The Skin & Health Benefits Of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid is definitely one of the buzz words around at the moment in terms of skincare and health. But do you really know what it does? It is well known for reducing the signs of ageing and improving skin, but it is scientifically shown to also have some other advantages.
Here we are going to run through some the advantages, not only with skin but also for your general health.
Hyaluronic Acid can benefit skin in multiple ways including:
- Adding moisture
- Smoothing and improving overall texture
- Reducing fine wrinkles
- Reducing acne scars
- Calming unwanted redness
- Conditioning dermis on scalp
Hyaluronic Acid can also benefit your overall health. It can:
- Soothe acid reflux
- Relieve joint pain
- Speed up healing of wounds
- Offer relief for dry eye
- Help preserve bone strength
- Prevent bladder pain
To help you decide whether Hyaluronic Acid is right for your wellness or skin care routine, this guide will cover:
- What Hyaluronic Acid is
- Hyaluronic Acid benefits for the skin
- Hyaluronic Acid benefits for the body
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance already found in the body - particularly in the skin, joints, eyes, and tissues.
It provides moisture in areas you probably weren’t even aware of, but hyaluronic acid doesn’t always stick around in the amounts needed, especially as you age.
The benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for skin
The benefits of using Hyaluronic Acid for skin include:
- Improved appearance. Studies found that lotions, creams, supplements and moisturisers containing the acid can help reduce wrinkles, firm up skin, improve texture, and combat dryness.
- Reduced acne scarring and acne. When applied, ingested or injected, hyaluronic acid can reduce the appearance of acne and acne scarring.
- Dewy skin. This is a trait commonly sought through the use of moisturisers, or oils, but hyaluronic acid serums, supplements, creams, and lotions adds moisture to the skin, which in turn gives your skin a more dewy look.
- Reduced eczema. Those with “mild to moderate” redness and eczema could see a reduction in symptoms through the use of a hyaluronic acid-based foam. Be sure to speak with a medical professional before trying.
- Conditioning for the scalp. While hyaluronic acid won’t do much when applied to your hair, taken orally it can help condition the scalp. Hair follicles are embedded in the dermal layer, and hyaluronic acid can help encourage growth at that level.
The health benefits of Hyaluronic Acid
In addition to helping plump, smooth, moisturise, and all-around beautify, Hyaluronic Acid works internally to ease with a number of issues. Science stands solidly behind these benefits:
- Improved joint and bone health. Multiple studies theorised that hyaluronic acid could promote better bone and joint health. It already works naturally in the body to keep joints well-lubricated and taking 30 to 100 milligrams daily as a supplement has been shown to significantly help those with osteoarthritis.
- Relief from dry eye. Hyaluronic acid’s moisturising nature has been proven effective in the treatment of dry eyes.
- Relief from bladder discomfort. Some studies reported that hyaluronic acid, when injected, could also improve bladder health, reducing complications associated with a painful bladder.
- Faster healing of wounds. Hyaluronic Acid has been shown to speed up recovery when applied directly to an open wound, by regulating inflammation levels and encouraging the body to build more blood vessels.
- Reduced acid reflux symptoms. According to one study, reflux symptoms were significantly reduced by taking a Hyaluronic Acid and chondroitin sulfate supplement along with an acid-reducing medication.
Hyaluronic Acid is available in our skin supplement and our face cream.
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