Plump and Smooth! Hyaluronic Acid(HA)
We’ve all heard of it, but What is HA?
Cleveland Clinic describes Hyaluronic Acid as a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally. Scientists have found hyaluronic acid throughout the body, especially in eyes, joints and skin. However, as we age our bodies produce less of it.
What does hyaluronic acid do for you?
It helps keep things hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is very good at retaining water. A quarter-teaspoon of hyaluronic acid holds about one and a half gallons of water. It’s used in moisturizing creams, lotions, ointments and serums.
It increases your skin's flexibility and elasticity, thereby, making your skin more stretchy and soft which then helps to reduce skin wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid is also proven to help wounds heal faster and can decrease visible signs of scarring.
According to Healthline, Hyaluronic acid topical treatments can help increase skin moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, can soothe redness and dermatitis, while Hyaluronic injection fillers can make skin appear firmer.
The National Library of Medicine reported a study in which the effect of Hyaluronic Acid used in creams, serums, and lotions found that a statistically significant moisturizing effect was observed after 2, 4, and 8 weeks of treatment, the skin was significantly more hydrated than the untreated skin. Hyaluronic Acid clearly demonstrated a significant benefit in decreasing the depth of wrinkles (up to 40%), and skin hydration (up to 96%) and skin firmness and elasticity were significantly enhanced (up to 55%) at the end of eight weeks. Wow! Topical Fillers anybody!?
How safe is Hyaluronic Acid?
Short answer is, Very! Research shows that hyaluronic acid is safe to use. Reactions or adverse effects from hyaluronic acid are rare, and according to Cleveland Clinic it’s even safe to use if you’re pregnant or nursing.
How can I take hyaluronic acid?
For applications in the Med Spa:
On your skin: Hyaluronic acid products come in various forms that you put on your skin. These include lotions, creams, gels, serums, ointments, patches and even shampoos. Ask your Naturally You Health Care Provider what products would be best for your skin.
Under your skin: Fillers containing hyaluronic acid are FDA approved for injection under your skin. These fillers help restore natural shape and appearance adding volume to the lips and face. Schedule a consultation with your Naturally You Health Care Provider for more information.
Other areas of application include but are not limited to:
By mouth: Hyaluronic acid comes in dietary supplements and pills. There’s even a liquid form that you can mix with water and drink.
Taking hyaluronic acid by mouth can have many benefits. These include reducing arthritis pain, improving skin health and more.
Don’t miss out on the chance to Plump and Smooth your skin! Schedule your appointment today to find out which Hyaluronic Acid products will benefit YOUR skin!