Understand everything and know everything about hyaluronic acid in less than 5 minutes

We hear everything (and its opposite?) On hyaluronic acid, is it the flagship ingredient of all trendy brands, in serum, in cream, in the lips directly: we dissect with you this magical ingredient! 

What is hyaluronic acid in cosmetics, the ingredient that everyone is talking about?

Hyaluronic acid is "A polymer formed by the repetition of two basic patterns, glucuronic acid and n-acetylglucosamine", a molecule Already present in our body, on our face, but which tends to scarce with the years. You see where we want?

Hyaluronic acid has become very trendy in cosmetics its last years, well after its discovery in 1934. We will see it right after, hyaluronic acid is used in cosmetic surgery, before the cosmetic industry seized it.

What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid on the face?

We often hear:

"Hyaluronic acid retains 1,000 times its weight in water"

Do you imagine? ...

This molecule therefore gives elasticity to the skin of the face and hydrates it in depth. Hyaluronic acid is a Excellent facial, with effects plumping, smoothing And boost For face skin! It has become an essential ingredient to have good looks and slow the aging of the skin.

Is hyaluronic acid a natural component?

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that is naturally found at around 20 grams in the human body. To compensate for the natural loss, little by little, of this molecule which is no longer sufficiently created by the body over the years, it is fortunately possible to extract it elsewhere, as for example:

• By extraction of beef or eye crews (that's how it was discovered in 1934) ... No, You are not dreaming! Another era…!
• Today, we prefer the bacterial fermentation that we favor (for example: the fermentation of wheat or corn seeds)

How to use hyaluronic acid: rather moisturizer or serum?

Any serum or cream that contains hyaluronic acid can be Applied morning or evening to the face and neck, by massage circular movements.

OUR Melāhuac day cream For example, contains hyaluronic acid. Our moisturizer will bring you from the inside the needs necessary for hydrated skin, and give you radiance, flexibility also thanks to apricot nuclei oil or acerola extract (vitamin C ).

THE moisturizers Containing hyaluronic acid are also very property.

For example the typology serum below:

 

How does hyaluronic acid work and how to choose the right?

There are several molecular weight For hyaluronic acid, which plays on the penetration of the molecule into the skin:

• Low molecular weight: These are "small weights" of hyaluronic acid, these are small molecules that will deeply penetrate the skin, with a rather progressive and durable effect, not an immediate "lifting" effect. You have to wait a little to see effects on your face, but lasting effects!
• Average molecular weight: Hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin by activating the natural defenses that already exist from the inside and will go and stimulate blood circulation to have more radiant skin;
• High molecular weight: The molecule is larger and heavy. It does not penetrate the epidermis in depth, only on the surface to make barrier. On the other hand, it will smooth the skin instantly and protect it from external aggressions. These products have this famous immediate "lifting effect", but do not last in time and the effect disappears if you stop the use of the product.

What is the price of an injection of hyaluronic acid and what is the difference between botox and hyaluronic acid?

There are other uses for hyaluronic acid than cosmetics. In "aesthetic" medicine, hyaluronic acid is often injected into the skin (the outline of the lips for example), to reduce and absorb wrinkles, dark circles and smooth the skin. Injections have a long-term effect, 4 to 6 months, for a price ranging from 400 to 600 euros. This option is more and more used to replace Botox injections (botulinum toxin) since hyaluronic acid is more natural - but more expensive!

In conclusion: are we going there or not?

Of course ! Hyaluronic acid, just like aloe vera or vitamin C are the flagship products of cosmetics. Our moisturizer contains all of this by the way! I say that, I say nothing ...

Many studies And Magazine articles praise this magic molecule! There are very rare cases of skin reactions or allergies to hyaluronic acid, the molecule is considered "without danger".

If you can give advice (one last!), It is best to apply it on a slightly damp skin Because hyaluronic acid acts as a sponge: it will absorb the water present on the skin and use it to hydrate your face. Conversely, if it is hot and dry, it will go and draw from the water of your skin and dry it, when we were looking for the opposite effect.