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Ingredients
Yes, with a technique caveat. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant — it draws moisture toward itself rather than manufacturing it. In genuinely dry, low-humidity air (Gauteng winters, for instance), applying it and leaving it unsealed can theoretically pull some moisture from deeper skin layers instead of the air. The fix is simple: apply it to damp skin and follow with a moisturiser to lock the water in, rather than skipping that.
Evidence reviewed · Aug 2026
- PubMed — hyaluronic acid topical hydrationPubMed
Humectant mechanism and correct application
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Content last reviewed 31 August 2026 by the SkinLabs Editorial Team.