Many upscale skin care products include hyaluronic acid as an active ingredient, but this substance is actually something your own body produces. Hyaluronic acid is a clear lubricant that is found naturally and in greatest concentrations in the joints, eye sockets, and skin. It is also found in other bodily tissues. Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in helping the body retain collagen, supporting elasticity, and increasing moisture content. As we age, of course, collagen, elasticity, and moisture can decrease. This leads many people to reach for hyaluronic acid to effectively slow the aging process. Hyaluronic acid can be applied topically, but many dermatologists provide injections of this substance to promote its benefits.

About Hyaluronic Acid

The body produces hyaluronic acid, but its highest concentration is in the skin, which is why it’s often associated with skincare products and treatments. As a key molecule in skin moisture, hyaluronic acid can be used for skin health treatments as well as cosmetic skin treatments. Yet, this substance can help other parts of the body too. The following benefits are associated with hyaluronic acid and its use.

Support for Aching Joints

Joint pain affects many people including the elderly and athletes. People who suffer from osteoarthritis or injuries benefit from hyaluronic acid injections that reduce pain. In fact, hyaluronic acid has been approved by the FDA to treat osteoarthritis pain. It takes a higher dose to alleviate pain, but in low doses, hyaluronic acid can reduce stiffness. Hyaline cartilage is found at the ends of bones where it provides cushioning. If this natural cushioning is reduced, pain ensues. With a hyaluronic injection at the elbows or knees, where it is most commonly used, sufferers can experience a reduction in pain and, ultimately, improved quality of life.

Promotes Hydration for Skin

Hyaluronic acid is effective for skin hydration, which is one reason why many makers of skin creams and moisturizing products include it in their serums. People who use products made with this substance report that their skin feels softer and dewier. As the skin ages, it loses its ability to retain water. This can lead to dry skin and skin sagginess, which leads to bags under the eyes. Hyaluronic acid can improve the look and feel of skin by increasing its hyaluronic acid content. By decreasing water loss in the epidermis, which can be caused by age and sun exposure, hyaluronic acid makes people look more youthful.

Reduces the Appearance of Wrinkles

In 2014, the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology reported that participants in a study to note the effects of hyaluronic acid on skin sagginess and wrinkle reduction experienced favorable results. Participants in the randomized clinical trial experienced a reduction in skin sagging and a decreased appearance of wrinkles after 30 days. Many experts have suggested that it takes about six weeks of use for hyaluronic acid to lead to positive effects, but this study suggests otherwise. Moreover, some users have experienced positive results in their skin’s appearance after only two weeks.

Many dermatologists are employing prescription hyaluronic acid injections to promote more rapid improvements. Creams containing hyaluronic acid used on the skin and around the eyes may take longer to produce desired effects. Scientists have concluded that hyaluronic acid decreases the depth of wrinkles so that skin truly appears more youthful.

Skin Repair

Hyaluronic acid is also associated with skin repair. Hyaluronic acid can be used to treat wounds, insect bites, cold sores, and even burns. Hyaluronic acid speeds up the healing process by keeping the damaged tissue moist. It also makes the healing process more comfortable by reducing bleeding or cracking of the skin. Creams with hyaluronic acid deliver healing nutrients to the damaged tissue that help reduce inflammation and, therefore, minimize pain.

Support for Eyes

People who suffer from chronic dry eyes can benefit from the use of hyaluronic acid eye drops. The drops add moisture to the eye socket, which is or should be filled with fluid that is mainly composed of hyaluronic acid. The drops promote tear production and can help repair the healthful fluid balance that is missing in dry eye sufferers. Eye doctors will also employ hyaluronic acid to provide lubrication for eye injuries or eye conditions like cataracts. Hyaluronic acid formulas used during some eye surgeries such as cataract removal and detached retina repair.

If you suffer from achy joints, dry eyes, or dry skin, you might be a candidate for treatments designed with hyaluronic acid. Talk to your healthcare provider, ophthalmologist, or dermatologist to learn how hyaluronic acid can specifically enhance your health and well-being.

References:

1.https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/CosmeticDevices/WrinkleFillers/ucm227749.htm

2.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4371636/

3.https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hyaluronic-acid-benefits

4.https://www.livestrong.com/article/57045-benefits-hyaluronic-acid-skin/

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Understanding the Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

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Many upscale skin care products include hyaluronic acid as an active ingredient, but this substance is actually something your own body produces. Hyaluronic acid is a clear lubricant that is found naturally and in greatest concentrations in the joints, eye sockets, and skin. It is also found in other bodily tissues. Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in helping the body retain collagen, supporting elasticity, and increasing moisture content.

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