You may have heard a lot about it, but what do you genuinely know about hyaluronic acid? Like Khloe Kardashian, some of the biggest celebrities are proponents of using this acid in their daily skincare routine. So, what exactly does hyaluronic acid do? Let us explain.
What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid, HA, naturally occurs in the human body. It provides lubrication for our joints, nerves, eyes, skin, and more. If our skin is without the proper amount of hyaluronic acid, the skin can become dry, and the skin can become deflated by losing its volume. There are three types of HA: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Who Should Use Hyaluronic Acid?
The short answer is everyone. Whether you’re 20 or 70, or older, you can benefit from including hyaluronic acid in your skincare. You may benefit more from this product than others if you have wrinkles, dry skin, redness, or sagging skin. Make sure to check your skincare labels to ensure that there are no ingredients that may be harmful to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid Benefits
- Hydrates Skin: Let your skin drink in the goodness of hyaluronic acid in your serums and skincare products. Once the acid penetrates the skin, it infuses each layer with moisture.
- Tightens Skin: By putting moisture into the skin, over time, the skin will begin to tighten. It can also make for a younger-looking appearance.
- Smooths Skin: Using this acid serum on the skin is excellent for smoothing out your skin’s texture. Using another tool simultaneously, such as a skin roller, can make your skin even smoother and glowy.
- Reduces Pigmentation: Including hyaluronic acid in your routine is great for cell turnover. By using this product, it can reduce pigmentation and age spots. You can also pair vitamin C with this acid to help reduce dark spots.
- Reduces Appearance Of Wrinkles: Hyaluronic acid is excellent for any skin age or skin type. It creates overall plumpness in the skin, which therefore reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Contact Dr. Davis
To find out how including hyaluronic acid can benefit your skin routine, please call (817) 778-4444 today. You can also set up an appointment with Dr. Mayli Davis to speak about skin rejuvenation and other skin services at the Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center.
