Why Hyaluronic Acid? Because the Anti-Aging Benefits are Proven

Here Already (HA)   

    Did you know that hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring sugar which is contained in your skin?  This sugar is remarkably water dense and can hold a thousand times its weight in water.  The water contained in HA helps your skin and joints stay hydrated and traps water in your body so it doesn’t just evaporate into the air.

You can improve the health of your skin and reduce the visible signs of aging by increasing your hyaluronic acid intake through diet. Foods rich in hyaluronic acid include mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, and tomatoes. Additionally, there are a variety of supplements that contain hyaluronic acid available over the counter. While research regarding the efficacy of these supplements is limited, many experts recommend taking a daily supplement of hyaluronic acid for skin health.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in plants, plant extracts, and herbs. It is one of the key nutrients that help the body produce collagen and elastin, the two most important proteins that hold your skin together. These proteins are your major source of collagen and elastin. In addition to these nutrients, hyaluronic acid also has an anti-inflammatory effect that helps with inflammation. The body’s natural production of hyaluronic acid is what provides your skin with elasticity. This makes it easier for you to treat acne scars and wrinkles as well as other signs of aging such as age spots, dark circles under eyes, puffiness around the eyes and mouth, fine lines in the face, uneven skin tone around the eyes as well as dark spots on the face or deeper wrinkles under the eyes.

A People Preservative

     Due to its ability to preserve water and hold it for longer periods of time, HA is considered a humectant (a substance which retains water).  Other common humectants in beauty products include Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHAs) and Salicylic Acid which can be found in our blissani Naturals toner.  Applying these products to the skin when moisturizing, creates a longer lasting effect than moisturizing alone.  A humectant is an important component in any natural skin care regimen.

Due to its ability to preserve water and hold it for longer periods of time, HA is considered a humectant (a substance which retains water). Other common humectants in beauty products include Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHAs) and Salicylic Acid which can be found in our blissani Naturals toner. Applying these products to the skin when moisturizing, creates a longer lasting effect than moisturizing alone. A humectant is an important component in any natural skin care regimen.

Water is the most common humectant in beauty products. Other common humectants include Eucalyptus Oil and Aloe Vera Gel. Eucalyptus oil and aloe gel are commonly used in beauty products due to their ability to retain moisture and provide moisture-blocking properties. Eucalyptus oil has a higher water content than aloe gel, which helps it retain longer-lasting properties. A hydrophobic humectant, such as Eucalyptus Oil, can also be used on skin that is dry and irritated.

Humectants are an essential part of any natural skin care regimen. Humectants help form an invisible barrier between the skin and the air, which protects the skin from harmful UV rays and helps maintain healthy skin tone, texture and firmness. Humectants are also found in many other beauty products like moisturizers, essential oils, etc...

Hyaluronic Acid as a humectant

Hyaluronic Acid is an effective humectant and an effective ingredient for skin care. . It helps the skin retain moisture and form a protective barrier against harmful ultraviolet rays. 

A Clear Winner

     We chose to include Hyaluronic Acid in our Anti-Aging serums as it is a naturally occurring substance.  Improving and increasing its positive effects fits perfectly with the blissani mission of using natural luxury ingredients to help fight the signs of aging.  Knowing we needed a humectant in our suggested routine made hyaluronic acid a natural choice.  Additionally, HA pairs and works well with retinol, our other age-defying superstar.  The HA preserves water while the retinol promotes the growth of healthy elastin and collagen.  The end result is a speedy reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and a more youthful appearance.  We hope you'll compare our botanical ingredients to organic celebrity and European luxury brands which are two (and in one case three) times the price. Stay safe and stay well.

Consider pairing Hyaluronic Acid with Retinol.  We do:

Further Reading on Hyaluronic Acid:

National Library of Medicine (1): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583886/

National Library of Medicine (2): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6603175/