This is an ingredient that certainly knows no introduction and seems to be the word on all skincare brands lips (And packaging). But are you still scratching your head over what it’s all about, why everyone is loving it and where to start when looking to try this ingredient out? Here’s some help! What is it?
- Hyaluronic acid (HA), also known as hyaluronan is a carbon molecule that is already naturally occurring in our bodies.
- It is also known as a glycosaminoglycan, a vital natural substance that keeps the skin stable and renewed.
- Another name is Sodium hyaluronate, which is a water-soluble salt form of hyaluronic acid created by scientists to increase stability and lessen the likelihood of oxidization. The two names (hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) are used interchangeably in the beauty industry, but they do have their differences.
- In our bodies, it provides lubrication to the connective tissues of our joints and skin – it’s an important part of our skin’s overall health. It’s present in many areas of your body including your eyes, internal fluids and connective tissues, but 50% of the total amount in your body is found in your skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid is a mega moisturiser. It’s a humectant – which means it grabs onto moisture so your skin can absorb it. It can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water so this product will help you get more hydrated skin which is plumper and firmer.
- The HA molecule is too large to penetrate the top layer of the skin, so it gets to work grabbing and holding onto any moisture so that your skin can then absorb it.
- Tip: When using pure Hyaluronic Acid, on dry skin in particular, layer it with a good cream / serum on top as you could end up drying your skin out more if it doesn’t have any moisture to pull in.
- All skin types can use it, even the most sensitive. But it’s great for dry/dehydrated skins that really need the extra boost of moisture.
- As you age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in your skin depletes, meaning your skin loses its suppleness and starts to sag. Hyaluronic Acid plumps up the skin, smoothing out the fine lines and wrinkles!
- It will give you plumped, glowing skin with the appearance of lines reduced.
- Dry skin is more vulnerable to damage and infection getting through, so keeping it moisturised improves the protective barrier – it’s like repairing your skin’s armour! It also supports your skins repairing and healing ability through its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
- As it acts as a lubricant in the body, it can also help to reduce joint pain and help you to retain collagen.
- Its healing abilities mean it can be used on wounds such as mouth ulcers and sunburn relief.
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