Hyaluronic Acid

What is hyaluronic acid?

The Ultimate Moisturizer: Why Everyone Needs a Hyaluronic Acid Product in their Life
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Why is hyaluronic acid so good for your skin?

This skin care staple helps lubricate our joints and keep our eyes from drying out. It’s also found in large amounts in the area between skin cells, where it helps give a plump, firm and youthful appearance. In the last decade, hyaluronic acid has become a star ingredient in skin care for its ability to deeply hydrate skin and create a healthy glow. It’s also found in most injectable fillers since it helps provide a natural-looking solution for loss of volume in areas like the cheeks and lips.

One of the best benefits is its ability to bind moisture to the skin. This smart nutrient can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water! Not only does it help skin retain moisture, it also adjusts its absorption rate to reflect skin needs. This means it knows just how much moisture to draw into skin to create a balanced complexion.

When we’re born, we naturally have a high level of this miracle ingredient, but as we age, we produce less and less, with a major drop-off in production occurring around age 40. With plummeting moisture levels, the skin begins to lose its elasticity. Wrinkles and fine lines grow more visible at the surface level, and skin takes on a dull, sagging appearance with a rough texture.

Luckily, we can supplement our own slowing production with topical treatments. Not to be confused with your regular moisturizer of choice, these anti-aging products reach past the surface level of skin to hydrate from the inside out. Moisturizers change the feel of skin at the surface, and together this duo can make a stellar combination. For particularly dry skin, apply skin products with hyaluronic acid and layer your favorite moisturizing lotion or cream over it to help lock in moisture and keep skin balanced and young-looking long-term.

At LovelySkin, we would love to help you find the best professional-grade treatments for your skin care routine. Our highly trained Customer Care Team is available via phone, live chat or email to assist you with any questions you might have and provide recommendations based on your needs and skin types. Also, don’t forget to check out the LovelySkin blog and the video section for skin care advice, makeup tips and more.