Hyaluronic Acid at a Glance
- Boosts skin's moisture content
- Provides antioxidant defense
- Has skin-soothing properties
- Natural component of skin
Hyaluronic Acid Description
Component of skin tissue. Synthetic variations are used in skin care products to function as a superior skin-replenishing ingredient. Hyaluronic acid has restorative abilities and can boost skin’s moisture content, soothe, and defend against moisture loss. It is capable of holding up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, making it an optimal hydrator for all skin types.
In addition to its function as a superior skin-restoring ingredient, hyaluronic acid also provides an antioxidant defense against environmental assault.
Consumed orally via supplements, hyaluronic acid (both low and high molecular weights) can improve skin’s ability to stay hydrated, visibly decrease wrinkle depth and surface roughness, and help reinforce skin’s protective barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid References
Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1,172-1,179
Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43