Why use hyaluronic acid in your routine?

Hyaluronic acid, the essential for all skincare routines. 

 

It cannot be repeated enough: all skin types need daily hydration (even combination, oily, or acne-prone skin!). Hyaluronic acid is a key molecule in cosmetics thanks to its many benefits for the skin. It is especially known for its exceptional moisturizing properties (it is capable of retaining 1000 times its weight in water).  This active ingredient deeply hydrates the skin, plumps it, and smooths wrinkles and fine lines. It is truly the ultimate care to prioritize in all routines.  

 

What is hyaluronic acid?

 

Hyaluronic acid is a component naturally present in the human body.Just like elastin or collagen, it is thanks to it that askinis plump and supple. It can be found, for example, in the vitreous humor of the eye and in joint fluid.

According to the website of the French Association of Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, from the age of 20, hyaluronic acid production decreases by 6% every decade. This means that by the age of 50, the amount present in the skin is halved.   It is therefore important to take care of your skin from an early age by incorporating hyaluronic acid-based skincare products. into your routine.

Because well-hydrated skin is skin that defends itself against daily external aggressions!

 

What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid?

 

This molecule is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties. It will notably hydrate and plump the skin both on the surface and in depth, since hyaluronic acid is found in both the dermis and the epidermis. It is a fabulous humectant that has the ability to attract a large amount of water, but also retains it at the heart of the skin.

 

How does hyaluronic acid work on the skin?

 

Hyaluronic acid works by attracting and retaining the skin's moisture. It is a humectant, which means it draws water from the environment and from the deeper layers of the skin into the superficial layers. This helps to plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Lack of hydration is, in fact, one of the main factors responsible for skin aging. By attracting and retaining moisture to your skin, hyaluronic acidrepairs the hydrolipid barrierwhich forms a true protectionagainst external aggressions. When it is not dried out, the epidermis shows fewer marks and dehydration fine lines cannot set in.

Moreover, hyaluronic acid can help strengthen the skin's barrier function, which can help protect the skin from environmental stressors and reduce the appearance of redness and irritation.

Another interesting property: hyaluronic acid is neither greasy nor occlusive. It penetrates very quickly into the heart of the skin and offers a good alternative for oily, combination, and dehydrated skin types. It helps maintain a certain level of hydration without risking the appearance of new blemishes. Because when the skin becomes dehydrated, it initiates a process to produce excess sebum in order to compensate for its deficiencies. It is therefore a molecule that is suitable for all skin types!

Hyaluronic acid serves different functions:

1/ As soon as it is applied to the skin, the hyaluronic acid molecule is immediately detected by the body, which triggers an "alert" and automatically stimulates its natural production.

2/ Hyaluronic acid helps maintain the necessary level of hydration for the skin, thanks to its great retention capacity!

3/ Over time, collagen production slows down, which affects the skin's ability to retain water. Hyaluronic acid will stimulate this collagen production and rehydrate the skin to strengthen its tissues.

No wonder it is the benchmark anti-aging active ingredient!

The different forms of hyaluronic acid

 

Hyaluronic acid can be present in different molecular weights, which can have different effects on the skin. Smaller molecules are able to penetrate deeper into the skin, while larger molecules can provide more superficial hydration.

Hyaluronic acid is found in different skincare products:

1/ Cosmetics: hyaluronic acid can be applied topically in serums, creams, and masks.

2/ Oral dietary supplements: in the form of capsules or tablets and can help improve skin hydration and elasticity from within.

3/ Injections: they are injected into the skin to plump up wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars.

It should be noted that the form of hyaluronic acid you choose will depend on your specific needs and goals. For example, if you are looking to improve skin hydration and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, a hyaluronic acid serum or moisturizing cream may be the best option.

 

How to use hyaluronic acid-based products?

 

The ideal is to use an anti-aging serum with hyaluronic acid and apply it, morning and evening, to your previously cleansed skin. Then follow with a moisturizing cream rich in lipids to keep the skin barrier strong and lock in moisture.

Tip: always keep your skin slightly dampwhen applying your serum, in order to trap moisture. Hyaluronic acid does not contain water itself, and the more you combine it with other moisturizing products, the more effective it will be. To dampen your face, you can use a mist.  

Warning: hyaluronic acid, IT'S STICKY. No wonder, then, that this feeling lingers for a few minutes after application. It's simplythe natural texture of this particularly viscous product.