Is a viscous fluid carbohydrate present in connective tissue, synovial fluid, and the humors of the eye. 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.

As aging occurs the ability to retain moisture in the skin reduces and the signs of ages start showing, Hyaluronic acid aids in retaining the moisture of the skin and keeps the skin hydrated and plump. Hyaluronic acid also helps in strengthening the skin barrier and the skin feels a lot softer. Higher levels of collagen and Hyaluronic acid help keeps the skin soft and resist signs of aging. Also, Hyaluronic acid protects the skin from UV rays and reduces darks circles and puffiness under the eyes.

Hyaluronan is an important component of articular cartilage¹, where it is present as a coat around each cell (chondrocyte). Unlike collagen, Hyaluronic Acid is able to penetrate the skin’s upper layers to improve and benefit the skin when applied topically. Hyaluronic acid is a major component of skin, where it benefits tissue repair and protection. When applied in an HA cream or serum, hyaluronic acid forms an air permeable layer and penetrates into the dermis, thus boosting the elasticity and hydration of the skin. The protective barrier on the skin locks in moisture, which gives the skin a youthful appearance.

One of the most skin damaging elements are UVB rays from the sun. Hyaluronic acid benefits the skin as it protects the skin from UVB rays (and the scavenging reactive oxygen species they generate), which can cause sunspots.

Benefits of HA in Skin:

Since hyaluronic acid holds moisture well--holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water--it is a commonly used component in moisturizers. In these moisturizers, it functions not only to deliver water to the skin, but also to hold it there. As a large molecule, it doesn't permeate deep into the skin, but instead stays near the surface where it moisturizes the skin surface layers. The loss of natural hyaluronic acid is one of the causes of wrinkles, so the idea of putting HA back into the skin to repair wrinkles makes sense. Hyaluronic acid fillers are useful for reducing or removing wrinkles. By reducing wrinkles, hyaluronic acid fillers make the skin look younger and increase skin tone, making it look smooth and supple.

How to apply HA Acid in skin:

 Keep face damp or wet first before applying the HA acid. Wait a few minutes and apply a moisturizer on top.