6 Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid, abbreviated as HA, is a carbohydrate molecule that naturally occurs in the body. This acid primarily functions as a hydrator or lubricator for our joints, skin, and connective tissues. While hyaluronic acid is found in many areas of the body, nearly 50% of all HA occurs in the skin. However, the skin naturally loses HA as it ages, causing a loss of suppleness and vitality. This is where using a HA topically can help.  Here are six Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid on the skin.

 

How can hyaluronic acid benefit the skin?

The benefits of hyaluronic acid include skin vitality, and providing many dermatologic and aesthetic improvements regardless of the user’s skin type. Here are some of the ways HA can help improve your skin:

1. The Ultimate Hydrator

HA is one of the most powerful moisturising ingredients in skin care. It’s a well-known humectant, meaning it has properties that draw in and retain moisture. Each hyaluronic molecule can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. This trait is beneficial as HA molecules are too large to actually penetrate the skin. Instead, HA remains on the skin’s surface and works to hold moisture in place so the skin can absorb it.

Hyaluronic acid also helps build and maintain a solid lipid barrier on the skin’s outer surface. This barrier seals current hydration into the skin, protecting the skin from water loss. Thus, the benefits of hyaluronic acid include replenishing and retaining much-needed moisture.

2. Skin Protection

Hyaluronic acid can enhance the skin’s natural protective barrier, helping to shield the skin from free radicals and pollutants. The antioxidant properties inherent in HA also help limit the harmful effects of UV damage on the skin. Finally, HA supports the body’s natural healing process which can help the skin respond to traumas like lacerations or sunburns.

3. Soothing Properties

HA has various anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to help soothe the skin. In fact, many dermatologists and skin therapists recommend HA-based treatment to help calm flare-ups of chronic skin conditions like eczema or rosacea.

4. Anti-Aging Benefits

Hyaluronic acid has numerous anti-aging properties. HA can dramatically plump or firm the skin by boosting its hydration levels. This can minimise the visibility of lines and wrinkles while also reducing any sagginess or dropping in the skin. Additionally, hyaluronic acid has been shown to stimulate collagen and elastin production, two naturally occurring proteins that are essential for skin elasticity. HA promotes a healthy level of skin cell regeneration, a process where old and dead skin is replaced with newer and more youthful appearing skin.

5. Tone & Texture Improvements

In addition to tightening or plumping the skin, the hydration boost provided by HA helps the skin feel soft and smooth. Hyaluronic acid also has the ability to reduce and prevent the appearance of age spots and other pigmentation issues.

6. Acne-Fighting

HA is common in many acne products for two main reasons. First, HA helps promote a proper balance of hydration which can prevent the overproduction of oil (sebum) by the skin. Secondly, the moisturising benefits of HA can help counteract any dryness caused by common acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid.

 

How To Add Hyaluronic Acid To Your Skin Care Regimen

There are many great hyaluronic based skin care products such as serums and moisturisers available, and this is fast becoming one of our more popular products.  For best results, we always suggest adding your hyaluronic serum to your slightly damp skin, right after cleansing.  Then follow with your remaining serums.  This way, the HA will be able to hold on to the moisture from other products, giving you a plumper, more hydrated look and feel.

 

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If you need any help in choosing your skin care, you can email us at info@theskincareclinic.com.au.

 

 

 

 

 

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