How to truly and effectively hydrate your skin
Hyaluronic acid is one of the best-known active ingredients in cosmetics.
It is present in countless serums, creams and treatments and has become almost indispensable when we talk about hydration.
However, just because something is popular doesn't mean it's always used correctly.
In the treatment room we see it very often: skin that uses hyaluronic acid daily… and still feels tight or dehydrated.
The difference is usually not in the product itself, but in how it is integrated into the care ritual.
What can hyaluronic acid really do for your skin
Hyaluronic acid is a humectant .
Its function is not to provide water itself, but to attract and retain it in the epidermis.
When used correctly, it helps to:
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Keep your skin supple and comfortable.
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Reduce the feeling of tightness.
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Improve the skin's response to subsequent treatments.
But its real effectiveness depends not only on its presence in the formula, but also on when and how it is applied.
The expert tip that makes all the difference: moisturized skin
One of the most repeated, and also most ignored, recommendations is to apply hyaluronic acid to slightly damp skin.
Why do we insist on this so much?
Because hyaluronic acid needs available water to function.
Applying it after toner after cleansing allows it to capture that moisture and keep it in the epidermis for hours.
When applied to dry skin, especially in dry or heated environments, the opposite of what we are looking for can happen: hyaluronic acid can attract water from deeper layers of the skin itself , increasing the feeling of tightness instead of relieving it.
In other words: it dries out.
Common mistakes when using hyaluronic acid
Apply it to completely dry skin.
Under these conditions, hyaluronic acid can attract water from inner layers of the skin, generating superficial dehydration and a greater feeling of tightness.
Do not seal in moisture
Hyaluronic acid is non-occlusive.
It needs a follow-up step in the form of an oil serum and a cream that helps maintain that hydration in the skin and prevent water loss.
Expect an immediate and visible effect
Real hydration isn't always noticeable instantly.
Especially when it is created using natural ingredients and plant extracts.
With continued use, you'll notice a more stable, comfortable, and responsive skin. That's what sets us apart from synthetic materials.
“Because moisturizing today is taking care of how your skin will look tomorrow.”
Truths and myths surrounding hyaluronic acid
“The thicker the texture, the more hydrating it is.”
Not necessarily. Many formulas use thickeners to create an immediate gel-like sensation that adds body, but this doesn't always translate into more effective hydration.
In some cases, these agents can leave a residue, form small "balls," or hinder the proper absorption of subsequent products. This is especially noticeable when you want to apply makeup and achieve an even base.
Well-formulated aqueous formulas tend to integrate better into the skin and facilitate functional hydration.
“It hydrates on its own”
The answer is no.
Hyaluronic acid needs to be integrated into a complete ritual to function properly.
Applying it after the toner and then following it with a serum and a cream helps maintain hydration in the skin and prevent its loss.
Below you will find, in a clear and simple way, a usage scheme based on our Nasei Balance Method , designed to be easily integrated into your daily morning and evening ritual.
“All skin types absorb it equally”
Skin that isn't exfoliated often will have a significant buildup of dead cells. There are also cases of skin with an unbalanced pH, which can hinder the absorption of any hydrating ingredients.
Exfoliation also influences hydration.
Gentle, regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and improves the skin's ability to absorb moisturizing treatments.
It's not about exfoliating more, but about doing it wisely.
As a general guideline:
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Gentle physical exfoliation , once a month . We're referring to exfoliants with granules.
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A chemical peel with AHAs and/or BHAs, once or twice a month , depending on your skin's condition. You'll recognize them by acids like salicylic, malic, lactic, mandelic, glycolic…
Clean, renewed skin absorbs water better and responds better to hyaluronic acid.
From the cabin and from the formulation
After years of working with skin, one thing is clear: hydration is not imposed, it is built .
That's why we insist on:
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Slightly damp skin.
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Watery textures that the skin recognizes.
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Rituals that do not overwhelm, but rather accompany.
From the formulation stage we seek the same thing: to create products that do not force the skin, but work with it , respecting its timing and its natural way of absorbing and retaining water.
Nasei Balance Method · Hydration with criteria
Understanding how hyaluronic acid works is the first step. Integrating it properly into your daily routine is what makes the difference.
In the Nasei Balance Method , hydration is built from the base, respecting the order and the moment in which the skin best receives each gesture.
1. Clean
A gentle cleansing removes impurities without disrupting the skin barrier, whether with our cleansing milk or cleansing balm.
2. Balance and hydrate
The toner prepares the skin and provides essential moisture. You'll love the floral or the calming hydrosol-based toner.
With the skin still slightly damp, apply the water-based serum. This is where our new launch comes in.
3. Nourish
Specific treatments are incorporated according to the actual condition of the skin.
Nourishing, antioxidant or calming, our oil-based serums.
4 · Seal
The ritual is completed with a cream that helps maintain hydration for hours.
If you like face creams that keep your skin stable throughout the day, our best-selling rose, geranium and lavender cream will win you over.
On the other hand, if you want extra luminosity, the one with vitamin C, orange and palmarosa will be your best bet.
It's not about applying more products, but about respecting the balance and the meaning of each step.
Hydrate wisely
Hydrating the skin is not about applying more product, it's about understanding how it receives what we give it.
When hyaluronic acid is integrated into a balanced and sustained ritual, hydration ceases to be a one-off effect and becomes a state.
Deep hydration that lasts over time.
Because when hydration works, it doesn't need to be obvious. You just feel it.
