Why I Stopped Using Hyaluronic Acid in my Skincare Routine…

Why I Stopped Using Hyaluronic Acid in my Skincare Routine…
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[@CassandraBankson]

*Do you use HA in your routine?* 💦 🧐 🧐 Watch Dr Dray’s Video here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4PcdmeXZ86pfcU Watch Dr Idriss’s Video Here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ_Vfpxjhcd1jaM Ole Hendricksen STRENGTH TRAINER PEPTIDE BOOST MOISTURIZER: howl.me/cihamHoWs46 Versed SMOOTH LANDING ADVANCED RETINOID EYE BALM: howl.me/cihamG0shNE HA I still love but am no longer using: The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum - shop-links.co/cgPGrPWMrlx e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 - shop-links.co/cgPGtGaGeWH e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Moisturizer - shop-links.co/cgPGuMFoMfn Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum - shop-links.co/cgPGwHUlGwA Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer - shop-links.co/cgPGw9WN4vX Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Sleep Mask - shop-links.co/cgPGxtU166U The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser - shop-links.co/cgPGyNTsHTO JUMISO - Waterfull Hyaluronic Cream - shop-links.co/cgPGDHFePbS Yes To Avocado Daily Cream Facial Cleanser - shop-links.co/cgPGG4eD2rE Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence - shop-links.co/cgPGJsP0rHu Glow Recipe Plum Plump™ Hyaluronic Acid Serum - shop-links.co/cgPGKWX72pq

[@montananerd8244]

Just switched it out 2 days ago, I was able to put together a routine without any except for my 2x a week sketchy overpriced retinol (good for starting i suppose)...am using marshmallow primer as moisturizer, and realizing I may need to cut back on glycerin too, but skin is reacting well... Thank you so much, this was so helpful, and I absolutely was right that my face was "collapsing" later in the day. Planning to add some back in, but not until i do a high humidity humectant + occlusive mask nightly for a week... You'd hate how much DIYing I do with your info tho 😉

[@kishimoto234]

My husband loves HA serums. He is using The Ordinary one and when he finished I'm going to give him the IsNTree one. He put moisturizer after the serum and we live in a country with a humidity year around of 80%

[@msk-qp6fn]

Recently added Vichy89. I tried it a couple of years ago and wasn't impressed but this time I like it.

[@majanovak7700]

Not anymore,last year.

[@frankvelez4997]

Cassandra Bankson hi I'm Loretta De Los Rios using Frank's account to make this comment with his permission. I have been watching Sheerene Idris for a couple years( I believe the same amount of time I have watch you) now maybe 3( three)years. I agree with most of the info she recommends. Have you checked out her pillow talk product she just launch? Let me recommend a product for you! I'm sure you have tried a %100 Argan oil! But I'm sure you haven't tried the 100% Argan oil from Skin Deva! Its awesone! Truly legitimate.. I didnt hear you say herein this video that you have used a product on your facial skin like a serum with HA which I'm sure you have used one. And I didnt hear you say you have used a oil on top of it! ( Product with HA) I use the Skin Deva Argan oil on top of my vitamin C that contains HA! Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E from Skin Deva ! Its 's truly awesome. I use other serums from them too. And top it off with this great oil I have hypersensitive ,sensitive, normal, mild acne prone, semi dry skin. Try it! & let me know ok? Ok Thank you.🤲🙏⚘⚘👋

[@natsl3049]

It started with every youtuber under the sun raves about HA. Now they all crucify it 🤣 same as Niacinamide... wonder which is next?!

[@noahw1229]

Honestly hope it’s vitamin c. It’s so overrated

[@natsl3049]

@@noahw1229 yes I know Dermatologists ( obviously not online ones) who doesn't rate Vitamin C.

[@LucyBlossoms]

sunscreen?

[@traceytrotter9934]

@@LucyBlossoms That would be a miracle. They are brain washed on the subject! And I use sunscreen daily.

[@BirgitBauhaus]

@@LucyBlossoms : SUNSCREEN is without all stupid Questions the best ever you can use for preventing your Skin for Skin-Damaging - 100 % and more (if it would be possible!) 😍🤗❣ And Vit.C plus Aloe Vera and Panthenol (Vit.B 5) plus Yoghurt is the best Helper if you will get a Sunburn. It's cheap, you can mix it with natural Fruits and cheap Pharmacy Recipes/Products...if you want use Acetylsalicyl-Acid (known as ASPIRIN) as Powder in it...Better first Help you will never find❣👍 I'm a very heavy expierienced Person....and I find this out with my Friends all over the World from Tropical Areas. If this helped to me in such of heavy, painful Sunburns - it will help every Human ...or we have to go "to the Underworld" without any Sunlight! 😥😒😓

[@Mayrongr]

I quit HA three months ago and I did not notice ANY difference on my skin. I’m actually glad I got rid of one step in my routine lol. Most of moisturisers already come with HA so I’m definitely NOT purchasing HA serums anymore :)

[@a.jpurple6515]

This is such great timing, you’ve pretty much said what I’ve been wondering! I also have oily skin, I love skincare but I also don’t want so much steps in my routine. So many products have HA, getting a good effective product instead of a dedicated HA would save me money too.

