Hyaluronic acid is gaining popularity in the cosmetic and medical industries. Cosmetic products containing hyaluronic acid claim to hydrate the skin, allowing it to appear smoother and more radiant. Clinical studies have shown that it also helps wounds heal more quickly, and can reduce the appearance of both old and new scars. Injectible hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane, are being to lessen the appearance of lines, sagging and depressions in the skin caused by acne scars or injury.
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Consumers sometimes misunderstand Hyaluronic acid and few realize the nearly magical properties that it contains. Although it is called an “acid” it occurs naturally in the skin (and joints) and its moisturizing properties are of such nature that cosmetic surgeons inject it, to remove wrinkles. It carries no risk of allergies
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Hyaluronic acid and aging
As stated previously, hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the skin, but as we age, the percentage of hyaluronic acid in the skin decreases, which also accounts for the loss of hydration and moisture in the skin.
This decrease in hyaluronic acid also affects the way that the skin operates and ultimately results in wrinkling and loss of elasticity and a decrease of collagen – the support of the skin.
The decrease of hyaluronic acid starts at around the age of 20, but becomes apparent when people get into their forties – and for this reason we promote the use of our Rejuvenating Range to young people as well – in order for them to counteract the effects of agingbefore it has time to cause tell-tale damage to the skin.
A decrease of hyaluronic acid also negatively impacts on thefibroblast of the skin – and this leads to even less collagen being made, which also cause the skin to become far less elastic.
An enzyme action in the skin – hyaluronidase – breaks down hyaluronic acid, and for this reason, it must be replenished if you intend to have a soft, smooth and young-looking complexion.
Hyaluronic acid and wound healing
During clinical trials it was also shown that this ingredient is effective to promote healing and to fight inflammatory conditions of the skin.
Inflammation of the skin is also one of the factors that cause skin aging.
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