How to Choose the Concentration of Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid Serum (LMW)

Choose Your Perfect Hydration Level: 1% | 1.5% | 2%

Deep hydration starts with the right concentration.

Our Hyaluronic Acid serums are formulated with Low Molecular Weight (LMW) HA, designed to hydrate beyond the surface for visibly plumper, smoother skin. Each strength offers a different level of hydration and texture—so you can choose what works best for your skin.

Hyaluronic acid comes in different molecular sizes.

How to Choose Your Strength

Choose Your Hydration Level

Select your ideal strength to give your skin exactly what it needs—no more, no less.

Choose HA serum 1% if:
You want a weightless, fast-absorbing hydrator that won’t feel heavy or interfere with oily or breakout-prone skin. Best for Oily and Acne-Prone Skins. Suits sensitive skins (Lower concentrations carry a much lower risk of causing irritation or redness). 

Choose HA serum 1.5% if:
You want a balanced, everyday serum that keeps skin hydrated and comfortable without feeling thick. Best for Normal and Combination Skins.

Choose HA serum 2% if:
Your skin feels dry, tight, or dehydrated and needs a richer, more intensive hydration boost. Best for Very Dry and Mature Skins. 

Note that: 

Higher concentrations provide more hydration but also feel thicker and slightly tacky (Like HA 2%). The best option depends on your skin type and preference.

Good for every day uses: hyaluronic acid is gentle and suitable for daily use, morning and evening.

Hyaluronic acid does not clog pores:  Hyaluronic acid is non-comedogenic and suitable for acne-prone skin.

Higher concentrations (like 2%) naturally feel more viscous/ sticky due to increased water-binding capacity. This is normal and improves once sealed with a moisturizer.

Can be combined it with other actives ingredients: Hyaluronic acid pairs well with vitamin C, niacinamide (Vit.B3) and most water-based serums or ingredients (Aloe vera, hydrosols....

How to Use

1. Apply after cleansing, to slightly damp skin (you can use a spray of water or a hydrosol of your choice) 

2. Use 2–3 drops and spread evenly over face and neck

3. Follow with a moisturizer or facial oil to lock in hydration (Hyaluronic acid works best when sealed in with a cream or oil—especially in dry climates)

Reported properties and benefits for skin: 

• Deep, lasting hydration

• Supports smoother, plumper-looking skin

• Improves skin feel and softness

• Helps reduce the look of fine dehydration lines

• Suitable for daily use

SIMPLE COMBINATION RECIPES

The following ideas/ recipes are simple starting points for personal home use. You can adjust the hydrosol type, the Hyaluronic Acid strength (1%, 1.5% or 2%), and even add other water-based serums that suit your skin. Always keep your tools clean, make small batches.

Always patch test first, and if you have very sensitive skin or a diagnosed skin condition, consult a skincare professional before introducing new products. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Hyaluronic Hydrating Mist (100 ml) A light, everyday facial mist with aloe, hyaluronic acid and vegetable glycerin, to add a layer of hydration before applying your moisturizer or facial oil.

Ingredients:

• 90 ml of any hydrosol of your choice (Aloe vera, rose damask, lavender, cape chamomile…)

• 8 ml of Hyaluronic Acid serum (choose 1%, 1.5% or 2% based on your skin)

• 2 ml Vegetable glycerin

And 1 x clean and dry 100 ml spray bottle

In a clean small cup or jug add: 

• 2ml vegetable glycerin, 8 ml Hyaluronic Acid serum and stir until the two are evenly mixed.

• Pour 90 ml aloe hydrosol into your 100 ml bottle.

• Add the glycerin + HA mixture into the bottle.

• Close the bottle and shake gently to combine. Label and date.

How to use: Spritz onto clean face (and neck) 1–2 times a day. Always follow with a cream or facial oil to “seal in” the hydration. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 2–3 months.

Aloe After-Sun Hydrating Mist (100 ml) A cooling, hydrating mist with Aloe vera, ideal for skin that feels warm, tight or dry after sun exposure. (This is not a substitute for sunscreen, but a comforting step after sun.)

