Hyaluronic Acid. To the less beauty savvy, it may sound like something you don't want to put anywhere near your face.But, what if we told you that it actually holds the key to smooth, flawless and hydrated skin?
In fact, our own skin cells actually produce Hyaluronic Acid naturally in a bid to maintain moisture levels. But, thanks to pesky ageing and environmental aggressors, to name just a few things flung at our faces on a daily basis, those levels tend to take a bit of a dip.Cue sensitivity, dullness, fine lines and uneven tone and texture.
HA (hyaluronic acid) is critical in maintaining skin hydration, although it can be degraded by free radical mechanisms caused by things like UV exposure. Topically applied, it helps to hydrate the skin and maintain this hydration as a humectant
Why Is Hyaluronic Acid So Good For Your Skin?
If your skin isn't already lapping up the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid, this is why it should be:
1. If skin is sufficiently hydrated, it feels super-soft, plump and pillowy and looks so much more radiant. See ya, Insta-filter.
2. When skin is hydrated, lines and wrinkles (even the deeper ones) appear diminished, so it is a great ingredient for those with ageing skin who are desperate to cling on to their youthful perkiness.
3. It works wonders on everyone. 'Hyaluronic Acid works for any skin type, says Dia Foley, 'even sensitive or breakout-prone skin, as well as those with an oily complexion.'
4. Recent research suggests that Hyaluronic Acid also has antioxidant properties, which means it can act like a shield against free radicals we aren't in control of, like pollution and other aggressors.