They started talking about hyaluronic acid at the end of the last century, when the first “beauty injections” appeared with preparations based on this substance. The result of its properties is an incredible rejuvenating and refreshing effect. Today it can be achieved without going to the beautician’s office.
What is Hyaluronic Acid
About 50% of all hyaluronic acid in the body is concentrated in the skin.
This substance is synthesized in the body on a permanent basis (however, its production decreases over the years) and after some time it also naturally decomposes and is excreted on a permanent basis. Therefore, the effect of injections based on hyaluronic acid does not last indefinitely.
With significant dehydration, hyaluronic acid will go into the deeper layers of the skin, which need intensive hydration. But visually, the effect will not be as noticeable as we would like.
Hyaluronic acid was discovered in 1934 in the body of the eye.
Already after 25 years, our own reserves of hyaluronic acid begin to gradually decrease, it is produced more and more slowly. Due to the lack of life-giving moisture, the skin, like all other organs, begins to age.
Useful properties for facial skin
Hydration of the skin has already become almost synonymous with its youth. Indeed, turgor, even skin relief, a clear facial contour – all this can be achieved with the help of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid supports the structures of the extracellular matrix of the skin, on which its elasticity primarily depends.
That is, to maintain the freshness of the face, it is necessary in the same way as moisture is necessary to maintain the appetizing appearance of fruits. Even the word “turgor”, by which consumers are accustomed to mean “elasticity”, actually means sufficient moisture in the environment.
For smooth, fresh facial skin, hyaluronic acid is as necessary as water for a ripe, juicy fruit.
Hyaluronic acid is endowed with the ability to attract and retain (bind) water, thereby providing elasticity to the skin frame and strengthening it.
Getting on the surface of the epidermis, it forms a film that prevents the evaporation of moisture and at the same time protects against aggressive environmental factors.
With good turgor (reliable environment moisture), such important components of the skin matrix as collagen and elastin are actively synthesized. Their production begins to slow down after the age of 25 – partly due to a lack of hyaluronic acid.
A healthy level of moisture also provides a “young” rhythm of tissue regeneration. The skin becomes fresh, less vulnerable to damage, wrinkles are smoothed out, dullness disappears.
Application in cosmetics
Hyaluron Expert SPF 20 Day Cream, L’Oréal Paris
The name of the line explains everything. The cream contains two types of hyaluronic acid for long-lasting and intense skin hydration. Smoothes and increases its elasticity.
Foundation Alliance Perfect, L’Oréal Paris
A new generation of “smart” makeup: the cream perfectly adjusts to the natural skin tone, evens it out, restores radiance to the skin. Another indisputable advantage: the foundation is enriched with hyaluronic acid, which means it enhances and makes everyday moisturizing care more effective.
This pair of creams with hyaluronic acid can be purchased at a 40% discount until the end of October at the Golden Apple
Fabric mask fresh-mix “Hyaluron concentrate”, Garnier
Refreshes and saturates the skin with moisture – it is felt as soon as you apply the mask on your face. But first, you need to soak the fabric base, created from algae fibers, with a concentrate with hyaluronic acid and other moisturizing ingredients of natural origin. The package contains detailed instructions. The concentrate squeezed into the compartment with the mask impregnates it within a minute. Then we remove the freshly prepared mask, apply it on the face, 15 minutes of relaxation – and the skin becomes fresh, thoroughly hydrated and noticeably more elastic.
Aqua Bomba sheet mask, Garnier
Bomb moisturizing provides a combination of hyaluronic acid with glycerin and other moisturizing ingredients. All this is complemented by a refreshing pomegranate extract. The result is a feast for the eyes: in 15 minutes the skin is restored, fatigue is gone, dehydration goes away, fine wrinkles melt. In the evening after a hot summer day, you should definitely carve out 15 minutes for such a hyaluronic mini-SPA for the face.
Tissue Hyaluronic Aloe Mask
A new addition to the already impressive collection of Garnier sheet masks. Hyaluronic acid combined with aloe is a great moisturizing cocktail. The mask leaves the skin rested, fresh and super hydrated.
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