Whether you keep your skincare routine minimal or love to try new products, you may have encountered hyaluronic acid. This compound appears in a wide variety of products, such as lotions, serums, toners, body washes, and supplements. Your body naturally makes hyaluronic acid for use all over the body, including in youthful-looking skin.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a complex molecule with unique properties that make it especially beneficial for several uses. A single teaspoon of hyaluronic acid can bind and hold onto over five gallons of water. This compound is found in the joints, where it lubricates and smooths your motions, and in your eyes, where it maintains moisture. Over half of the hyaluronic acid in your body is found in your skin.
What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do For Your Skin?
Your skin is one of your largest organs and plays a vital role in protecting your body. It needs to remain strong and flexible to protect you from the outside world. Hyaluronic acid in your skin attracts water molecules and holds onto them, keeping your skin plump and soft-looking. This added hydration also maintains a healthy glow and keeps skin youthful.
When added to your skin, hyaluronic acid increases the amount of hydration stored there, increasing volume and helping your skin look more dewy and naturally refreshed. You can add this compound to your skin in several ways, including topically, as a supplement, or as an injection.
What are Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers?
Hyaluronic acid plays a huge role in aesthetics by acting as a dermal filler. These injectable treatments use this compound to add volume and fullness to the skin and lips. Juvederm® and Restylane®, two of the most popular filler brands, are hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that can be used for the lips, cheeks, and jawline, and to smooth lines and wrinkles.
Is Hyaluronic Acid Safe For All Skin Types?
Because this compound occurs naturally throughout your body, hyaluronic acid is safe for almost anyone to use, especially on your skin. You should always consult with your doctor before adding oral supplements to determine whether they might interact with any of your other medications or conditions. Almost anyone can have dermal filler injections, although those with active skin conditions or an infection should not have injections in that area.
Ways to Add Hyaluronic Acid to Your Skincare Routine
If you want to add hyaluronic acid to your daily routine, you have many options. You can find this product in:
- Cleansers
- Toners
- Serums
- Moisturizers
- Body lotions
- Facial masks
- Lip balms
- Makeup
As with any new addition to your routine, we recommend adding one new product at a time and giving them about six weeks to work. This process allows you to determine which products give you the best results and are the most worth your time.
Take the Next Step
Want to learn more about what you can expect from hyaluronic acid? Schedule a consultation at Awaken Aesthetics in Torrance, CA, to learn more by calling (310) 791-2233