You have probably been shopping around for skincare and noticing, somewhat suddenly, that almost every moisturizing product on the shelf lists hyaluronic acid as a star ingredient!
Hyaluronic acid is one of those buzz ingredients that gets thrown around a lot without a ton of explanation to go with it. So time to get the facts straight and find out why it is an amazing ingredient for your skin!
Hyaluronic acid (or HA for short) is a sugary molecule that occurs naturally in skin’s structure and connective tissue throughout the body. It helps lubricate your joints and keep things full of moisture so they stay in the right shape in the right place.
Hyaluronic acid has the greatest ability to retain moisture out of just about anything: close to 1000 times its weight in water, to be more exact! And if moisture is the essence of wetness and wetness is the essence of beauty, then you want to make sure your hyaluronic acid is holding on to as much moisture as it possibly can.
Of course, as skin ages, it loses its natural ability to retain moisture. Lest we all give in to gravity, adding hyaluronic acid to your skincare routine can combat the general sagging and loosening of the skin that will happen to all of us.
YES! For a long time, HA molecules were too large to properly penetrate skin's surface so results were limited. But science has evolved and now there are plenty of offerings with lower molecular weights that can make their way through skin's layers and temporarily plump you up while also moisturizing the top layer of skin.
Serums are the best way to get the molecules deep inside the skin. And they are simpler and easier to use. YTTP Hyaluronic Acid is one of the most buzzed about out there. Simple, but effective, the YTTP serum pairs HA with aloe, spinach and vitamin E for smoother than smooth skin.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
A natural humectant, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is the most superior skincare ingredient in terms of its ability to draw in water and hold it in the skin.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our skin – and joints – and sadly it decreases as we age. This accounts for the skin's tendency towards dryness as we get older.
How does HA work?
Water is essential for feeding the cells of our skin and keeping them looking plump, radiant, and youthful. Found naturally in your skin’s dermis, HA works to retain moisture in the skin thanks to its capacity to hold water (one gram of hyaluronic acid can hold six litres of H2O, ie. it can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water), resulting in enhanced elasticity, lubrication, plumpness, and moisture in the skin.
When used in skincare products, it helps retain the skin’s natural moisture balance, which is an important part of a daily beauty routine because binding water to the surface of the skin helps to keep it moist and fresh and provides tone and contour to the skin.
Are all Hyaluronic Acids the same?
HA molecules alter in their molecular weight. In simple terms, low-weight (short-chain) HA is smaller, and therefore penetrates the skin to a deeper level, while the larger (long-chain) high-weight HA molecules are good for hydrating the surface of the skin. It is essential to use topical products that contain both chains of hyaluronic acid, so that you get both benefits.
What are the benefits?
Improving the water content in the skin strengthens its barrier, calms irritation,enhances elasticity, lubrication and plumps out fine lines. It also helps to repair inflammation, damage and environmental stress. On a more 'superficial' level, the effect is amazing too –especially under make-up as it ads a dewiness to the skin surface.
With continued use, the skin’s water content improves daily and fine lines and wrinkles become plumper and therefore less visible. It focuses mainly on delivering water to thirsty skin types, so it’s well tolerated by even the most oily, acne-prone skin type.
Is it toxic?
The reference to acid can confuse but HA is 100% non-toxic and carries no risks of irritation.
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