Review (5/5): Great Anti-Aging Product-Leaves Smooth Skin-Tips for Application and Use Information!
I am very pleased so far with the InterSight Naturals Hyaluronic Acid so far. It comes in a 1 oz bottle but a little goes a long way. I will explain in my review.
There are a lot of benefits in general to your body with Hyaluronic Acid, including your skin and face. The major benefit is that it is an anti-aging agent. We already have this in our skin. As we age, we lose some along with collagen. Hyaluronic Acid in this Serum allows your skin to retain more moisture, whether you have oily skin or not. It has a lightweight texture and works for oily or dry skin and sensitive skin too. That's great because I personally have all of that going on with my face.
There are other serums out there similar to this. I like InterSight's Hyaluronic Acid because it is free of fragrance/scent and drying agents like alcohol. It's ingredients include (of course) hyaluronic acid, witch hazel, green tea, jojoba oil, vitamins c and e and aloe. So, if you are familiar with any of these you will know that these are elements are soothing to the skin and each have their own benefits. I like products that have natural ingredients versus a lot of chemicals that I don't know how to pronounce.
This product is advertised to activate collagen production, which is what the h. acid does. It goes beneath the skin's surface when applied correctly and retains moisture, plumping it up like youthful skin. When I use this, I notice that my skin appearance is very youthful and fresh. You can use your own moisturizer afterwards (I switch it up personally but mainly use Vanicream Light Lotion, not cream, because it's "Dye free, perfume/fragrance free, lanolin free, paraben free, formaldehyde free." Also, it isn't greasy.)
This bottle comes with a dropper in it. I have a few tips if it will help anyone for use.
1. The product directions are teeny tiny but it says to wash and dry your face, neck and décolletage area first.
2. Apply the product. I found that it's easier and less waste to put three drops on my left 3 finger pads - ring, middle and pointer finger, share some with the same fingers on the right hand and apply with an upward direction starting with the décolletage and neck area.
*Note - a little goes a long way. I used less than half a dropperful for 1 treatment.
*The drops I put on my left finger pads initially are maybe the circumference of or slightly less than a notebook paper hole that is punched out.
*Don't put any in your eye socket including eyebrows.
*Get close to your hairline but not in it, especially if you color your hair or are hiding gray hairs. Washing your hairline and putting products like this on it will fade the color quicker, at least when you are trying to cover up random stray gray or white hairs.
3. Let the product dry before adding moisturizer and then makeup (if any). It doesn't take too long. If you are really in a rush, I have a tip. I keep the mini, battery operated personal fans around for facial stuff. It will help it dry faster.
4. Personal tip - Use a moisturizer with SPF 30 or greater during the day when using this (and when not using it too!) I use Elta MD UV Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 45, the transparent version for a lot of reasons. Product is great, non-greasy, soaks in, is for the face and body, cost is reasonable, no scent and it protects my skin! I want to share this because I love products but have some I stick because of how affective it is.
This product is not sticky, greasy, and leaves zero residue on your hands, but I recommend washing them anyhow afterwards. Who knows if you may rub your eye, etc.
One last tip in case you don't know why you should use it on your décolletage, neck in addition to the face. Guess where aging shows the most? The neck and, not listed prior, your hands! Neck wise-look at people and their necks. The age usually shows up sooner. So, it's important to include it. I include those areas when getting facial peels too - glycolic or salicylic acid - in the fall and winter only. When you put sunscreen on, consider putting it on your hands too, or for that matter, your arms, especially the side that faces the window when you ride in a car.
I hope this helps. I have tried different hyaluronic products and really like this one for previous reasons - no scent, a little goes a long way, natural ingredients, leaves my skin very smooth and doesn't irritate at all plus all the benefits of it.
I did receive a discount for this product, but am not obligated in any way to give it a good review. This is totally my opinion based on my using the product as well as my experience with other products. I am very happy with it and plan on buying another retail on Amazon when this one runs out, whenever that is! Thanks for reading my review and please, please use sunscreen if you decide to purchase and use this product!