How to use Hyaluronic Acid skincare for the greatest impact on wrinkles
Hyaluronic Acid. Dermatology’s benchmark moisturizer since nothing hydrates your skin like it. But that’s not all. Its capacity to plump and smooth has been the subject of numerous studies. Now dermatologist-grade treatments are bringing Hyaluronic Acid into your skin to fill out lines ever more effectively.
The very opposite of one-size-fits-all, best results come from incorporating multiple forms of Hyaluronic Acid into your skin routine. By combining these variant forms: at various weights to complement each other, nature’s hydrating giant maximizes its impact on wrinkles too.
First, plump wrinkles out…with high weight, high moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid
‘H’ is for High weight, Hydroscopic and humectant. Terms to essentially describe Hyaluronic Acid, at high molecular weight, and its ability to soak in moisture to fill in space within your skin. When applied, these larger molecules sit onto skin, absorbing water and swelling out lines with that moisture - to plump up for a smoothing impact(1). Hyaluronic Acid in this form, actually doubles the water-holding capacity of the skin’s outer layer.
Then, target the cause of the wrinkle…with fragmented Hyaluronic Acid skincare
When fragmented into smaller-sized molecules, Hyaluronic Acid penetrates deeper faster (molecules six times smaller absorb 3 times faster(2) for action on skin proteins. Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid has been shown to increase Pro Collagen in skin, helping to prevent the collagen degradation – behind the onset of wrinkles. It also boosts skin cell metabolism(3) – helping skin to renew itself, and skin cell cohesion – how tightly they are bound together –to smooth deep lines(4). Sustained use of low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid has been proven to significantly decrease the depth of wrinkles and improve skin hydration, firmness and elasticity.
SOURCES:
1. Trookman, N.S. et al, "Immediate and Long-term Clinical Benefits of a Topical Treatment for Facial Lines and Wrinkles" in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 2.3 (2009) pp. 38-43
2. Penetration with low-weight Hyaluronic Acid (50 kDa) is 3 times faster than with (300 kDa) Hyaluronique de 300 kDa.
3. Increases metabolism of keratinocytes: 180%
4. A significant improvement in the deepest wrinkle from 4 weeks of 0.1% Hyaluronic Acid.
