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What is hyaluronic acid?
Abbreviated as HA.
This is a naturally occurring substance found in our bodies to provide moisture. But this substance diminishes its strength as we grow older and that is why supplementing it and topical application helps our skin.
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Who is it for?
All skin types. Every skin type can benefit for hyaluronic acid.
Can you use it every day? Definitely.
Benefits of hyaluronic acid
1. Provides hydration
Hyaluronic acid holds up to 1000 times its molecular weight in water.
You can either take it as a supplement or apply it topically.
Hydration is different from moisture (I will explain in depth in the next post).
2. Acts as a Humectant
Humectants draw in and hold onto moisture and this is how hyaluronic acid provides lasting hydration for the skin.
TIP: APPLY IT ON DAMN SKIN FOR IT TO WORK EFFECTIVELY!
3. Lipid barrier enhancement
Our skin is made up of fatty acids which keeps the toxins out and when this barrier is damaged then our skin becomes more prone to getting fine wrinkles, dark spots and drier skin.
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Hyaluronic acid helps speed up this lipid barrier reparation.
4. Smoother texture
5. Improves skin elasticity
6. Less visible fine lines and wrinkles
7. Skin cell regeneration
8. Reduces hyperpigmentation and acne scars.
9. Has anti-inflammatory properties help with wound healing.
10. Reduces eczema especially if it is mild.
11. Plumps skin and gives a radiant look.
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