Did you know that your skin has an intrinsic, but limited, reservoir of Hyaluronic Acid? This naturally occurring molecule’s role in your skin’s collagen matrix is to allow dermal skin to stretch and flex, keeping it thick and ‘bouncy’, and does a great deal in keeping it moist, dewy, and smooth.
However, as we age, the net Hyaluronic Acid in the skin gradually diminishes…one of the primary causes behind dry skin, and deepening wrinkles or expression lines, and other signs of aging, especially after age 30.
The good news is this hydration-attracting molecule can be exactly replicated by clinically-proven natural topical treatments. HA is one of the main ingredients in our revolutionary BioScience Peptide Complex, along with our proven organically grown peptides and other botanical actives. Adding Hyaluronic Acid to your skincare regimen is especially important to reincorporate the essential moisture of dry/sensitive/kapha skin.
Here’s how this ingredient works:
What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do?
Hyaluronic Acid works by attracting minute water droplets from the environment and then binding them onto/into the skin, making it one of the most effective “humectants”, holding 1000 times its weight in water, thereby efficiently hydrating and maintaining skin plumpness. Regular replenishment of lost hydration with Hyaluronic Acid leads to your skin subtly lifting & tightening, becoming smoother with fewer fine lines and wrinkles.
HA in Skincare: How Is It Obtained?
Traditionally, Hyaluronic Acid used to be obtained from animal sources such as roosters and cock’s combs. With advancement in science and raising consciousness about #CrueltyFree sourcing, some great alternatives have been discovered in recent years. Using biotechnology, Bacterias like Streptococcus zooepidemicus are used to produce high volumes of hyaluronic acid in a more environmentally sustainable fashion.
Some organic ingredients that promote natural production of HA are: Almonds and Kale.
How To Get Most Out of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid is best used in the form of a moisturizing serum. Our @PVO’s BioScience Peptide Complex is a revolutionary anti-aging topical Botox treatment with an optimum concentration of HA, which does the double duty to hydrate as well as amplify net cellular turnover.
While BioScience is the key source of HA replacement in our products, you can maximize its benefits by following these norms:
Pair it with a Moisturizing Sunscreen
Using sunscreen is inevitable. By pairing your HA-enriched formulas with a broad spectrum organic sunscreen, you can slow the signs o aging from two angles. Our SunProtect SPF 30+ has Shea Butter and cold-pressed organic oils which additionally protects your skin from UV-generated dehydration and dryness.
The Right Combination of Ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid along with clinically proven ingredients like Peptides (Argireline and Matrixyl in 10:15 ratio), CoQ10, DMAE, Gotu Kola and others phytoactives in our BioScience Peptide Complex is a comprehensive skincare solution to reduce the appearance of aging, and improving overall skin health. Both HA + Anti-aging Naturals are key to keeping skin hydrated and firm.
Also note that Hyaluronic Acid actually attracts moisture from the environment, infusing it into your skin. So if you’re in a place where there is no humidity around and you use a product that is too high in HA, you can actually make your skin drier, as the molecules can start pulling moisture from the deeper layer of the skin instead of the environment! Our organic serums with moisturizing oils solve this problem by sealing the skin with multiple layers of natural emollients in their correct concentrations so there is always a protective buffer from moisture loss due to environmental conditions.
Use Consistently
Your skin requires a daily dose of Hyaluronic Acid. Since our products are highly concentrated, use a small amount 2X times a day (Morning & Evening) as guided on the product page for the best results.
Want to learn about more intensive moisturizing treatment? Read: Next Level Hydration with Puraveda Organics.
