Hyaluronic Acid

Definition: Hyaluronic Acid

February 5, 2008

Hyaluronic acid is a natural and essential moisture component of your skin. It lies within your connective tissue layers and acts as a support to your collagen and elastin fibers. It helps your skin stay plump and smooth because of its ability to absorb up to 1000 times its weight in water.

Starting at around age 20, our skin progressively loses its ability to retain moisture and we start to see the formation of fine lines. Using skin care products that contain hyaluronic acid can help your skin absorb moisture more effectively. In fact, the injectable wrinkle-filler Restylane, is comprised of mostly hyaluronic acid.

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Glossary Hyaluronic Acid

8 Comments

juiceejuice 5 years 15 weeks

i think kate somerville's quench has hyaluronic acid

wren 5 years 15 weeks

Cool! I look forward to hearing your findings, bella! :)

cocomademoiselle 5 years 15 weeks

I'll definitely stay tuned! I love reading about anti-aging, antioxidant products (topical, foods, etc).

POPSUGAR Beauty 5 years 15 weeks

Hey guys! Great suggestion, I'm actually working on a story right now about what products contain Hyaluronic Acid and how to incorporate it into your skin care routine, so stay tuned!