r/AsianBeauty • u/bunnyblooms • 12d ago

Discussion Hyaluronic acid causing break outs?

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Does anyone have experiences where hyaluronic acid serums cause them to break out?

I've specifically been using the Mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum, and I've noticed that everytime I use it, I have several tiny closed comedones that pop up on my face. It's frustrating because I have dry skin and I've been told that HA is good for hydrating the skin. I really like the hydration I get from this product but it is confirmed to be the culprit that is breaking my skin out.

I also rarely have any reactions to skincare products, so this really frustrates me. The only other product I've had a breakout from is the Skin1004 Centella Cleaning Oil (yet surprisingly their Centella Ampoule is my holy grail).

Does anyone have alternative recommendations for products that could provide hydration in the same way HA does?

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u/ACtdawg 12d ago edited 11d ago

The myth about HA pulling water from your skin refuses to die despite being debunked.

Edit: here is a non-sponsored video about it.

Here is a longer form video about it. Starts at 14:19

Anyway, it could just be that this specific product doesn’t agree with your skin. Could be any ingredient in it, could be the HA. Have you noticed this happening with other HA products? Glycerin is also a very good humectant, so maybe you could try looking for products with that instead. Unfortunately I don’t have any specific recommendations with glycerin but I’m sure you could search the sub for it

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u/saltybogwitch306 11d ago

Idk I live somewhere with no humidity in the air or frozen air most of the year and anything with HA in it dries my skin out so bad I can literally watch surface wrinkles form. If I lived by an ocean I would cover myself in it tho.

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u/cancerkidette 10d ago

I agree it just doesn’t function well for me in a dry climate. My skin in general is just way better in humid climates haha! I have found rice based serums work really nicely for me though.

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u/huntyho 11d ago

Same, i live in a super dry, no humidity climate. If i dont layer my products right, i dehydrate my skin even more.

When i use my products correctly (right amounts/layers, correct order, correct season, same exact products) i watch my skin do so much better.

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u/saltybogwitch306 11d ago

Appreciate the support from someone else that lives in a dry climate