For a long time, aesthetic medicine specialists are looking for the ideal material for correcting skin and wrinkle defects that result from aging. When hyaluronic acid appeared, it became interesting as a cosmetic component for specialists who are dealing with the problem of how to solve the problems of skin aging.
Hyaluronic acid
This is a natural component of human skin. It supports the water balance in the cell. As a rule, in young, healthy skin with its development there are no problems. A molecule of hyaluronic acid binds and holds up to five hundred molecules of water around itself. With age, much less hyaluronic acid is produced, more is destroyed, it is often used in cosmetology. This acid is considered "pleasant". It is well combined with the skin, does not cause irritation and allergic reactions. The loss of hyaluronic acid can be accelerated under the influence of various unfavorable factors - stress, the use of food dyes and preservatives, negative UV-radiation, smoking, poor water quality, chemical pollution of the environment.
Its action
Hyaluronic acid is a part of various cosmetics and forms a thin film on the surface of the skin, which does not disrupt gas exchange with the environment and retains the moisture of the skin. It is perfectly compatible with the skin, helps the fastest healing of the skin without scars. This is especially valuable for sunbathing, for the treatment of acne.
A film of acid on the surface of the skin, promotes the effects of biological substances, they are part of cosmetics, which increases their effectiveness. Hyaluronic acid at high humidity promotes an increase in the water content in the stratum corneum, absorbs moisture from the air, and reduces the evaporation of water from the skin surface.
Preparation of hyaluronic acid
In some cases, the vitreous eye of cattle and the human umbilical cord are used to produce this acid, often hyaluronic acid is made from the cock's combs. At present, hyaluronic acid is still produced by biotechnological means from plant material with the help of bacterial cultures.
In cosmetics
Hyaluronic acid salts are part of sunscreen and wound healing agents, anti-inflammatory lotions, eyelid gels, moisturizing creams, anti-cellulite creams, lip balms, tanning lotions, lipstick. Applying cosmetics with this acid, the skin looks soft, smooth and soft, but in the intensified application of this cosmetics there are minuses.
Minuses
The skin begins to react quickly, if extra supply of hyaluronic acid comes from outside, then after a while it ceases to produce it on its own, and when external feeding no longer comes, the skin becomes sluggish and wrinkled. Therefore, for daily use, you need to use cosmetics with a small amount of hyaluronic acid, or carry out a course of massage with ampoules and masks at long intervals.
Hyaluronic acid attracts molecules of water, so you need to apply it to moistened skin. If applied to dry skin, then there will be no benefit from this use, perhaps a feeling of tightness. Use the funds you need with a high content of hyaluronic acid courses, two or three times a year, since it is possible to get used to.