Why it’s good to Add Hyaluronic Acid to your Skin Care Regime?

Hyaluronic acid- Although somewhat difficult to say and even harder to spell, the skin-care ingredient, commonly found in your favorite serums, sheet masks, and moisturizers, is an important addition to your daily skin-care regimen. That's because the ingredient, a molecule that occurs naturally in the skin, binds to water to plump up your skin and give it that dewy, glowy effect. But hyaluronic acid does so much more than boost skin's moisture levels, which is why we asked skin-care experts to better explain the benefits of the ingredient.

 

·       What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a sugar a molecule that occurs naturally in the skin, and it helps to bind water to collagen, trapping it in the skin, so that skin can appear plumper, dewier, and more hydrated.

Basically, hyaluronic acid increases hydration in the skin, which can keep your skin looking fresh, full, and bouncy. The collagen in our dermis forms the structure of the skin; natural hyaluronic acid is bound to collagen on one side and links to water molecules on the other, giving skin its plumpness.

 

·       Why is hyaluronic acid so important?

As we age, we lose collagen and hyaluronic acid naturally, so the skin becomes dehydrated more easily. Also, harsh weather, heaters during the wintertime, certain skin-care products, and underlying skin conditions can cause tiny breaks in the protective skin barrier, allowing water to escape. That's why creating a tailored skin-care the regimen with moisturizing products can be extra beneficial.

Hydrating skin-care ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, glycerine, colloidal oatmeal, urea, propylene glycol, and sorbitol all act as 'humectants' that attract water to the skin in an effort to hydrate it. These ingredients are widely used in products, such as moisturizers, eye creams, and serums.

 

Hyaluronic acid serum penetrates easily, which is why it works so well when applied topically. Our skin is the largest organ in the body and absorbs up to 60 percent of nutrients we apply to it. Additional perks of hyaluronic acid include its lightweight, watery nature, and ability to lock in moisture from the environment and deeper dermis to fully hydrate the skin.

 

·       Who should use hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is great for all skin types; the ingredient is non-irritating and does not trigger acne, rosacea, or allergic skin reactions. There is, however, a small chance of any adverse side effects.

Those with dry or more mature skin will benefit the most from using hyaluronic acid products. As we age, our bodies produce less of it, so replacing hyaluronic acid topically will make the most impact on those of us who are middle-aged and older.

Hyaluronic acid has the word "acid" in its name, but there's no reason for sensitive skin types to tread lightly — it's safe for everyone. "There are no known side effects of utilizing hyaluronic acid, as again, it's produced in our bodies. Definitely talk to your doctor if you do experience side effects from a product that contains it — it could be due to another active or inactive ingredient.

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