Why hyaluronic acid is so GOOD for the skin

A bestseller on the Abloomnova site, Thalgo Hyaluronique Hyaluronic Cream, is a superpower for the skin. A comfortable daily moisturising cream that smooths the entire face. As well as a rejuvenating cream which helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and fills in stubborn wrinkles. The big ingredient in it – hyaluronic acid – has many benefits for the skin, which OrganicBeautyandSkin has helped us explain…

Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, HA) has many benefits and is one of the most interesting ingredients in skin care, specifically. Naturally found in the body, hyaluronic acid secures moisture and creates fullness—youthful skin naturally abounds with hyaluronic acid. In skin care, you can find hyaluronic acid creams, serums, injectables (aka: Restylane), and hyaluronic acid supplements.

IS HYALURONIC ACID NATURAL?

Hyaluronic acid is a natural glycosaminoglycan (polysaccharides that are an important component of connective tissue) and can be derived from multiple resources, foods, supplements and HA powders. HA is distributed widely throughout connective, neural, and epithelial tissue. It is of the chief components of the extra-cellular matrix (the tissue that provides structural support to cells). In short, hyaluronic acid supports many important areas of the body, with notable benefit to joints and skin.

HYALURONIC ACID IN THE BODY

Interestingly, the average human has approximately 15 grams of hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) in the body, one-third of which is “turned over” (degraded and synthesized) every day.

FUNCTIONS OF HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid benefits soft tissue function, such as joint support, and combating osteoarthritis. HA is responsible, in part, for the resilience of cartilage and its ability to resist compression. As one of the chief components of the extra-cellular matrix, Hyaluronan is an important component of articular cartilage1, where it is present as a coat around each cell (chondrocyte).

WHY HYALURONIC ACID IS IMPORTANT FOR THE SKIN

As we age, skin moisture can drop significantly, which makes the skin lose elasticity and expose the signs of aging on the skin. Hyaluronic acid plays a critical role in skin health with its unique ability to hold in moisture (1000 ml of water per gram of hyaluronic acid).

Hyaluronic acid is also a “smart nutrient” as it can adjust its moisture absorption rate based on the humidity—relative to the season and the climate.

HYALURONIC ACID RESEARCH

Researchers have found Hyaluronic Acid supplementation to be directly correlated to measured increases in skin moisture. Microscopic skin surface analysis shows increased skin smoothness, and amelioration of wrinkles.