Why Hyaluronic Acid Is Aging Your Skin Faster — And Not Doing Your Problem Skin Any Favors acne · anti-aging · AskCora · dehydrated skin · humectants · hyaluronic acid · problem skin · skin barrier · skincare ingredients · TEWL · Sep 09, 2026 by Cora Nelson After nearly 15 years working exclusively with problem skin, I started noticing that clients using heavy hyaluronic acid serums often had skin that looked worse — not better. Here's what the peer-reviewed science says about why.