Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol Are the Skincare Duo Your Routine Needs

Summary: Do you feel overwhelmed by all the viral skincare videos? Experts say you really only need two basic things for great skin: hyaluronic acid and retinol.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural molecule that holds onto moisture. It makes your skin plump, elastic, and hydrated without clogging your pores. Retinol is a cream made from Vitamin A. It acts like an exfoliator, speeding up how fast your skin makes new cells and boosting collagen to fight wrinkles and acne.

But be careful! Retinol is strong. It can cause dry, red, and peeling skin at first, and it makes you very sensitive to the sun. To use them together safely, apply a tiny pea-sized amount of retinol every other night. Follow it with hyaluronic acid and a good moisturizer. You can also use hyaluronic acid in the morning under your daily sunscreen. Keep it simple, and your skin will glow!

For more details, see Prevention at prevention.com/beauty/skin-care/a70537707/hyaluronic-acid-vs-retinol/ (opens in new tab)