[@janedoe4858]

Thank you for your very thurough and specific honesty😊 it is greatly appreciated.

[@traceytrotter9934]

I would never give up a separate hyaluronic acid product and I live in Arizona (just moisturize and you'll be fine). The main reason is something I learned from Dr. Dray actually. It helps other products absorb! I have an issue with absorption and I use it on top of my other potions usually. Not even sticky this way. And what's this about the shelf life? Do we need it to be more than 8 hours? I highly doubt that. And how long is the shelf life on other actives such as peptides per se? Would love to hear more about that. In the meantime, never dis hyaluronic acid!

[@boualbanisally4009]

Do you use the hyalurinoc acid first and then the moisturizer ,or the other way ?

[@valentinasokolova5080]

Kim K esthetician also said HA helps with absorption but this KZbinr didn’t agree

[@lygophilia4127]

@@boualbanisally4009 Use HA first, then moisturizer.

[@Kalleesto]

@@valentinasokolova5080 Thats not what she said. She just said she dropped it because there's so much hyaluronic acid in everything these days she doesn't feel she needs a dedicated step specifically for it.

[@traceytrotter9934]

@@boualbanisally4009 I use it after the moisturizer. Gives me a matt finish as I lean oily.

[@Vanessa-tm6jv]

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for someone to talk about this topic. 👏

[@haneulnophi]

I live in a tropical country and my skin is oily, so I don't really use occlusives that much and tend to use light gel creams for my moisturizer (otherwise, my face will be sweatttyyyyy). I noticed that whenever I used an HA serum, my skin somehow feels tighter and drier (sometimes it kinda felt itchy too). so that's why I stopped using them, but I thought I haven't found the 'right' serum for my face. but luckily I stumbled on James Welsh's video about why he stopped using dedicated HA serums in his routine and boy oh boy that made immediately stop searching for 'the right' HA serum.

[@katbryce]

I live in England, so lack of humidity generally isn't a problem, and during the heatwave when it was, I was spraying lots of cold water on my face for general survival reasons (we don't have air conditioning here), so it would be able to absorb some of that.

[@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061]

Hello, I'm General James Charles McConville from. Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, I'm presently in Ukraine helping with Heavy war machines, weapons, Are you from the states?🇺🇸...

[@jennyr1625]

Cassandra, I feel like if you ever come out with your own skincare line it's going to be called "Turn & Learn" 😄😉

[@alexandragriswold5499]

Yes I would definitely buy this and I know it would be cruelty free

[@lenavanderkal4068]

I love you, Cassandra! Your videos and your energy always put me in a good mood :)

[@hanamiller6905]

FINALLY someone is saying it! Thank you so much. I live in the desert & the HA in products make my skin even more dehydrated.

[@skeith1981]

I love HA. Topically, my two favorite daily serums both contain it. Of course I use moisturizer afterwards. For special events, usually in the evening, I had additional HA to my steamy bathroom skin routine to plump my skin to the max. I use a different molecular size for micro needling and mesotherapy. I especially love nano needling HA into my lips and following it with a thick lip balm for big supple lips. I am a 41 yo man, and I get compliments all the time on the youthfulness of my skin. HA will always be in my routine in one form or another…until i learn more about PGA and find good sources for it. I live in the Midwest, and during dry furnace season, I always apply my skincare in the humidity of the bathroom. (Interior humidity levels during the winter are dryer than most deserts!)

[@lynne4406]

Do you have numbing cream, for your micro-needling? If so, which one as I have tried it near my lips, and it was killer pain.

[@marin4544]

It help me a lot when i have dry skin. I don't use it daily but a couple of time a week. My serum has hylasome EG -10 1,2%, hyaluronic acid 1% and vit b5 0,7%

[@iamphoenyx]

For me, my skin _thrives_ with HA. The Hada Labo HA toners totally revolutionized my skin in the best way possible! I personally see an immediate difference when I use HA products (especially the Hada Labo lotions) whether I'm in a dry climate or a humid climate...but it may be due to my skin being both dehydrated and on the drier side. My skin drinks up HA and gets super plump and dewy. Everyone's skin type is different though, my friend's skin has no reaction to HA which really goes to show you got to customize things for your own skin. Appreciate the video Casandra! Always informative and fun 😊

[@Msprettyinpurple]

I'm so jealous!! Those literally burned my face :(

[@fa_rook_ak94]

Yeah, I live in Malaysia which has very humid air (70-90% humidity) so HA works wonderfully on my skin here. And Hada Labo's products are very gentle so it just fits everything I need.

[@fleas.8624]

the hadalabo lotion and milky product were amazing for my skin but my eyes hates HA products. everytime i put HA products anywhere on my face my eyes get dry and irritated

[@Handlebrake2]

@@Msprettyinpurple is your skin oily?

