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My skincare routine in my 20s—and honestly, well into my 30s—was embarrassingly simple. A little moisturizer, a glob of sunscreen and if I was feeling fancy, a swath of CC cream to round it out. I didn’t need much at the time because I was young and the world was my oyster.
Fast forward to life with two kids, a lot less sleep and a drawer full of serums and moisturizers that promise the world, but whose efficacy I’ve started to question. The few fine lines on my forehead have slowly turned into noticeable wrinkles and my skin doesn’t quite bounce back the way it used to. As you age, your skin’s natural elasticity starts to decline. In fact, key structural components like hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin decrease, leading to thinner, drier skin that's more prone to wrinkles, according to Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD, SVP of Scientific Affairs at Ritual.
Like many busy parents, I wanted a solution that could help soften my wrinkles and support my skin without the hassle of a 15-step routine—because seriously, who has time for that? That’s when I came across Ritual’s skin support supplement, HyaCera. Of course, with so many beauty supplements out there promising smoother, younger-looking skin, I was skeptical, but HyaCera stands out. Here’s what makes it different and why we’re positively glowing (literally) over this once daily capsule.
Proven Wrinkle Reduction
Walk down the supplement aisle and you’re bound to come across labels with bold claims promising everything under the sun. But, unlike many challenger brands, Ritual actually backs their results up with science. In a clinical study, HyaCera led to a 356% (that’s a 3.56x!) reduction in crow’s feet wrinkles within 90 days*†‡.
Meanwhile, other supplements (like HUM and Olly) promise youthful and glowing skin, but they don't provide traceable science or study results to support these claims.
Dr. Sharafi explains, “In skincare supplements, claims are easy, but proof is rare. This product doesn’t just talk the talk, it delivers visible, measurable results, backed by a rigorous double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Ritual is setting a new standard in beauty supplements, proving that real change isn’t just claimed, it’s scientifically validated.”
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Improves Skin Smoothness
While I’ve been religious about using SPF throughout my adult life (thanks, mom), there’s no question that my skin is not what it used to be. That’s why we’re hyped that HyaCera not only reduces wrinkles, but improves skin smoothness as well since these two skin issues definitely go hand in hand. In the same clinical study, HyaCera led to a 290% (2.9x) increase in skin smoothness within 90 days*†‡. Again, these claims aren’t just a bunch of smoke and mirrors. Ritual backs it all up with their clinical study.
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Traceable Ingredients
With all Ritual products, you can find each supplier and final place of manufacturing for all active and other ingredients so you know what you’re putting in your body. And let’s double-click into those key ingredients: Hyabest® (Hyaluronic Acid) and Ceratiq® are two of the best clinically-studied ingredients shown to help minimize wrinkles and hydrate skin, all in one daily capsule.*
Products from brands like Paula’s Choice and The Nue Co., on the other hand, contain some solid ingredients (like hyaluronic acid) – but lack the traceable science and sourcing that HyaCera brings to the table.
Ritual knows that not all ingredients are created equal and they make it a point to be transparent about their sourcing practices. Bonus: HyaCera is always third-party tested for heavy metals and microbes.
Convenient Daily Capsule That Actually Tastes Good
There’s nothing worse than choking down a large capsule that tastes like chalk, which is why I was so thrilled to discover that HyaCera has a subtle vanilla essence. It goes down easy and the once-daily capsule could not be more convenient. I take HyaCera alongside my other Ritual multivitamin and you can do so with or without food. Taking HyaCera has enhanced my skincare routine, saving me at least 15 minutes a day and countless dollars on products that may or may not deliver.
Wait, There’s More! Improvement in Skin Elasticity, Glow & Radiance
The skincare benefits don’t end there. In Ritual’s clinical study, HyaCera subjects reported an improvement in skin elasticity, glow and radiance.*† Each capsule is made with two of the best clinically-studied ingredients shown to help minimize wrinkles and hydrate skin – and spoiler alert: they work! That’s no surprise coming from the brand TQE editors have trusted – and loved – for years. While I’ve been on the multivitamin and prenatal train for years, I’m thrilled to have a clinically proven skincare supplement to fold into my routine, too.
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†Based on a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study on 63 women and men ages 26 to 64 years old
‡Compared to placebo
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
