{"id":2901,"date":"2017-09-11T14:59:17","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T19:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2018-05-24T11:37:37","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T16:37:37","slug":"hyaluronic-acid-anti-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/hyaluronic-acid-anti-aging","title":{"rendered":"Is Hyaluronic Acid an Anti-Aging Must Have?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hyaluronic acid has been in beauty products for years, but it wasn\u2019t until recently that it has been touted as an anti-aging must-have. Read on to discover the potential benefits of this compound and how to add it to your beauty routine.<\/p>\n

What Is Hyaluronic Acid?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hyaluronic acid<\/a>, found naturally in our bodies, is a sugary molecule that keeps skin moisturized and joints lubricated. (It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water<\/a>.)\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad Hyaluronic acid is abundant in young skin<\/a>, but aging and other factors slowly destroy it.<\/p>\n

So why hasn\u2019t it been a miracle anti-aging ingredient until now? Before, hyaluronic acid molecules were too large<\/a> to penetrate skin, so any product containing the ingredient washed away easily. New formulations<\/a> offer lower molecular weights, which may make hyaluronic acid more beneficial when applied topically.<\/p>\n

Potential Anti-Aging Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since hyaluronic acid retains moisture so well, it acts like a sponge in cells below the skin\u2019s surface, which helps keep it plump<\/a>. Studies<\/a> show hyaluronic acid can improve skin long-term by reducing wrinkle depth and skin sagging. One study<\/a> showed that a topical treatment with six different weights of hyaluronic acid molecules reduced the signs of aging, even after just one application. The smaller molecular weights were associated with elasticity, and the larger molecular weights improved surface hydration.<\/p>\n

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Hyaluronic Acid\u2019s Counterpart: Sodium Hyaluronate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sodium hyaluronate <\/a>is a salt form of hyaluronic acid commonly found in beauty products, although both ingredients are usually referred to as the latter. Sodium hyaluronate has small molecules, so it easily penetrates skin. Hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, has to be bioengineered to reduce the molecular weight so it can better penetrate skin. Both are beneficial and safe.<\/p>\n

When shopping for moisturizers<\/a> with hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate, look for other beneficial ingredients such as additional antioxidants or botanical extracts. Some companies may market serums<\/a> as containing 70 percent or more of hyaluronic acid\u2014but it\u2019s actually a percentage of the total solution, which is mostly water. If they contained that much, the serum wouldn\u2019t be liquid. It\u2019s hard to tell exactly how much hyaluronic acid serums contain, but the industry standard is typically 1 or 2 percent.<\/p>\n

When to Add Hyaluronic Acid to Your Skincare Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lack of moisture can increase the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in aging skin. The key molecule for hydration is hyaluronic acid<\/a>, which decreases with age starting in our 20s. Before skin starts to show significant signs of aging, serums and moisturizers with hyaluronic acid are safe and beneficial to use.<\/p>\n

In your 30s, 40s, and 50s, injectables can restore volume and plump sagging skin. Since the body doesn\u2019t recognize it as a foreign substance, they\u2019re also safer than many other injectables<\/a> so allergy tests are not required. While hyaluronic acid is safer, side effects <\/a>such as redness, swelling, or more serious allergic reactions are possible. It\u2019s important to discuss the possible side effects with your doctor and follow proper protocols if a reaction does occur.<\/p>\n

Lifestyle choices<\/a> such as diet and smoking can increase aging and the speed at which hyaluronic acid production decreases. To slow down the process, stick to a healthy diet and avoid smoking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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