Winter in the midwest is brutal on my skin. Every year, as soon as the temperature drops and the heat kicks on, my face becomes tight, flaky, and dull, no matter how much moisturizer I slather on.
For years, I thought the answer was more skincare products. More serums. Heavier creams. Extra hydrating masks. At one point, my routine had ballooned to 12 steps, and I was still waking up with dry patches.
Then, I realized something: I was only treating my skin from the outside. What if the real solution was working from the inside out?
That's when I discovered Ritual's HyaCera™, a once-daily skin hydration supplement that's completely changed how I approach winter skincare. Here's why it's become my secret weapon for supporting skin hydration.*
It tackles skin hydration from the inside
No matter how many creams I applied, I couldn't seem to achieve that plump, hydrated glow I wanted.
HyaCera™ works differently. It supports skin health from within using two clinically-studied ingredients: Hyabest®, a lower molecular weight hyaluronic acid, and Ceratiq®, a plant oil extract containing ceramides.*
Hyaluronic acid is known for its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, which helps skin retain moisture. Ceratiq® supports reduced wrinkles & fine lines and help promote smooth skin.* Together, they help support smoother, plumper, more hydrated skin, which is exactly what my Midwest winter skin needs.*
The results are clinically proven† (and I've seen them myself)
I'm always skeptical of skincare claims, but HyaCera™ has real science backing it up. In a clinical study, users experienced a 2.9x increase in facial skin smoothness within 90 days compared to a placebo.*† Participants also reported improvements in skin elasticity, glow, and radiance.*†
I started taking HyaCera™ in early fall to support my skin’s hydration. By the time the cold weather hit, I noticed a real difference. My skin felt softer and looked more radiant, even on those frigid mornings when I'd normally be dealing with tightness and flaking.
It simplified my entire routine
Here's the thing I didn't expect: Once I started supporting my skin from the inside, I didn't need as many external products. My 12-step routine is now down to 1-2 steps. I cleanse, apply a simple moisturizer, and that's it. HyaCera™ does the heavy lifting.
One capsule a day is all it takes. No extra serums to layer. No complicated morning and night routines. Just one small step that fits seamlessly into my day. I think of it like ingestible skincare. Simple, effective, and way less time-consuming than what I was doing before.*
It aligns with my values
Spending so much time outdoors – whether hiking our seven-acre wooded lot or visiting our family cabin up north – has made me more intentional about what I put in and on my body.
I love that HyaCera™ is vegan, Made Traceable®, and third-party tested for heavy metals and microbes. Ritual is transparent about their ingredients and sourcing, which gives me confidence that I'm making a smart choice for my skin and my values.
It's perfect year-round
Winter dryness was my initial concern, but HyaCera™ isn't just a seasonal fix. Supporting skin hydration from within benefits me year-round, whether I'm dealing with dry winter air, summer sun exposure, or just the natural aging process.
In a clinical trial, HyaCeraTM participants showed improvements in wrinkles and fine lines in just 90 days, which means I'm not just addressing today's skin. I'm investing in my skin's long-term health.*†
If you've been fighting skin dryness with more and more topical products like I was, it might be time to try a different approach. HyaCera™ proved to me that true skin hydration starts from within.*
One capsule. Real results. And finally, the healthy winter glow I'd been chasing with all those creams.*
*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.
†Based on a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study on 63 women and men ages 26 to 64 years old
