If you have dry skin, you have come across at least one product containing hyaluronic acid. In fact when you search online for dry skin solutions, hyaluronic acid makes it to the top of the list. But how exactly does it work, and what benefits does it provide? Let’s dive deeper:
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule naturally produced in our bodies. While it's found in joints, eyes, and connective tissue, its largest concentration is in our skin. It acts as a humectant and prevents moisture loss. It means that people with dry skin have a lower concentration of hyaluronic acid in their skin tissue, leading to a host of additional problems, including the breakage of the skin barrier.
Thus supplementing with topical hyaluronic acid can benefit those with dry skin by helping in retaining moisture, thereby protecting the skin barrier. But hydration isn’t the sole benefit of using hyaluronic acid.
Four surprising benefits of using Hyaluronic acid:
1. Hydration
Skin hydration is one of the most well-known benefits of topical hyaluronic acid. Experts even back it to boost skin hydration by 22% for up to two hours! However, not all hyaluronic acid is made equal. You want to pay attention to the molecular weight of the product you’re using and go for a clinically tested formulation that offers a range of molecular weights — something like our Hymagic ™ 4D technology. It combines four types of sodium hyaluronates (of different molecular weights) with the hyaluronic acid molecule to make it supercharged for providing hydration to every skin layer. It can boost hydration by 155% within one hour.
2. Strengthening the skin barrier:
Dryness and lack of moisture in the skin can break the skin barrier, making it more susceptible to infections and other skin issues. Using products rich in Hyaluronic acid help in restoring the skin barrier and makes it less prone to getting damaged because of dryness.
3. Healing wounds and aiding tissue regeneration
By maintaining skin moisture and restoring the skin barrier, hyaluronic acid has been found to aid in healing wounds by relieving inflammation and regulating tissue repair. In a 2016 clinical study published in the National Library of Medicine, US, the skin of participants using hyaluronic acid was found to have a significant improvement in the healing of wounds as compared to those who weren’t using it.
4. Reducing dermatitis
Dermatitis refers to skin irritation that occurs as a result of an external agent or allergy. Eczema is an example of dermatitis, and studies have found that using hyaluronic acid-based products helps alleviate the condition better than products containing ceramides or emulsions.
The most effective hyaluronic acid for dry skin
The molecular weight, purity, and solubility are all factors in determining which hyaluronic acid is good for you. The new revolutionary hyaluronic acid technology is packed with four powerful ingredients — hyaluronic Acid, Hymagic™4D, pentavitin, and pro-vitamin B5 — to provide your skin with optimal hydration.
The four types of sodium hyaluronate in Hymagic ™ 4D have different molecular weight and hence get easily absorb into and penetrate the deepest layers of your skin. The hyalurnoic acid in itself has higher molecular weight and thus remains closer to the surface, giving more visible results in a shorter period of time. Meanwhile, pro-vitamin B5 (Dexpanthenol) works on retaining this moisture and pentavitin seals in all the moisture.
Hyaluronic acid is helpful for people with dry skin. It not only replenishes but also helps rejuvenate your skin cells. You just have to look for a formula that supplements the hydrating properties of the acid to provide long-lasting results and good skin-barrier protection.
