanks!