Hyaluronic acid is one of the skin’s best allies when it comes to maintaining hydration and comfort. Naturally found in the body, it acts like a sponge — attracting and binding to water molecules to help keep skin feeling supple, cushioned, and balanced.
In Soft Touch, hyaluronic acid works alongside exfoliating ingredients to replenish hydration and help maintain the skin’s moisture balance after exfoliation. By supporting the skin’s water content, it ensures that while surface cells are gently lifted away, the skin remains soft, calm, and hydrated — never tight or stripped.
How Hyaluronic Acid Works
Hyaluronic acid is a humectant — a substance that draws water to itself. When applied to the skin, it helps bind moisture from the environment and from deeper layers, forming a lightweight, invisible film that supports the skin’s natural barrier.
Because of its water-binding ability, hyaluronic acid plays an important role in maintaining skin elasticity and softness. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, helping the skin stay hydrated and resilient throughout the day.
In Soft Touch, it works synergistically with exfoliating ingredients like glycolic acid. While the exfoliants refine the skin’s surface, hyaluronic acid ensures hydration is restored — supporting a comfortable, refreshed feel after rinsing.
The Benefits:
✨ Deep Hydration Support
Draws and retains moisture within the skin’s surface layers to help maintain hydration and comfort.
✨ Soft, Supple Skin
Helps keep the skin feeling smooth, elastic, and flexible — even after exfoliation.
✨ Barrier Reinforcement
Supports the skin’s natural barrier function, helping reduce moisture loss and maintain balance.
✨ Post-Exfoliation Comfort
In a pre-shower formula like Soft Touch, it helps soothe and replenish after exfoliation, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and cared for.
✨ Lightweight Moisture
Delivers hydration without heaviness or residue, making it suitable for all skin types.
The Science Behind Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the skin, connective tissue, and joints. It’s responsible for maintaining hydration and cushioning within the body. Topically, it works by binding water molecules, forming a hydrating layer that helps the skin stay plump and resilient.
There are different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, and each plays a role. Larger molecules stay closer to the surface, delivering immediate hydration and comfort, while smaller molecules can penetrate more deeply, helping support longer-lasting moisture within the upper layers of the skin.
When combined with exfoliating treatments like Soft Touch, hyaluronic acid helps rebalance hydration and comfort — ensuring the skin feels smooth and cared for, not dry or overworked.
The Nerdy Stuff – Clinical Studies of Hyaluronic Acid
Papakonstantinou, E., Roth, M., & Karakiulakis, G. (2012). Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermato-Endocrinology, 4(3), 253–258.
This study highlights hyaluronic acid’s unique ability to bind and retain water, improve skin elasticity, and support barrier function, making it essential for maintaining skin hydration and suppleness.
Grether-Beck, S., et al. (2019). Hyaluronic acid: Topical application increases skin hydration and elasticity. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 12(9), 27–33.
Participants using topical hyaluronic acid formulations showed measurable increases in hydration and elasticity, with consistent improvement in skin comfort and softness.
The Verdict: Hydration That Supports Renewal
Hyaluronic acid is a foundational ingredient for maintaining comfortable, balanced skin. In Soft Touch, it helps restore moisture as exfoliating ingredients do their work — supporting a hydrated, supple feel after every use.
She’s the quiet hydrator, keeping your skin soft, smooth, and balanced — so your pre-shower ritual leaves you feeling refreshed, never stripped.
