What is hyaluronic acid for?

The main ingredient of “beauty injections”, as well as many modern creams and serums, is called the source of eternal youth. Why is hyaluronic acid so good and why is it needed?

What is Hyaluronic Acid

hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide found in every living organism. This substance is part of the tissues of the nervous system, bones and joints, is contained in the skin and vitreous body of the eye, regularly performing its main function – to attract and retain moisture. In the body of a 20-year-old girl weighing 60 kg of hyaluronic acid is about 15 g – this is how much a cream miniature can weigh. Unfortunately, like a good cream, it is quickly used up. And starting from the age of 21-25, the body reduces the production of its own hyaluronic acid, and at some point it simply begins to be missed. The water balance in the tissues is disturbed, as a result, the organs, skin and hair gradually age.

Yes, yes, thanks in large part to hyaluronic acid, we have smooth and elastic skin and strong, radiant hair.

Hyaluronic acid in cosmetology

In the 80s of the last century, beauty enthusiasts tried to introduce it into the composition of cosmetics and beauty injection complexes. The result exceeded all expectations! It turned out that hyaluronic acid is many times more effective than other moisturizing ingredients – plant extracts or glycerin. Only one of its molecules is able to attract and hold at least 100 water molecules! Now it is included in many cosmetic products, from face creams to nail polish.

One molecule of hyaluronic acid can attract 100 water molecules!

As part of cosmetics

Obviously, all cosmetics with hyaluronic acid have a moisturizing effect., resulting in:

  • the skin is smoothed, becomes soft and elastic;

  • wrinkles are less noticeable;

  • hair becomes shiny and obedient.

The polysaccharide, like a sponge, absorbs and retains moisture, maintaining the volume and elasticity of the skin. But if there is nowhere to take moisture – for example, during the heating season, when the apartments are dry, like in the Sahara Desert – it begins to “pull” it from the deep layers of the skin. The result is tightness and flaking instead of moisture. Surprisingly, the skin itself can interfere with the work of hyaluronic acid. The oily one is usually happy with everything, but the dry one is naughty – this substance alone is not enough for her to fully moisturize.

in fillers

If you need to restore volume to the lips and cheekbones, gels based on hyaluronic acid are used very often. First of all, because studies show that hyaluronic acid itself stimulates the production of collagen. In addition, the effect of hyaluronic injections lasts up to a year. In addition, they rarely cause adverse reactions: our body perceives any hyaluronic acid – both synthetic and animal origin – with a bang and does not reject it. And the last reason is that it is easy to remove it if the client was dissatisfied with the result or decided to abandon plump lips. To do this, it is enough to introduce the enzyme hyaluronidase, which destroys hyaluronic acid, into the appropriate areas.

Moisturized skin looks younger, in addition, hyaluronic acid fights age-related changes.

For creams and serums, two types of hyaluronic acid are used:

  • low molecular weight — its molecules are crushed, and it is able to penetrate into the surface layers of the skin;

  • macromolecular — it remains on the surface of the skin, forming a film that prevents moisture from evaporating.

Of course, the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid injected under the skin and applied to the skin is different.

How to properly apply cosmetics with hyaluronic acid

What needs to be done for the hyaluronic acid product to work?

  • Apply Hyaluronic Acid Serum After Toner on slightly damp skin, and after the serum, use a cream – and yes, it can also be with hyaluronic acid or any other moisturizers.

  • Be sure to grab a jar of your favorite “hyaluronic” remedy at sea: in a humid climate, such cosmetics are extremely useful against the background of the drying effect of the sun and sea water.

  • In autumn and winter during the heating season, alternate moisturizer, which contains hyaluronic acid, with nourishing cream. This will help avoid dehydration.

  • Makeup products with hyaluronic acid: tonal products, powders, primers – you can use it, but you should not rely on their effectiveness as care products, after all, this makeup products.

Apply hyaluronic acid cream to slightly damp skin.

Overview of cosmetics

Each of us can test the effect of hyaluronic acid on ourselves – for example, using innovative creams and serums L’Oréal Paris.

Serum for face and neck Revitalift filler [ha]

The novelty of the 2020 season contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid of both types – 1,5%. Studies have shown that after a month of regular use (twice a day), wrinkles are reduced by 47%.

Day face cream with SPF 20 “Hyaluron expert”

Contains two types of hyaluronic acid and acts in two directions, moisturizing the surface of the skin and smoothing wrinkles. Among the active components of the cream also appear vitalin, softening panthenol and capryloyl-salicylic acid (promotes more active skin renewal).

Foundation Alliance Perfect

It not only flawlessly adapts to any skin tone, evening out tone and giving a healthy glow, but also moisturizes the skin additionally, as it is enriched with hyaluronic acid.

Night cream-mask for the face “Hyaluron Expert”

Contains high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, glycerin and adenosine perfectly moisturizes the skin, improves its elasticity, smoothes wrinkles, restores freshness and radiance.

Cream for the skin around the eyes “Hyaluron Expert”

In addition to hyaluronic acid, it contains caffeine, adenosine, glycerin and apricot kernel oil. Moisturizes and softens the skin around the eyes, reduces wrinkles.

Hyaluro-concentrate for the skin of the face and neck in ampoules “Revitalift filler”

A kind of weekly intensive with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 (panthenol). Eliminates dehydration, smoothes wrinkles, restores skin moisture, fullness, freshness.

Hyaluronic face serum “Revitalift filler [HA]”

The formula with 10 times the concentration of hyaluronic acid has an amazing effect, as if filling wrinkles, restores volume, softness and elasticity to the skin.

Facial aquafluid for normal and combination skin “Hydrating Genius”

Contains hyaluronic acid, aloe juice, glycerin and vitamin E. L’Oréal Paris has similar products for normal, dry and sensitive skin.

Anti-aging day cream for face and neck “Revitalift filler [+hyaluronic acid]”

Thanks to hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and other hydrofixing agents, it actively moisturizes the skin. The cream also contains rye extract, as well as adenosine and galangal leaf extract, which help to actively fight age-related changes.

Revitalizing sheet mask for the face “Age expert 55+”

The formula enriched with hyaluronic acid, adenosine, apricot kernel oil and rice bran actively moisturizes, improves complexion, makes the skin more elastic and supple.

Sheet mask “Age expert 45+” for the face, giving elasticity

The composition of the product, in addition to hyaluronic acid, includes proretinol and peptides. The mask intensively moisturizes the skin, improves its elasticity, makes it soft and supple.

Hydra Power Men’s Hydrating Care

Begins to act immediately after contact with the skin. Hyaluronic acid helps restore water balance. The formula is instantly absorbed and leaves a feeling of freshness.

Anti-aging eye cream “Revitalift Laser x3”

Thanks to hyaluronic acid, proxylan and caffeine, the cream gently cares for the area around the eyes, reducing bags, smoothing wrinkles and reducing dark circles under the eyes.

Serum for the face “Revitalift Laser x3”

In addition to hyaluronic acid, it contains glycerin, vitamin E and proxylan, a powerful anti-aging component that is obtained from beech. Serum moisturizes the skin and evens out its texture and tone.

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