Why hyaluronic acid is the key to hydrated skin – inside and out

You’re not imagining it. Everyone is talking about hyaluronic acid. But unlike other fad skincare ingredients, this is one that lives up to the hype.

As the hydrating hero in many cleansers, serums, moisturisers and lotions, there’s a high chance you already have some hyaluronic acid products sitting on your shelf. However, if you've only been applying it topically until now, your thirsty skin could be missing out.

Don’t let the name ‘acid’ fool you—hyaluronic acid is super gentle. In fact, it’s a molecule that’s naturally produced by our bodies. The trouble is, our ability to produce it declines as we age, which is why incorporating it into your routine can have profound benefits.

One of the most talked about traits of hyaluronic acid is the fact that it can hold up to 1000 times its molecular weight in water—with a power like that it’s no wonder it’s so often harnessed in skincare products.

The even better news is that all skin types can reap the juicy rewards, whether it’s applied topically or taken internally.

Yep, this versatile ingredient is also available as an ingestible—hello The Beauty Chef HYDRATION Inner Beauty Boost.

If you’ve come across the link between your gut health and skin health before, you’ll know the key to dewy and hydrated skin starts from within. And while a diet rich in wholefoods certainly contributes to having a natural glow on the outside, this coconut-flavoured elixir now contains fermented hyaluronic acid for hydrated, healthy skin from the inside.

The much-loved ingredient stars in HYDRATION Inner Beauty Boost alongside magnesium, which is necessary for electrolyte balance and in turn, cellular hydration to help replenish thirsty, lacklustre skin. And because radiant skin starts with good digestion, it’s combined with bio-fermented coconut and cucumber water, with finger lime and gut-friendly bacteria.