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71. Hyaluronic Acid: Hero, Hype, or Half-Truth?

71. Hyaluronic Acid: Hero, Hype, or Half-Truth?

Update: 2025-09-01
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After a nourishing summer pause, I’m back in the studio with a fresh season of episodes that dive deeper into the heart of holistic skin health.


In today’s episode, we’re opening the conversation around hyaluronic acid. Is it worth the hype? Is it helping or hurting your skin? We’ll explore:




  • Why context is everything.




  • The difference between internal vs. topical hydration.




  • When it can be helpful, and when it may actually dehydrate you!




  • The bigger question behind dryness: what is your skin trying to tell you?




If you've ever used a hyaluronic acid serum or been curious, this one's for you! 


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Mentioned in this episode:

🌿 Ambient Moisture Liquid : my favorite HA serum (with herbs + lipids that actually support the skin)

🛍️ Shop the Apothecary – curated, herbalist-vetted skincare and body care

📝 Join me on Substack – for essays, seasonal reflections, and all the analog beauty musings

📧 Got questions or feedback? Email me at emily@stratumaesthetics.com

📸 Let’s hang out on Instagram: @stratumaesthetics


If you found this episode helpful or if it got you thinking differently about hydration, let me know! Your reviews, shares, and messages truly mean the world.

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71. Hyaluronic Acid: Hero, Hype, or Half-Truth?

71. Hyaluronic Acid: Hero, Hype, or Half-Truth?

Emily Davis