Seven important questions about hyaluronic acid
'05.03.2021'
Source: Lisa.ru
Everyone heard about “hyaluronk”: this magic ingredient can be found in almost every moisturizer. But what is she really like? Lisa.ru figured out how everything works.
1. Hyaluronic acid refers to AHA or BHA acids?
Not one of them. In fact, hyaluronic acid is a high molecular weight polysaccharide found in veterinarians in 1934, in the cow's eye. He attracted a huge number of water molecules and helped hold them together, so he became interested in scientists. Later it began to be used in medicine, and then in cosmetology.
2. Vegans not suitable?
It fits! Previously, hyaluronic acid was actually obtained not in the most ethical way: rooster combs and fish were used. But over time, scientists have found a way to synthesize the "hyaluronic" in the laboratory, so the need to use a substance of animal origin has disappeared. Moreover, artificially synthesized hyaluronic acid is more similar to that contained in the human body. Therefore, it is more bioavailable.
3. Is it true that hyaluronic acid molecules are very large and cannot penetrate the skin?
Not certainly in that way. They create a film on the skin that “locks” moisture in the cells. But manufacturers are constantly trying to improve the composition of the funds, so now in some cases low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is used, which easily penetrates the skin, bringing moisture into the deep layers.
4. Hyaluronic acid attracts moisture from the air?
No, this is a common misconception. In fact, the polysaccharide attracts moisture, which is on the skin - that is why hyaluronic acid is recommended to be applied to the skin moist from water or tonic. If you apply the product to dry skin, “hyaluronka”, on the contrary, can dry the face by drawing moisture from the deep layers of the epidermis.
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5. If the hyaluronic acid in the composition of cosmetics penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, why do we need injections?
Smooth out wrinkles not under the power of any cream - you have to resort to beauty shots. But if you enter the drug on the basis of "hyaluronka", the acid will attract water to itself and as if push the wrinkle from the inside. The same principle works lip augmentation.
Sometimes the drug causes allergies. In this case, an injection of a special substance is required, which dissolves hyaluronic acid and removes it from the body. The same drug can be used if you are not satisfied with the result of the procedure. Conveniently! But without the drug, the acid will dissolve from the body in about six months.
6. So hyaluronic acid can stop aging?
Not really. Skin aging is a rather complicated process, and in order to stop it, it is not enough just to smooth the wrinkle. Yes, dehydration of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles are among the main signs of aging, but in addition there is ptosis (sagging of tissues), pigment spots and under eye circles. To face them as late as possible, you need comprehensive care.
7. What about problem and oily skin?
Oily and problem skin no less than the other needs to be moisturized, and when using acne treatment it becomes dehydrated. Therefore, hyaluronic acid products are perfect to make the treatment more comfortable.
