So Hyaluronic Acid is not an exfoliating acid like Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid, and is better described as a polysaccharide. Polysaccharide is just a fancy way of saying complex sugar molecules that are bonded together.⁠ Polysaccharides' main functions are to: store energy in organisms, influence the uptake of nutrients and water by the cells, and provide support to the cells. That being said, some polysaccharides are naturally found in the human body. Hyaluronic acid being one of them is found in connective tissues and skin.⁠ ⁠ 💧 So all of us naturally have hyaluronic acid present in our bodies and our skin – but when we age it becomes depleted.⁠ ⁠ 💧 There are 3 sources of hyaluronic acid: animals, plants, or synthesized in a laboratory. It goes without saying that Volition Beauty only uses vegan hyaluronic acid in its formulas.⁠ ⁠ 💧Ever heard of hydrophilic? It means “loving water” and hyaluronic acid is hydrophilic. It can retain up to 1000x its weight in water.⁠ ⁠ 💧 Hyaluronic acid pulls in water from the air around you to rehydrate, smooth the appearance of lines & wrinkles, and provide a plumping effect. If there is not enough moisture in the air and/on your skin, hyaluronic acid can leave your skin more dehydrated than before. It's recommended to apply hyaluronic acid to damp skin to seal in the moisture.⁠