Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a sugar found naturally in our skin that holds water and helps keep it hydrated and plump. It can be found in everything from serums to sheet masks and even injectables.
Benefits Of HA :
1- Provides weightless moisture- acne and oily skin friendly
2- Provides antioxidant benefits- helps fight UV damage, which means fewer wrinkles
3- Revitalizes skin's outer layer
4- Reduces inflammation
5- Promotes even skin tone
6- Helps improve texture
7- Improves skin elasticity
Just like collagen and elastin , the amount of naturally-occuring hyaluronic acid in our bodies decreases as we get older. There are, however, ways to help stimulate production of HA in our bodies. According to dermatologists "Diet affects the skin significantly", eating fruits and vegetables with lots of antioxidants protect the skin from inflammation.
Foods High in Hyaluronic Acid :
1-Sweet potatoes
2- Lemons
3- Oranges
4- Grapefruit
5- Tomatoes
6- Leafy Greens
7- Bone broth
When used in skin care products like creams and serums, hyaluronic acid brings moisture to the surface of your skin. It continuously keeps skin moisturized throughout the day.
But picking the right hyaluronic acid product is tricky. The molecule is often times too large to effectively deliver hydration deep into skin layers. The HA needs to be in a vehicle that penetrates the skin in order to be effective where it needs to be.
When choosing a HA skincare product, you may see sodium hyaluronate on the ingredient list. This is a form of hyaluronic acid that is more easily absorbed. Another thing to look for is the percentage of HA the product claims to have. Some claim to be 100% hyaluronic acid- but this simply means its 100% HA solution. An HA solution will contain at most 2% pure hyaluronic acid, while 98% of the solution is water. You only want a small concentration of HA anyways, because too much will actually dry your skin out.
Some of my top picks for Hyaluronic Acid skin care products are:
1- Zion health Beauty balm - ( click for link)
- Multi-Action Anti-Aging in one, Vegan ( 20% zinc oxide + Hyaluronic Acid )
2- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
3- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum
4- Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream
No matter if you have dry skin or oily skin, our skin needs proper hydration. Hyaluronic acid is an excellent way to hydrate your skin, prevent aging, fight sun damage,, and heal acne scars.
Which Hyaluronic acid product do you love ? Leave a comment below for me.
Stay well and Healthy. Dr. Naghmeh
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