SkinMedica - HA5 Hydra Collagen Water Burst Moisturizer

SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen Water Burst Moisturizer combines the brand's HA5 Vegan Hydra Collagen technology with a Microbiome Barrier Complex, producing a burst of hydration that locks moisture in for bouncy, dewy skin.

The microbiome component is the more interesting half. The bacterial communities living on the skin help regulate inflammation and defend the barrier, and supporting them is a meaningful part of maintaining hydration rather than simply adding water.

It is clinically proven to boost hydration up to 25% immediately after use and to continue providing hydration for up to 24 hours. In testing, 100% of patients agreed their skin felt moisturized and soft immediately after one application, and overall dry skin improved by 89% after a single use.

It is safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

1. Apply to clean skin morning and evening, after your serums.
2. Use a small amount across the face and neck.
3. Press in and allow the water-burst texture to absorb.
4. In the morning, follow with a broad spectrum sunscreen.

The texture is light despite the hydration level, so it works well under makeup and for oily skin that is dehydrated.

HA5 Vegan Hydra Collagen Technology: skin-drenching hydration technology that supports the look of plumpness and bounce.

Microbiome Barrier Complex: supports a healthy skin barrier and microbiome to lock in moisture at the skin's surface.

Water-Burst Texture: delivers a high water load in a light, fast-absorbing format.

• Clinically proven to boost hydration up to 25% immediately after use.
• Continues providing hydration for up to 24 hours.
• Supports a healthy skin barrier and microbiome to lock in moisture.
• 100% of patients agreed their skin felt moisturized and soft immediately after one application.
• Immediately improves overall dry skin by 89% after one use.
• Safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
• Light texture that works under makeup.

This is a useful moisturizer for skin that is dehydrated but does not want weight, which describes a great many patients: oily or combination skin that is genuinely short of water but breaks out under a rich cream.

The microbiome support is not window dressing. Barrier function and microbial balance are linked, and a moisturizer that supports both is doing more than one that only adds occlusion.

Being safe for acne-prone skin is worth noting, since most well-hydrating moisturizers are not. This one you can simply buy. If you want a second opinion before you commit, call us on (650) 508-6565.