Ingredients:

• 80 ml Aloe hydrosol 

• 10 ml liquid Aloe vera gel “juice” (1:1 gel in liquid form)

• 8 ml of Hyaluronic Acid serum (choose your preferred strength)

• 2 ml vegetable glycerin

1 clean and dry 100 ml spray bottle

In a clean and dry small cup or jug, add:

• 2ml vegetable glycerine and 8ml Hyaluronic Acid serum and stir until the liquids are well combined.

• In your 100 ml spray bottle, pour 80 ml aloe hydrosol.

• Add 10 ml liquid aloe (1:1) to the bottle.

• Finally, add the glycerine + HA mixture.

• Close the bottle and shake gently until everything looks uniform. Label and date.

How to use: After sun exposure (or whenever skin feels hot, tight or dry), spray generously over face, neck and exposed areas. Let it sit on the skin; you can lightly pat in if you like. For extra moisture, follow with your regular moisturizer or facial oil to lock in the hydration. Store in a cool, dry place (refrigeration gives a nice extra-cooling effect) and use within 2–3 months.

Always patch test first, especially if your skin is sensitive or sunburned. Do not apply to broken or blistered skin; if you have severe sunburn, consult a medical professional.

Aloe & Hyaluronic Gel Toner (100 ml) Ideal for: Dry, dehydrated and mature skin; Coastal / high-sun areas (Cape coast, KZN); Dry, high-UV inland areas (Karoo, Free State, Northern Cape)

A cooling, slightly thicker “gel toner” that sits between a mist and a serum. Ideal if you want thicker than a spray, but lighter than a cream. Great as a post-sun replenisher or night-time hydrating step. Feels like a light gel or a syrupy essence. And can be applied with fingers or cotton pad.

Ingredients: 

• 60 ml aloe hydrosol 

• 20 ml liquid aloe (1:1)

• 15 ml of Hyaluronic Acid serum (choose 1%, 1.5% or 2%)

• 5 ml vegetable glycerin

1 clean 100 ml bottle with serum pump or flip top, a clean and dry cup and a clean separate jug for mixing

Into a small clean cup add:

•  5 ml vegetable glycerin and 15 ml Hyaluronic Acid serum and stir until uniform.

in your other jug, cup or beaker, make your Aloe vera base: 

• add 60 ml aloe hydrosol, and 20 ml liquid aloe (1:1) and mix.

Combine: Slowly add the glycerin + HA into the aloe mixture while stirring.

• Stir gently for 1–2 minutes until everything looks smooth and slightly thicker.

Pour into a 100 ml with serum pump or flip-top bottle (as spray heads usually won’t work well with this texture). Label and date.

How to use: Apply a small amount (about a coin size) to clean skin, morning or evening.

Gently smooth over face and neck until absorbed. Follow with facial oil or cream, especially at night or after sun exposure.

• Aloe Gel + Hyaluronic Hydrating gel-serum (100 ml) A clear gel-serum that feels cooling. Great for dry, sun-exposed or dehydrated skin – especially near the coast or very dry climates. With high aloe vera content (main base is the gel) and a noticeable but not sticky level of vegetable glycerin

Ingredients: 

• 60 ml aloe vera body gel in gel form (thick, transparent gel)

• 20 ml aloe hydrosol (or any gentle hydrosol)

• 15 ml of Hyaluronic Acid serum (1%, 1.5% or 2%)

• 5 ml vegetable glycerin

1 clean and dry 100 ml serum pump or flip-top bottle (not spray), a cup, a bowl/jug, a spoon.

into a small cup add: 

• 5 ml vegetable glycerin and 15 ml Hyaluronic Acid serum and stir until uniform.

In a separate bowl, add 

• 60 ml aloe gel (thick body gel).

• Slowly add 20 ml aloe hydrosol, stirring gently to loosen and smooth the gel.

• Mix until you have an even, slightly fluid gel 

Combine: Slowly add the HA + glycerin mix into the aloe base, stirring as you go.

Stir until the texture is smooth, glossy and homogeneous. If bubbles form, let the mixture sit for a while so they can rise and dissipate.

Transfer into your 100 ml bottle with pump (ideal for gel textures). Label and date.

How to use: Apply to clean, slightly damp skin. Use a small amount (about a pea to coin size) and massage over face and neck. Follow with a moisturizer or facial oil if your skin is very dry or sun stressed.

Can be used once or twice daily, or as an “after-sun” replenishing step.