A beauty enthusiast recommended an affordable product to add to your skincare routine for clear, hydrated, glowing skin throughout the winter.
The chilly weather can cause havoc on your skin, with the freezing temperatures combined with increased indoor heating leading to problems such as dryness, breakouts and irritation.
Many skincare lovers turn to social media for advice and tips to in a bid to enhance their complexions, with numerous individuals eager to share their personal success stories online.
One person sharing the intel is Sarah Saleen, who has cultivated a following of more than 200,000 thanks to her beauty advice and suggestions.
In one popular video, Sarah, who identifies herself as a licensed aesthetician in the ‘about’ section on her TikTok page, extols the virtues of one key ingredient. Starting the video, she tells viewers if they’re dealing with “dry, dehydrated or textured skin in the winter,” it could all be due to not properly hydrating the skin.
She then continued: “I add this one affordable step to my skincare and it makes my skin look so plump, smooth, healthy. Immediately after cleansing, I apply a hyaluronic acid serum… and I make sure to apply it to damp skin so it can really draw in moisture.
“Hyaluronic acid has an amazing ability to bond with water molecules and retain moisture which is why it’s so effective at improving the moisture barrier, smoothing skin texture and improving the appearance of fine lines.”
Sarah added: “If you have oily, acne prone skin, hyaluronic acid can actually help with balancing the skin and controlling oil production. Hydrated skin feels healthy, products absorb better and skin overall just works better.”
The beauty guru suggested The Inkey List’s Hyaluronic Acid Serum which is available in various sizes and starts at £9. People shared their thoughts in the comments section.
One person said: “People forget how important it is to apply HA on damp skin!” Another commented: “Hyaluronic acid is one of my favourite skincare products, your skin is glowing.”
However, one person complained: “Even with an HA serum my skin remains as dry as the Sahara desert.”
Another person remarked: “You have such clear skin,” while another stated: “This will definitely help me out through the cold season. I mean, your skin looks so amazing.” Someone else added: “Oh the tip to use it on damp skin is great! Thank you!”
It’s always wise to conduct a patch test when trying new products. Apply a small amount of the product to an area like the inner bend of your elbow or your wrist, and leave it on for 24 hours to check for allergies or sensitivities.
If you experience a negative reaction, like itchiness, burning, or your skin becomes flaky, be sure to stop using the product.