[@Msprettyinpurple]

@@Handlebrake2 its combo

[@natashagrundy3804]

Hi Cassandra, I only recently added the avon hyaluronic acid into my routine as they were having a sale, so I thought I would try it. I use it in the evening before I put on my moisturiser but after my rosewater toner. And I actually couldn't believe how nice my skin was the next morning.

[@mile_851]

You'll love Polyglutamic acid in replacement for HA

[@brioche8123]

There was a pretty noticeable difference when I stopped using HA. I’ve been using it for a few years now. It will be a permanent part of my routine. It makes my skin so dewy and supple. I live somewhere that’s pretty humid Also, I was using other products that included it, when I stopped using a stand-alone HA serum.

[@missy13d69]

I started using HA about 9 weeks ago because of you. lol. I had 2 forehead lines that were bothering me so I decided to add an HA serum to see if it helped. One of the lines is barely visible now, and the other is only a little more visible. I definitely think HA as a dedicated step is a winner for me. It is in some of my other products, but I see a real difference with having an HA serum added to my routine. I absolutely love the channel and have learned a lot from you. You are as entertaining as you are informative!

[@Ivygeeee]

Same !! Also try matrixyl with argireline !!

[@livelife069]

@@Ivygeeee Yes. Great prices at The Ordinary!

[@709sysci-eprarthanasawant3]

Which one didi you use?

[@Dreabz617]

I tried HA at it’s peak hype and was really disappointed when it did nothing for me. I actually thought my skin looked dull and dry while using it. Then I watched Dr. Idris’ video and it all made sense to me since I live in Arizona and my skin is a little more on the dry side. Plus, you’re right that it’s included in almost every skincare product now, so I dont see the need to buy it anymore.

[@cookiebanana4598]

Same for me...its winter now where I live and I am using isntree HA cream..it made my skin dull and broke me out....now I ordered Bonajour water bomb to replace that... hoping for the best

[@wendystalians7718]

Cassandra, u are a doll. I love you. I love watching all your informative posts! Thankyou for saving me literally hundreds of dollars.

[@dhivyaasankari2594]

Cassandra can you try some Indian sunscreens as well

[@btsarmytalks6994]

Yes pleasee

[@BirgitBauhaus]

I wrote a Comment (it's "up" ...😍😂) and I meant exactly my Friends in India and Sri Lanka and the eastern Tropical Areas with this... they are my "Skin Rescue Team" ....

[@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061]

Hello, I'm General James Charles McConville from. Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, I'm presently in Ukraine helping with Heavy war machines, weapons, Are you from the states?🇺🇸..

[@BirgitBauhaus]

@@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061 : ??? No...I'm not from the US....I'm from Germany. 😉😀 Have a healthy and lucky Day in this terrible Part of the World ✌. 👋

[@robinb1805]

@@BirgitBauhaus This is either a bot or a scammer. This response has been posted on multiple comments.

[@dawnbourque7974]

I use a hyaluronic acid moisturizer and my skin has never felt better! I live in a more humid environment near the ocean but in Canada so not the humidity of the Caribbean. I have dry skin so not a sweaty Betty at all.

[@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061]

Hello, I'm General James Charles McConville from. Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, I'm presently in Ukraine helping with Heavy war machines, weapons, Are you from the states?🇺🇸 .

[@hedera280]

how does the humidity change or compare with those locations? im in the deep south of america and get similar humidity to florida with the migrating tropical heat for example the humidity percentage is usually around 80% for half of the year and my indoor humidity usually struggles to get under 40% is it a similar situation where you are in canadas coastal regions?

[@monique3658]

In January I felt my skin really dry and I've never tried hyaluronic acid before,for fear of my acne breaking out,but I decided to use La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Ampoules Anti-Wrinkle Treatment,with 3 different types of hyaluronic acid,Vitamin B5 and copper. My skin feels amazing,replump and hydrated,no dryness or breakouts.I used it for a month,it is intended to be used as a treatment,not for every day rutine. I intend to use it again, since the weather starts to get colder.

[@judithmorales6495]

La Roche Posay is AMAZING. My skin loves every product fr.

[@monique3658]

@@judithmorales6495 Yes, my acne is under control due to their products that I've been using for years.

[@babynbc]

I haven't used a dedicated ha serum in years, mostly because almost all of my other products contain it so I don't see the need. It's especially nice when it's formulated in a toner. Since that's your first step after cleansing anyway, it helps everything you use after absorb better

[@Jules.A.C.]

OMG I’ve been waiting for this video!!!

[@PhiNguyen-nl9nm]

Omg I did the same too!!! Especially the simple HA serums, I don’t think it’s necessary. Using other serums with HA in it is good enough 👍🏻

[@amypatterson7395]

Personally, I kinda like using my HA as a sort of “primer” for the rest of my skincare. I’ll put it on after cleansing/exfoliating/toning or even just a quick splash of water in the morning, then follow it up with the rest of my (mostly water-based) serums and skincare, finishing up with my moisturizer which is fairly occlusive. At night my retinoid is in a Squalene oil base, so that’s an extra level of occlusion. I don’t notice a HUGE difference in those instances when I run out and have to survive a few days without the HA, but I think it’s helpful as a step just dedicated to making my skin feel plump and hydrated (particularly since I’m bad about drinking enough water! 😅) and helps the absorption of the rest of my skincare routine by sandwiching it between some hydration (water/toner) and other hydrating & occlusive skincare steps.

