A Key to Radiant Skin: Hyaluronic Acid

Overview

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a polysaccharide molecule that is naturally present in the skin. It functions by binding water and collagen, thus keeping the skin hydrated and plump. With age and environmental factors, the skin's natural collagen and HA levels decrease, leading to a loss of moisture and an increase in fine lines and wrinkles. To address this, the use of HA and its products has become increasingly popular in the cosmetic industry.

HA has excellent moisturizing and anti-aging properties, making it a popular ingredient in cosmetic products. Some of the benefits of using HA in cosmetics include:

• Moisturizing: HA has the ability to retain water up to 1000 times its weight, making it a potent moisturizer. This helps keep the skin hydrated and plump, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Anti-aging: As the skin ages, it loses its ability to produce collagen, which is critical for skin elasticity and firmness. HA helps stimulate collagen production, giving the skin a more youthful and radiant appearance.
• Skin Rejuvenation: HA has been shown to have a positive impact on skin rejuvenation, improving skin texture, reducing the appearance of age spots and sun damage, and giving the skin an even tone.
• Treating Dry Skin: HA is ideal for those with dry skin, as it helps hydrate and lock in moisture, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple.
• Soothing Sensitive Skin: HA is also beneficial for those with sensitive skin, as it helps reduce redness and inflammation.

HA is also used in the plastic industry as a dermal filler and in ophthalmology to protect and lubricate the eyes during surgery. Despite its widespread use in cosmetics, the biochemistry of HA is complex, and it interacts differently with various cellular receptors depending on its molecular weight. The global market size of HA products reached 20 billion US dollars in 2019, and product development continues to focus on new applications and functionalization.

HA with a molecular weight above 300 kDa remains on the skin surface without being absorbed, forming a barrier to lock in moisture. In the low molecular weight (LMW) and oligomer range, HA can penetrate the skin, retaining deep moisture and stimulating key biological pathways. It can also stimulate cells to produce their own HA.

Early HA skincare products often used high molecular weight (HMW) HA, but now products contain a variety of sizes. Studies have shown that HA formulations in multiple sizes provide better hydration both on and within the skin.

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