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Ingredient Spotlight
Hyaluronic Acid in Skincare
Your complete guide to plump dewy skin
When it comes to plump and firm looking skin there is one natural ingredient that delivers essential hydration to all skin types. Hydrated skin looks visibly more youthful and Hyaluronic Acid is the ultimate topical ingredient that works to boost and maintain hydration levels in the skin, giving the skin a dewy appearance, blurring those pesky fine lines and improving skin elasticity. Here you will learn about What is Hyaluronic Acid, Why it is essential for your skincare routine and How it works?
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a sugar molecule found naturally in our bodies that holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Also known as hyaluronan, it helps keep our skin hydrated and plump. Naturally occurring in our body, Hyaluronic acid provides lubrication to our eyes, joints, and connective tissue areas- including our skin.
Types of Hyaluronic Acid
There are 3 types of hyaluronic acid:
- Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
- Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
- Sodium hyaluronate
We recommend an all-natural form (no synthetic natural like ingredient) hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid in a small molecule size or sodium hyaluronate. Both are suitable for all skin types, even those that prone to oiliness and acne.
Animal-derived hyaluronic acid is made from the combs of roosters and while it is very close to the form found naturally in the human body it is not vegan friendly. Fortunately, the more eco-friendly plant-based hyaluronic acid is easily produced through microbial fermentation of a natural bacteria containing hyaluronic acid. This creates a hyaluronic acid with the perfect molecular weight that is readily absorbed from skincare formulations.
Why does our skin need Hyaluronic Acid?
Just like our collagen, naturally occurring Hyaluronic acid in our bodies decreases with age. Applied topically Hyaluronic acid binds with our collagen and water molecules, holding the water in our skin and preventing it from evaporating, effectively increasing skin’s hydration. A poorly hydrated skin barrier is vulnerable to damage and plays a role in many skin conditions from dry skin, rosacea, acne and dermatitis. Combined in a formulation with all natural antioxidants and proteins, Hyaluronic acid works in harmony to boost the skin’s health and ability to defend against environmental aggressors including pollution and blue light.
Hyaluronic acid provides the skin with a visible boost, working quickly to increase the moisture levels in the skin it is most effective when integrated into both your morning and night skincare regimen.
What HA does do to our skin?
Hyaluronic acid is a very popular, tried and tested ingredient used in mainstream skincare. As we mentioned it binds water, preventing it from evaporating from your skin and can hold up to 1000 times it own weight in water. This massive hydration boost means there are multiple benefits of using Hyaluronic acid in your skincare:
- It boosts hydration in the skin
- Plumps and firms the skin leaving the skin glowing
- Refines the look of pores
- Regular usage helps to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Helps to keep the skin looking youthful
- Increases skin elasticity
- Helps to restore damaged skin
- Calms facial redness
- Boosts moisture levels in the skin
- Reduces the puffiness around the eyes
- Restores natural face contours, and more…..
Results and benefits can vary depending on the formulation and the frequency of use. Being consistent with your regimen is key and depending on your product choice expect to see results in around six weeks, with long-lasting benefits that compound over time.
How to use Hyaluronic Acid in your daily skincare regimen?
Not all formulations are equal. Select an all-natural Hyaluronic acid that has a low molecule weight, ensuring maximum skin absorption and always pair your Hyaluronic acid treatment with an occlusive moisturiser to prevent TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss).
All-natural formulations are free of synthetic preservatives that can cause irritation and inflammation, and petroleum derived ingredients that are used as cheap fillers with no benefit to the skin. Buying good quality natural and organic products from reputed brands and retailer like The Natives Co ensures that you are using the best quality and most effective formulations created in nature and backed by science. Take a look at our product guide below:
1. A Hydrating Toner
Alcohol-free skin balancing botanical “waters” act as a transport system carrying vital hydrating compounds deep into the skin, while preparing the skin to optimize the benefits of your serum and moisturiser that follow.
Madara Comforting Toner softens and moisturises tight skin. A pH balancing formula with soothing floral waters of cornflower and rose, camomile extract and skin-identical natural moisturising ingredients such as Hyaluronic acid, leave the skin looking clean, fresh and quenched.
