Ageing robs us of this innate ability to hold moisture. As we get older our bodies produce less hyaluronic acid, the drop in hyaluronic acid starts around the age of 18 to 20 years, but after the age of 40, the downside becomes much more apparent, resulting in the loss of elasticity and the appearance of line and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid also supports the function and maintenance of collegan, an important connective tissue. Collegan degradation is believed to cause a decrease in skin tone and elasticity.
The benefits of Hyaluronic Acid are becoming increasingly well known as an effective anti-ageing treatment in the skincare industry. Hyaluronic acid is a type of polysaccharide called glycosaminoglygan. It occurs naturally in the human body and it is essential for cell growth and renewal. It is found in epithelial tissue, connective tissue and neural cells, and this evidence has led to hylauronic acid being used in skin care products and most notably anti wrinkle products.
Hyaluronic acid has been credited with extending life in people who consume large amounts in their diets leading to the media dubbing hyaluronic acid as “The Fountain of youth”.
The fact that the acid combines with water accounts for the intense interest in this substance in dermatology. When injected under the skin it provides the appearance of fullness at the site, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles for months.
Used topically, in skin products the results can be significant. Hyaluronic acid has the ability to be effectively absorbed into the skin as well as it serves as an effective “carrier” of other anti-ageing ingredients into the skin cells. This means that the active anti aging ingredients are transported to the cells through the layers of skin. Therefore Hyaluronic acid can actually reach cells.
Skincare products that contain hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient include Restyalne, Dermaceutic, Skinmedica and Skinceuticals.
Restylane offer a superb day and night cream and serum that contains stabilised hyaluronic acid, the night serum also contains a high dose of retinol which is one of the most effective ingredients for reducing lines and wrinkles, age spots and uneven pigmentation, as well as counteracting the loss of skin elasticity.
The next product to consider is Dermaceutic Hyal ceutic, which corrects deterioration in the dermis and in particular the decrease in hyaluronic acid. High molecular weight hyalauronic acid give Hyal Ceutic its protective and hydroscopic capacity and low molecular weight hyaluronic acis its repairing and relipidising properties. Added to this are the smoothing and repairing aloe vera , jojoba and shea butter.
The third product we can recommend is Skinmedica Dermal Repair, a skin cream that helps reduce the appearance of age spots as it provides skin protection against harsh environmental conditions. It intensely hydrates and replenishes skin dryness with use of hyaluronic acid and lipid soluble antioxidants vitamin C and E.
Another Skincare product containing hyaluronic acid is Skinceuticals B5 Gel, an intensive anti-ageing gel designed to boost skin hydration. This moisture enhancing gel contains hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator. Hydrating B5 gel replenishes nutrients the skin needs to feel smooth and appear younger.
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