Is hyaluronic acid good for skin?

Hyaluronic acid can help moisturize your skin and protect against aging. Here’s how.

If you’re big on skincare products, you may have come across an ingredient called “hyaluronic acid.”

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that our bodies make and use naturally. It helps hydrate and lubricate joints, nerves, hair, skin, and eyes.

While hyaluronic acid is found in many bodily tissues and fluids, most of it is concentrated in our skin. It’s no coincidence that this acid is present in skincare products. Hyaluronic acid can help combat skin aging and wrinkles, while retaining moisture.

Here are some of the uses and benefits of hyaluronic acid, starting with its benefits for skin.

Uses and benefits

Helps hydrate skin — because hyaluronic acid bonds with water, it retains moisture well, hydrates cells, and helps skin appear plump and bright.

Reduces wrinkles — wrinkles are more visible on dehydrated skin than skin that is well hydrated. Having hyaluronic acid can help maintain moisture, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and give your skin more of a smooth glow.

Assists with wound healing — in response to an injury or damaged tissue, our bodies make more hyaluronic acid, which can travel to the site of injury, regulate tissue repair, and help enhance the immune response.

How it’s used

Hyaluronic acid can be ingested orally, injected into our bodies, or applied to the skin as part of a serum or cream. Topical application is usually safe on its own, but you should consult a doctor for ingestion or injection.

While the acid is typically safe to use, people with sensitive skin — or skin conditions like eczema — should be careful when using products containing new ingredients. As with many skincare products, it’s best to patch test a smaller area first and observe how your skin reacts to the new ingredient before trying it on the rest of your face.

Of course, hyaluronic acid is not the only way to keep skin healthy. Moisturizing well, wearing sunscreen and taking care of yourself in general can help you maintain a youthful glow.

In addition to treating medical conditions online, Alpha offers several skincare products that can help you take care of your skin. We use moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid in our Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Cleanser and Vitamin CE Serum with Ferulic Acid.

Check out our online shop to learn more!

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