[@MrMark28]

Yes!! Vichy HA is so good!!! It’s a must try!! Love ya Cassandra!!!!

[@RapunzelASMR]

Thats why I skip it- Because rich moisturizers often break me out and when its dry and you dont have a good occlusive it can suck water out of your skin. I rather not risk it. I am using more moisturizers now cause I started tretinoin tho. But I want to keep my routine very simple with that and hopefully the tretinoin will make sure I dont get those little bump and milia I easily get

[@B0WIETVC15]

🦋I've ben using Lab Muffin's DIY Vitamin C serum for a few months now and found a hyaluronic acid serum at the dollar tree which I add in. I'm a Paula's Choice Boy so it's already in a lot of the products I use from that line. I'm 47 and don't prefer to look super dry. Living in SoCal, so I pamper with plumping humectants, humidify my room at night, and retain moisture with sun protection during the day.

[@annag6018]

I think it honestly depends on your skin or the environment where you live. I live in the south of texas, it's HOT as Hell. I have combination skin and was looking for a moisturizer that wouldn't clog my pores, but still, give me the necessary moisture. Hyaluronic Acid on damp skin, with the Inky List Omega Water Cream, literally saves my skin barrier. Gotta do what works for you! but Thank you, Cassandra!!! for the Omega Water Cream recommendation, because the other options were too expensive for this college student, I decided to give this cream a try, and its been Heaven!

[@lilypond5158]

I try to use things with dimethicone and no oil, anything with oil feels greasy in my oily face

[@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061]

Hello, I'm General James Charles McConville from. Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, I'm presently in Ukraine helping with Heavy war machines, weapons, Are you from the states?🇺🇸..

[@hanamiller6905]

It's more about dryness of the environment than hotness

[@psychotherapistspecializin6452]

You also might want to try Gunilla of Sweden s Moisture Mattte. First ingredient is 100% hydroponically grown whole Aloe Vera Leaf. I have very dry skin & it still feels like I am giving my skin a drink, as cheesy as this sounds. So w/ your skin you should love it. I discovered it 9 yrs ago when pregnant w/ our 1& only miracle child at 44. My skin went nuts,I googles acne routines for pregnant women & Gunilla of Sweden popped up. Also, VERY reasonably priced. Have a blessed day❣️

[@meghangerhart643]

I use Neutrogena hydro boost, the gel-cream for extra dry skin (I love that it’s formulated without fragrance). I then go on top with 100% squalane oil. Those are usually the last two steps after using a cleansing balm (depending on the active I’m using, I alternate between one with peptides and ceramides and another that has Vitamic C and more oils and is overall a bit heavier), using an AHA or Retinol+Niacinimide serum (I alternate because I don’t like layering my actives), then the hydro boost, and the squalane oil. On days when I’m wearing makeup, I just cleanse, exfoliate, use the hydro boost (it’s great makeup prep!) and a sunscreen, then go in with my makeup. I also will use the Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar water in place of washing all of my cleansing balm away with the super hard water we have here. I’ll wash my face until I don’t physically feel the cleansing balm and then go in with a small amount of the Bioderma on a cotton pad all over my face and neck. I find it less stripping and that it soothes my skin really nicely. I have a thicker oil with Vitamin E in it that I use sometimes on areas of skin that feel particularly dehydrated. Tl;dr My go to moisturizer is the Neutrogena hydroboost gel cream for extra dry skin, which is from their HA line. Unless I’m wearing makeup, I ALWAYS go over top of it with an oil.

[@responsibili-shrew2738]

What retinol + niacinamide serums would you recommend?

[@kindseyvaughn8667]

So good to know. I live in the desert, been more humid this year but still barely tops 30%.

[@aBBy-pq4tx]

Most of my moisturizer’s already contain HA but I only use direct HA to spot treat my small psoriasis spots on my face and it’s done wonders😌. Keeps it moisturized and prevents my psoriasis from itchiness, prevents forming skin flakes, becoming red or irritated, and keeps inflamed patches small in size. I’ll also spray my face every now and then throughout the day with a moisturizing face mist. With that said, you can’t even tell I have psoriasis patches on my face. HA for the win for me!

[@MRSgingerness]

Love HA, but it being in everything is exactly the reason I never bothered with a dedicated step or serum. I am also actively trying to move away from single ingredient steps. They are great to figure out which one works for you, once that is figured out I look for a product I 1) like and 2) combines several ingredients I enjoy.

[@kristimullen7072]

Very informative, thx

[@lfuentes8950]

I took HA out of my skincare routine because I felt like it wasn’t doing much for my skin. I use it as a primer for my makeup now. I live in Florida and I have oily/combo skin. It makes the makeup look amazing.

[@Jasapan-u4s]

So you took it out or you didn’t? I’m not following

[@lfuentes8950]

I wasn’t using it as skincare. I used it as a makeup step after my skincare dried down. I don’t use HA at all now because I don’t think I need primer for my makeup anymore.

