Hyaluronic Acid
If there’s one thing that keeps us looking young it’s hydration. Hydrated skin is dewy, glowing and gorgeous. The body science behind skin hydration comes down to a naturally occurring agent called hyaluronic acid (aka HA).
WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID?
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that our bodies produce naturally and it’s mainly in our skin. It is a type of glycosaminoglycan that’s found in our body’s connective tissue. It gives our skin structure and is what keeps our skin hydrated, thus plump and youthful looking.
Hyaluronic acid can bind up to 1000 times its weight in water, meaning it functions as a humectant and holds water molecules onto the surface of your skin to keep it nice and hydrated. When you have moisturized skin this means your skin has a lot of water content. HA holds moisture into the skin, literally trapping water inside tissue cells, and it also slows down the rate at which water evaporates from the surface of your skin.
As we age, the hyaluronic acid content in our skin decreases, which is why there are so many topical anti-aging products that feature hyaluronic acid as their main ingredient.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN ANTI-AGING BENEFITS OF HYALURONIC ACID?
HA hydrates the skin surface
HA helps protect our skin barrier
HA plumps up fine lines and wrinkles
HA helps restore volume and structure to the skin
THE BEST HYALURONIC ACID PRODUCTS TO USE:
HYALURONIC ACID CORRECTIVE MASK
Made with three different types of hyaluronic acid for really intensive moisturizing, this gel-like treatment leaves skin looking dewy, plump, and healthy as it smooths lines and wrinkles. Grapefruit oil and witch hazel help energize, tone, and brighten for a refreshed, luminous look.
HYALURONIC SERUM
A dose of long- and short-chain hyaluronic-acid molecules, this serum is ultra-moisturizing, giving skin an instant boost. It is combined with purslane, a botanical Dr. Sturm prizes for its beautiful effects on skin, to help soothe and refresh skin.
HYALURONIC SERUM 200
Designed for normal to dry skin, this pure clear serum contains 200mg of hyaluronic acid per bottle, which works to hydrate skin from within and may decrease the appearance of fine lines. Organic pomegranate extract further softens and supports skin for a more replenished, moisturized, healthier-looking appearance.
HYALURONIC ACID BEAUTY BOOSTER SERUM
This hyaluronic acid serum is a gel-based elixir that soaks into skin instantly, thanks to the powerful combo featuring hibiscus, astaxanthin and hyaluronic acid that work to produce long term hydration and skin repair. This astaxanthin is marine-sourced (from Hawaii), boasts better stability and 6000x more potency than vitamin c and is nature′s richest source of carotenoids! Their scent is light and fresh. This serum is very targeted and effective due to the simplicity of ingredients and the high percent of antioxidants combined with hydration boosters.
HYALURONIC ACID BARRIER DEFENCE MIST
Rich in amino acids and vitamins, Pai Century Flower Hyaluronic Acid Barrier contains ′living water′ extracted from lotus root. With regular use, this clean, pH-balanced facial toner works to soothe irritation, deliver hydration, and help strengthen skin’s barrier function.
MUSHROOM HYALURONIC ACID + VITAMIN C SERUM
The must-have award-winning essential you can′t live without. This award-winning serum helps rejuvenate, moisturize and hydrate the skin using a natural source of hyaluronic acid from the tremella mushroom. The added kakadu plum contains powerful Vitamin C (100x richer than the Vitamin C in oranges) which intensely brightens and evens out the complexion. With regular use, skin looks brighter, firmer, and fine lines are smoothed. Pro tip: mix into foundation for a hydrating glow!