2. A Daily Serum Treatment
A daily treatment serum or essence is the fastest way to see the transforming benefits of Hyaluronic acid.
Indie Beauty brand AMLY uses the most active form of Hyaluronic Acid on the market and amplifies the benefits in their range of skin reviving treatments. Used daily the concentrated formula AMLY Meadow Dew Bio-Fermented Facial Essence boosts and deepens the effects of AMLY’s silver-rich face mists, helping to dissolve dead skin cells, delay the appearance of wrinkles and stimulate circulation. Brimming with British mallow known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it soothes dry or rough skin. Hyaluronic Acid promotes plump, firm skin and replenishes moisture while Copper Peptides aid collagen production and contribute towards a youthful complexion. Go glow.
Those looking for a turbo charged formulation that is pure luxury and efficacy AMALA’s Skin Plumping Hyaluronic Acid Serum elevates youthful hydration, elasticity, and smoothness, creating firmer, softer, moisture-rich skin. Charged with Vitamin C and rose gold it doubles as an anti-ageing serum and hydrator.
AMLY Beauty Sleep Silver-Rich Face Mist
Misting facial toner.
A nurturing and regenerative face mist laden with botanicals to support natural healing sleep. Star ingredient Snow Algae activates overnight collagen production and cellular repair to ward off signs of aging.
Best For: anti-aging and night repair in all skin types.
Volume: 100ml
3. An Occlusive Moisturiser
A moisturiser is vitally important for preventing moisture or water loss from the skin. Layer over your Hyaluronic acid serum both morning and night. The ultimate moisturiser is both rich in ceramides and boosted with free radical fighting antioxidants. The AMALA Weightless Vitamin C Water Cream is a breakthrough moisturiser releasing a surge of highly active Vitamin C and powerful brightening actives to recapture vibrant, radiant clarity. Boosted with a bio-active Hyaluronic acid Complex that plumps the look of lines while creating an invisible veil of moisture on the skin’s surface.
AMALA Brighten Weightless Vitamin C Water Cream
Lightweight gel cream.
This breakthrough moisturizer releases a surge of highly active Vitamin C and powerful brightening actives to recapture vibrant, radiant clarity. Helps diminish the look of discolorations to reveal more even, luminous tone. Best For: Pigmentation and brightening in all skin types.
Volume: 50ml
4. Sheet Mask:
Just like a serum the sheet mask is a concentrated boost that works wonders and is available in so many different options. A mask laden with Hyaluronic acid is a great option and a ready-to-go product for those with a busy lifestyle
A serum treatment mask is a convenient at home alternative to expensive salon treatments and delivers all the skin benefits. Ensure the skin is prepared by cleansing your face, apply the mask to clean skin and keep it on for 15-20 minutes. Infuse the remaining serum into the skin as directed.
VENN’s latest release the Collagen Intensive Phyto Retinol Renewal mask is a powerful at home treatment mask with three forms of Hyaluronic Acid to actively hydrate the skin, plumping and firming to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and combating the signs of ageing.
VENN Collagen Intensive Phyto-Retinol Renewal Mask
Collagen boosting sheet mask
VENN's groundbreaking supercharged collagen boosting sheet mask with 0.5% Bakuchiol is a power surge booster to help reduce multiple signs of ageing.
Best for: firming and lifting mature skin, brightening dull skin and reducing the appearance of uneven skin tone.
Volume : 23ml x 2 masks per pack
The Verdict
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance produced and used by our body to hydrate, moisturise and lubricate the tissues, including our skin. Considered one of the most powerful ingredients in skincare not only because it works wonders to plump and hydrate the skin for a dewy youthful appearance, but also because it supports a healthy skin barrier to fight off skin concerns and the effects of pollution and stress. Making it a staple ingredient for all skin types.
The best time to incorporate hyaluronic acid is in your morning and night skincare routine in the form of serum or moisturiser. Buy a good quality plant-derived hyaluronic acid with low molecular weight to ensure maximum absorption and efficacy. Be consistent, be patient and watch your glow grow….
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