What are the benefits of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid?Updated a year ago
Most of the benefits of using hyaluronic acid come from its action as a humectant. That said, as a good humectant, there’s a lot it can improve:
- Hydration: Hyaluronic acid holds significantly more water than it weighs, and helps keep it in the skin.
- Potent: A little HA goes a long way, which is why it’s only used in small percentages in most products.
- Smoothing: Hydrated skin is often smoother and softer to the touch.
- Soothing: Hyaluronic acid is also associated with soothing and barrier-boosting effects that help those with sensitive skin.
- Anti-aging: By loading the skin with moisture, HA plumps it up significantly, which helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines.
- Glow: Hydrated skin looks more reflective, dewy, and glowy, which is often associated with smoothness and health.
- Biocompatibility: Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin’s extracellular matrix, so even when applied topically, it has a good affinity with the skin.