Marisa Petrarca is a writer and editor based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, specializing in beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle. She previously served as the Senior Beauty and Fashion Editor at Grazia USA and Beauty and Style Editor at Us Weekly.
hates to see winter coming—and it doesn't hesitate to let me know. The same goes for long flights that zap all the moisture from my complexion, cranking up the heat too high at home, or going a little too hard onHA is a hydrating powerhouse categorized as a humectant, meaning it draws water into the skin to provide the moisture it desperately needs—and ais one of the most effective ways to deliver it.
“Anyone looking to improve the texture/plumpness/dewiness of the skin will notice that a topical hyaluronic acid will temporarily increase the hydration of the skin, helping it look smoother and plumper," she adds.
It’s also gentle enough for daily use . “When used properly, a hyaluronic acid serum should not be irritating, so daily use is fine,” Dr. King continues. “I recommend a small amount because it will spread easily and won’t leave the skin feeling sticky. Follow right away with a moisturizer that contains emollients and occlusives.”brings nearly a decade of expertise to this story and has tested countless hydrating products, including hyaluronic acid serums.
Dr. Collins completed her dermatology residency through the Harvard Combined Dermatology Program, gaining experience at top hospitals, including Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women's, and Boston Children's. She further honed her expertise with a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology at the Lahey Clinic and Harvard Dermatology, specializing in skin cancer treatment, reconstruction, laser surgery, and cosmetic procedures.
Her expertise spans breaking beauty news, shopping roundups, product reviews, and explainer articles on popular topics in skin, makeup, and aesthetics. Her work has been featured in PS, Cosmopolitan, Allure, NewBeauty, InStyle, and The Zoe Report, among others. Marisa holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Wagner College. Follow her on Instagram 5 November 24
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