[@Bratzmaniac29]

I've noticed without it I've actually dealt ith less skin sensitivity and mild breakouts - I have super dry skin so when I started using it, it was amazing and added extra moisture but over time I noticed I was developing more sensitivity and/or over hydration causing mild breakouts when I never really suffered from acne at all in the past. I've swapped for extra thick moisturizer and oil or vaseline.

[@johncheffy4775]

I've never used a HA serum , I use Neutrogena hydroboost but I've already hydrated my skin through centella hydration ampoule and I cap if off with a ceramide and glycerin product . I live in East England where its humid even in Summer .

[@amriddless]

I also stopped using it in the summer but only because I opted to use only gel cream moisturizers as I'm also oily & breakout prone. But I'm reintroducing it for for fall and winter since it will get very cold and dry where I'm from! The peach and lily glass skin water gel is what I like to use rather than a serum, but one day I may try to find a less expensive alternative.

[@katimius]

yeah, some ingredients (HA and niacinamide come immediately to mind) are often included in other steps of a routine where we don't need a specific serum for it (still fun and useful for layering purposes, NGL). despite living in the same area as Cassandra, i do like my very light HA moisturizers for the summer.

[@Max-bw6ok]

i’m only 17 but i have sort of deep lines under my eyes that makeup loves to settle in to and even though my moisturiser has HA in it i found using a HA serum really helped plump up my lines under my eyes :)

[@mile_851]

It's purely an aesthetic change. Just like putting on glitter will give your face a glow. search for Dr Shereene Idriss video on youtube abour HA. Polyglutamic acid will actually help you more aesthetic-wise and internaly. Aearch about it and don't fall for lies

[@Max-bw6ok]

@@mile_851 thank you! whilst an aesthetic change is certainly better than no change i will definitely research your suggestion :)

[@rebeccaglaessner6861]

I use the caffeine eye serum from the ordinary and Cassandra did a video on it, it’s fantastic and made for use around the eyes

[@xxxPrayxForxPlaguesx]

Yes!!! Very little people have spoken about this. My skin does NOT like hyaluronic acid. I've heard so many good things but it just burns me and makes me break out. Do you think you can do a series of videos where you design a skin care routine based on different climates? I live in dry, sunny, AND EXTREMELY HOT southern Arizona so its hard to feel protected and moisturized without feeling sticky and/or greasy. Tips?

[@amanda8107]

I feel the same way about Vitamin C. You could go for a light weight moisturiser or wait for the moisturiser to completely dry before applying sunscreen.

[@deborahvanloon8162]

I’m also under the impression that HA makes me break out… I have no idea why 😮

[@mavokoro]

Fellow Arizonian here, I completely agree!

[@shannon890]

Same

[@JCC31215]

I lived in the Caribbean... it's humid and hot, my skin has felt better since I started a using a stand alone HA and the ordinary's has been a very good addition to my routine.

[@ladycaticorn2950]

I use Naturium’s Vitamin C gel that has Vitamin E and HA added. It works fine for me. I have hyperpigmentation from acne, so I like using products (like vit. c) to lighten those areas. The HA is nice in this product, but I don’t feel the need to add more to my routine. When it comes to hydration, I personally find glycerin way more hydrating than HA, so I’d rather use products with glycerin than HA. HA’s fine (and probably really good for some people), but it’s not life changing for me. I have combo skin and live in the Southeast.

[@rebeccadunn1774]

I live on the coast of Gold Coast, Queensland Australia and so the climate is very similar to mid-coast Florida (I've lived there also). I'm 48, fair, very sensitive to dry skin, coupled with rosacea. I have a very simplistic am/pm skincare routine that I have stuck with going on 3 months now and my skin for the most part has significantly calmed the hell down and now feels smooth af!! Zero hating on my skin right now and that's because I think minimalizing my SC routine to suite my needs, considering my individual needs, my environment and my finances. I stopped using individual HA and Retinoids as individual or uniformed steps (back in June) and didn't go looking for them in the more simplified serum/treatment or moistisers I now love for my specific needs. On the rare occasion I do wear make up, I use a simple oil balm or oil cleanser. I always double cleanse am and pm. Spritz spring water then ceramides. Give them time to absorb! Then I moisturize. I use the same evening moisturiser for am and pm. Zero retinoids. I have tried several mineral sunscreens spf 50 and all the other spf stuff but my skin instantly looks and feels like it's on fire. I use a La Roche-Posay spf 50 for sensitive skin and it's a gem! Exclusively HA products and even worse Retinoids : nightmare for my face! I can only say from my pov and experience that keeping it simple has saved my skin, saved my bank account and is an overall better experience.

[@ace.of.space.]

I've never had a dedicated HA product, but I am enjoying the Plum Plump moisturizer from Glow Recipe which has HA as a main ingredient (along with some other actives). I think it definitely helps my dry skin. But I don't think I have any need for an HA serum!

