Skin boosters: a guide to hydration-led injectables

What skin boosters are

Skin boosters are injectable products designed to support skin quality, such as hydration and texture, rather than to add volume or change facial shape. They are typically placed superficially in many small deposits across an area.

Most skin boosters are based on hyaluronic acid that is not cross-linked, or only lightly cross-linked, so the gel spreads more readily than a volumising filler. Some formulations add other ingredients, such as amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants or minerals.

Skin boosters vs dermal fillers

The two categories are often confused, but they have different jobs:

• Fillers are generally cross-linked, cohesive gels designed to stay where they are placed and provide volume or structure.
• Skin boosters are generally lighter, more fluid products designed to spread through the skin.
• Fillers are usually given as single treatments with top-ups. Boosters are often given as a course of several sessions.

Check each product's IFU for its classification, indicated areas and recommended technique.

What to compare

When you compare skin booster ranges, look at:

• HA concentration and degree of cross-linking.
• Additional ingredients listed in the formulation.
• Delivery technique: needle micro-droplets, cannula, or an injector device.
• The indicated areas, such as face, neck, décolletage or hands.
• The recommended course length and maintenance interval.
• Pack format: syringe volume and needles included.

LUXIA skin boosters

Medicare.Haus stocks the LUXIA professional range, including its skin booster products, alongside polynucleotides, exosomes and peels.

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Planning stock for courses

Because skin boosters are usually given as a course, the amount of stock you need is easy to predict once courses are booked.

To plan your stock:

• Count the sessions booked across the coming weeks and order to match.
• Keep a small buffer for new consultations.
• Use subscribe-and-save for repeat LUXIA orders so stock arrives on schedule.

Rotate stock first in, first out, and check expiry dates on delivery.

Storage and records

Store skin boosters as directed on the pack, usually away from heat, freezing and direct sunlight. Record the product, batch number and expiry date in the patient's notes at each session of the course.

Professional use

This guide is general product information for trained professionals. It is not clinical advice. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU), your training, your insurer's requirements and current UK guidance.