Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Is It All Hype?

The best hyaluronic acid serums to hydrate your skin. Shutterstock Images
When you search about anti-aging products, there's one ingredient that you'll find quite common - hyaluronic acid. This ingredient is said to produce so many skin health benefits. Not only that, it is also said to lubricate the joints[1], stimulate cell proliferation[2], promote faster wound healing[3], and possibly regulate immune response[4].
Mind you, those are just some of the well-known benefits and there are a whole lot more. Now you ask, how could one molecule have so many important uses? Is there any truth to these claims or is it all hype? What does the science say? Together, let's find that out.
What are Hyaluronic Acid Serums?
Hyaluronic acid serums refer to anti-aging skincare serums that feature hyaluronic acid as the key ingredient. This compound may be the only active ingredient or combined with other equally beneficial ingredients like antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, peptides, plant-based ingredients, etc.
The serum form is one of the many forms of hyaluronic acid skincare products. Other popular forms include creams, gels, and lotions.