What is Hyaluronic Acid, and Why Should You Care?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance (glycosaminoglycan to be exact which, simply put, is a long unbranched chain of carbohydrates or sugars) found throughout the body’s connective tissue and on our skin.  Sounds like a lot of science, so why should you care about HA?

What Are The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid?

HA is the main component responsible for giving your skin it’s structure. It’s what give you that plump, hydrated, youthful look we all desire! Benefits include:

+ Anti-Aging

+ Moisturizing

+ Wound-healing

+ Anti-wrinkle

+ Increased skin elasticity

+ Improvement in eczema; and 

+ Decreased redness in the face

This is because HA can bind up to 1000 times its weight in water! Just a single gram of HA can hold up to six litres of moisture! It holds the water molecules onto the surface of your skin to keep it nice and hydrated.

Unfortunately, as we age and as our skin is exposed to toxins in the environment, the natural levels of Hyaluronic Acid in our skin can take a dip, causing our skin to look dry, dull, uneven, and even start showing fine lines. No thanks!

The Good News is, We Can Supplement Hyaluronic Acid in Our SkinCare

Many creams contain Hyaluronic Acid (likely appearing as HA on the label) to help reverse signs of aging and environmental stressors. When you’re scanning the shelves at your local drug store next time, look for a cream with a concentration below 2% or HA levels between 50 – 1000 kDA. Anything above won’t make too much of a difference, but anything less can cause redness and inflammation of the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid is suitable for every skin type. Whether you suffer from sensitive skin or break-out prone skin, or have a more oily complexion, adding HA to your routine can help bump up the moisture levels and return that youthful appearance to your look. 

If you’re feeling like your skin could use a healthy dose of HA, contact us today or book an appointment online.  Our mesotherapy treatment infuses a mixture of micronutrients, including Hyaluronic Acid, boosting your appearance and give you a youthful glow.