[@atreq]

When I apply HA I feel like my skin got a snuggle

[@Yaya1030]

I love Cerave HA. I love how it feels and use under my morning moisturizer.

[@jemmybarrera5615]

I think I was in denial for so long because I just loved the idea of hylauronic acid… but when I watched Dr Idriss video I was like let me just see what happen when I take this out ( btw I have dry skin and live in Colorado) and my skin was immediately better. I do still use products that have it in but I make sure to moisturize with something underneath and then use a more occlusive moisturizer after to lock it in!

[@megauxvasse6797]

I like to use HA in the winter and vitamin c in the summer. My skin reacts differently with the seasons ,so its nice to be able to change out my ingredients to match the drastic seasonal changes where I am.

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

I like to use a HA serum or a hydrating toner essence or whatever as a buffer before putting on my prescribed 5% benzol peroxide or my alternating inky list retinol and it has helped reduce irritation. Also to help immediately seal in that moisture after washing my face which is almost always after stepping out of a steamy shower at night. It just worked for me. I want to try the new mily toner from fenty next, milky toners are more of a Korean thing, I want to try an American one

[@tyresseferguson2462]

Interesting to see more and more creators say they are "giving up" HA. I never used a stand alone HA product. Never understood why people did when it's in most products. I also use an humidifier while doing my skincare and while I sleep.

[@sourjellystarz]

I always ensure to dampen my skin with a toner first, apply HA, and then a good moisturizer 👍

[@jojobouvin9838]

I use HA in my nightime routine during the colder months (I live in Stockholm, Sweden snd we get a lot of humid cold) and it’s worked amazing for me. I no longer dry out and my skin doesn’t crack like it used to 💕

[@peglegbabydoll]

I've got a bottle of HA I'm almost finished and won't be replacing it. I much prefer Pyankung Yul Essence Toner I love it! I've been using it since I saw you recommended it on your channel.

[@kristinamilbach1170]

I don't use a stand alone HA product, but I use it in my other skin care products with my actives in it. I really enjoy it for absorption and retaining moisture. I always top with a good moisturizer at night and feel like this helps "lock" things in. I also am still on team Niacinamide. That being said, I am not sensitive to it like a lot of people are. It has really, really helped my pores and skin tone. But Niacinamide is really in a LOT of products now, so that would be frustrating if you're sensitive to it.

[@marceloguerragomez8044]

My fave!! dr Dre, Dr Shereene and u ❤️😍

[@Giblilbits]

I have a question. Could you HA on dry skin then mist your face with water? That way the molecule would penetrate but then bind to the water you mist rather than the water in your skin?

[@iuneg1381]

I use the Super Hyaluronic Light Lotion from Hada Labo. For me it's amazing for my oily skin, and I'm starting with retinol, so I use Niacinamide paired with the Super Hyaluronic Lotion and a Cerave light moisturizer to keep my barrier happy. It's a game changer for me.

[@nept6nes]

same

[@Rose-hi2nf]

Vibe alot with both Dr. Idriss and Dr. Dray. As much as I wanted to love HA, but skin was not having it. It turns red and flushes to HA so I have never had a dedicated HA serum in my routine. Just whatever is in my moisturiser (which most often is the HA salt - Sodium Hylauronate)

[@debbie_LJ]

Dang it, I missed this live chat and you KNOW I have opinions in this😁😉💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@FeelinJhon]

Hey! I’m still going to use my HA step, but was wondering, what kind of hydrating/balancing serum are you using for you routine then ? (Day and night)

[@sammys1884]

Yea, took it out of my routine once mine finished a few months ago but have been thinking about reintroducing it due to the ability it has to help other products absorb quicker into the skin.

[@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061]

Hello, I'm General James Charles McConville from. Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, I'm presently in Ukraine helping with Heavy war machines, weapons, Are you from the states?🇺🇸..

[@gioinlove100]

Okay, so I kind of agree… BUT earlier this year I had my first round of micro needling and HA FEOM Vichy was a lifesaver. It was very calming and helped my skin recover in about 5 days. Other than that I am not applying that as a stand alone active 😊

[@CherryJuli]

I have very oily skin and have been using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel moisturizer forever. I never had a problem with dry skin unfortunately.

[@allegory6393]

Dr Dray loves HA on damp skin, it helps the absorption of other products and reinforces your moisturiser. Also, the goddess that is the Lab Muffin, a cosmetic chemist PhD, completely disputes the 'thesis' that HA drinks up moisture from the deeper layers of the skin.

[@lucerocardenas5571]

Yeah I would trust someone like Cassandra who thinks she’s more knowledgeable than a doctor or chemist

[@SteelForceGirl07]

I LOVE Hyaluronic Acid. Here in PA its humid in the Summer. Winters are dry but I sleep with a humidifier. I have a Hyaluronic Acid Booster Essence and then I put Hyaluronic Acid Serum on. I really love Hyaluronic Acid. My face is so bouncy when I use it. Also I have dry to normal skin. I even took Hyaluronic Acid for my knees. I haven't taken them in a year. I most likely will to take them again. My knees felt great. I was still in pain but it help with the movement of my knees.

