There is a magic ingredient called hyaluronic acid used in many beauty products which is regarded as a revolution. Many individuals swear by it with wonderful results and on top of that it’s found naturally in your skin (specifically your connective tissue). So let’s find out a bit of information about it and what it does?
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a carbohydrate naturally found in your skin. It helps pull water into your skin making your skin look plumper and radiant.
Many hair products also contain hyaluronic acid giving that extra shine to your hair.
As stated above, hyaluronic acid forms part of the ingredients of many beauty products, however you can also purchase hyaluronic serums for your hair and skin which have a high concentration of hyaluronic acid.
What are the benefits of using hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid has been shown to have the following benefits:
- It can help keep the skin hydrated
- It can help with uneven skin tone.
- It can help reduce the appearance of fine lines on the face
- It can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- It can help improve the elasticity in your skin
- It can help improve the texture of your skin.
Hyaluronic acid is known to keep skin soft and leave it with a radiant glow.
Can you use products with hyaluronic acid everyday on your skin?
Yes you can. It is a safe ingredient of beauty products. However, before using any beauty product you must do a patch test to see if the product suits your skin and you must also always follow the instructions on the packaging.
What other name is hyaluronic acid known as?
Hyaluronic acid is also known as hyaluronan.
When should you not use hyaluronic acid on your skin?
If you have any skin ulcers then you should not use hyaluronic acid on your skin
Can your body make hyaluronic acid naturally?
Yes it can. There are many foods you can eat that will provide the nutrients for your body to naturally make hyaluronic acid. Some of these foods are
- Nuts and seeds such as almonds, brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds.
- Curtis fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit.
- Bell peppers
- Sweet potato
- Soy products
- Leafy green vegetables
- Root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and onions
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Before you start any new diet, health programme, exercise routine, and ingest or topically use any oil, vitamin, mineral, product or compound, it is very important to consult your doctor, therapist or do a patch test to make sure you do not have any adverse reactions.
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