[@timophat]

I love shiseido's new Sun Dual Care sunscreens because they contain HA and I reapply throughout the day so i'm constantly getting the benefits of a fresh application

[@ammonitelight]

I prefer glycerin as a humectant. I use a simple rosewater/glycerin spray for extra hydration when I need it and there's a bit of HA in my urea moisturizer (which I've found plumps my skin even better than dedicated HA ever did).

[@osteophagus]

Living in the PNW, slathering my rosacea in hyaluronic acid products feels so soothing 😩

[@katrinam2309]

I live in southern Ontario, so humid summers and super dry winters, and I tried a few different HA moisturizers/serums for a couple of years and found that they tend to irritate my normal but sensitive skin. I tried dampening my skin, applying HA and then using an occlusive moisturizer but it really aggravated my acne 🤷‍♀️ I guess it’s just not the molecule for me! My skin improved noticeably about a week after I took HA out of my routine.

[@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061]

Hello, I'm General James Charles McConville from. Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, I'm presently in Ukraine helping with Heavy war machines, weapons, Are you from the states?🇺🇸..

[@robinb1805]

@@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061 If you read her post, it clearly states where she lives. Creepy scammy, much?

[@izzyj4092]

I live in a dry climate and even putting it on a wet face and using a moisturiser, sometimes I felt that my skin was drier so I stopped using it as a single step. It's in most other things so I just use it in other products but not as a stand alone product

[@nathalyolivares8311]

So glad this is talked abt bc HA always broke me out >.

[@JadedPyrite]

You are spectacular and absolutely brilliant.

[@candiceumbdenstock4708]

If you were going to choose one device for anti aging what would you choose. You don't have to necessarily say a brand but would you choose red eye or microcurrent or something else. I would like to get something and I don't have a huge budget but I want it to be effective

[@JacobMeye]

I love Dr. Dray! Shes truly just a pure wholesome educational woman! Shes just amazing. I look up to her so much been though I'm an accountant.

[@yooooskheuduabdwkkq247]

For people with super dry skin HA is very helpful, as the HA will not suck moisture out and is very healing, however, once you have moist skin, HA will have a much lesser or more detrimental effect

[@natashaadams4060]

I started using hyaluronic acid supplements instead of topical treatments due to a physically intense job and needing more support for my joints. The added benefit is how youthful it makes my skin. But it does seem to wear off within 24 hours and should be taken on a full stomach after supper for maximum benefits.

[@itsme_shanti]

Interesting. Been getting joint pains lately due to drop in estrogen ( peri-menopause) , I'll give things a try.

[@CiceroSapiens]

I take supplements too, from Doctors Best. I just got this sense that it would be best that way. I just avoid the skincare products because i have other things I'm trying to get. I have heard it's best in the morning in am empty stomach, but like the author i take it at night so it can soak in while i sleep.

[@CiceroSapiens]

Thanks so much for letting us know about the drying Dangers in dry climates.

[@LeBeautiful]

HA is my saving grace in the winter time tho!

[@nora1823]

It would be helpful if you shared an actual article as to the into where HA is pulling water molecules external/internally … or any article you read from when sharing any info

[@beyondtheskinwithmichelle]

I only use a dedicated HA if and when my skin gets extremely dry. Which is usually only in the winter. 🥶❄️

[@maggiemacaskill1037]

I only use HA in summer since I live in Ontario Canada. People assume it's kinda cold here but we have really oppressively hot humidity in the summer. People from Australia remark, "it's not the heat, it's the humidity". It will be like 32 but feel 43

[@devinharwood6010]

When used correctly, it does good things but like you said, it’s in almost everything. I’m very specific about having it only in a couple things. I must say though, the Yes to sensitive HA avacado cleanser is my go to winter cleanser. Their serum was really whatever though. I personally just reach for polyglutamic acid for my reactive and sometimes sensitive skin.

[@anthonym3286]

Hi Cassandra! I hope you can recommend some green tea toners that don't exfoliate, I want antioxidants with my vitamin c, but most of them have willow bark or something. Its really hard to find an antioxidant, redness relieve toner lol

[@a.grigorivna2210]

Try the Benton Green Tea Toner :)

[@juhnetmickerdy]

@@a.grigorivna2210 that has Willow bark as well! I use it! But it’s not exfoliating 🤷‍♀

[@knightshadecostuming]

I'm leaning on stopping the usage of HA because I noticed that if I just spritz water on my face and put my moisturizer on top (which has HA in it), I don't feel dry/tight. It became an extra step to help my dehydrated skin at first but I noticed that I don't really need this step anymore now that I'm 28 and my skin changed from being dehydrated and oily to normal.

[@rafinha7081]

I literally do that in my face and body too. It's amazing how moisture you feel when the product takes that water and keeps on your skin.

[@lilypond5158]

I use like a radom cheap moisturizing toner first because the tap water isn't really good, it's hard water and can be irritating

[@twistedbambi2370]

So you don't think about quitting HA? Since it is still in your moisturizer?

[@knightshadecostuming]

@@twistedbambi2370 Well, I mean having HA as its own separate product/step. I've been buying specifically HA serums and since it's already in my moisturizer, I don't need that extra step :)

[@ambie8608]

Ready for the next video of the goods and bads because I have normal to dry to very dry skin and I know some HA made my face freak out and I have finally found a few that are great! My favorite so far is the skin ceudicals HA insensifyer (sp?) lol 😂

[@dnoelani5588]

So I started using hylauronic acid in my routine earlier in the year, and I saw an awesome and significant difference in my skin! However, I bought a new sunscreen with HA in it and got a nasty rash. Saw one of Dr. Dray's video where she said too much HA can case rashes and breakouts. I took a closer look at the sunscreen. It had HA in it. Took HA serum out while I was using that sunscreen and the rash went away. So for me, one HA product is amazingly great, but two is horrible. 😅

[@rebeka145]

I always had bad experience with HA. It would break me out in small whiteheads or just make my skin drier. Thats when I learned I need to apply it in the shower, I just wash my face, slam water over my face and use HA while I wash other bodyparts. I still removed HA from my rutine it didnt do anything much to my redness or dehydrated skin. Best help was snail essence or just retinol with squalene.

[@angelicsailor1st]

Hey Cassandra any thoughts on the New Youth to the People Future moisturizer?

[@generaljamescharlesmcconvi1061]

Hello, I'm General James Charles McConville from. Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, I'm presently in Ukraine helping with Heavy war machines, weapons, Are you from the states?🇺🇸...

[@mavistuff6697]

out of my experience it goes well with vitamin c...i once prepared myself a face serum with vitamin c, glycerin and also added some hyaluronic acid powder ..they said it was a big molecule hyal acid. I used it during night and realy improved the look of my skin. On top of luminosity that was given by vitamin c, i saw my face somehow lifted..the skin looked as if it was ironed. I will try something similar from commerce..curious if it has same effect

[@Gabi-ui9fd]

I love HA from THE Ord it just plumps the skin and its a perfect serum to go for after toning. ❤

[@nicolesergeant5778]

Question. Wouldn't dryness in an arid climate be remedied by applying the serum to damp/wet skin?

[@jessiebainbridge3505]

Cassandra, I'm a new skintellectual. I did not have a regular skincare ritual up until three months ago. I believe I have mild rosacea, although it's never been diagnosed by a dermatologist. I was in British Columbia, Canada, on vacation for three month and my skin was so pleased with the west coast climate. I arrived back home in the Canadian prairies (southern Alberta) last week where there is lots of sun, the wind is high and humidity low and my skin is not pleased. My face was less red on the west coast and wasn't really dry. Now, my skin is dry, tight, and irritated even though I wear a brimmed hat and keep sunscreen in my pocket and reapply throughout the day while working outside (you influenced having sunscreen in pocket - thank you; I'm obsessed with trying new sunscreens). Okay, so, I wanted to suggest or ask (I'm awkward, never posted in KZbin before😆) if you could do a video suggesting skincare routines or ingredients for different skin types or goals in different climates? I believe it's the dryness and wind irritating my skin and have been trying to educate myself on how to take care of my skin in different climates! I also just wanted to say thank you for all the videos! I watch one of your videos to wind down each night instead of watching tv now. So much better than tv. Thank you!!

[@squirrelnutters07]

I have extremely dry peely skin from using tretinoin and I like to apply hyaluronic acid multiple times a day. I peel so much that I often have flakes all over after 3-4 hours. So I massage them off with hyaluronic acid and I apply SPF moisturizer over the top to seal it in, and if I’m extra dry I’ll apply an spf face stick as an occlusive layer.

[@suhapatrawala]

Tretinoin shouldn't be used for face. Learnt the hard way.

[@tomato2088]

I live in the desert and don't use hyluronic acid it (makes me flush and make my skin feel parched) BUT i do use a gentle PHA with glycerin in the top of the ingredients list like inkey list's which imo works much better find that even though pha is technically an exfoliant it's gentle enough for me to layer with retinoids, and hydration is where it truly shines.

[@KOT9RASolnishko]

Well, now that I see Cassandra drinking coffee again, I kind of wanna know how her coffee cleanse went lol Knowing that coffee actually flushes moisture out of your body, did it coincide with the removal of hyaluronic acid in her routine? And how much did her skin change during that time? Although, this video couldn've been made before that...😅

[@JelenaP991]

Did you try Facetheory? It is UK brand with amazing products and I would recommend trying it :) They are also vegan and cruelty free

[@julie_273]

I live in SF too and it’s humid and damp. Should I use this??? And I have rosacea

[@marytallon-heinz3639]

I love it but I struggle finding when to put it in my routines. It tends to be so light that I never know to put it before or after all my other serums (bc of the water drawing factor) but I also use a very concentrated THD Ascorbate serum thats feels oily so it's hard to put it in the right step. I also find that I like multi-molecular HA with other ingredients like CICA or green tea, something soothing for my easily sensitized skin. Also how do you use it after a snail essence???

[@Sienna.Jen2971]

Apply HA on damp skin after you wash your face.