What is hyaluronic acid and how is it used

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a substance present in our body since birth, naturally produced by our body with the aim of hydrating and protecting the tissues. In chemistry it is defined as a glycosaminoglycan, that is, one long polymer chain linear formed by the repetition of disaccharide units joined together by glycosidic bonds and hydrogen bonds.

It is this particular conformation that makes hyaluronic acid particularly special capable of holding large quantities of water and of provide hydration to the connective tissues of the human body.

Conformation of hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid chains are characterized by extreme length.

This allows the hyaluronic acid polymers to organize themselves into long shapes reticular type structures which have two main functions:

• create thetissue scaffold, designed to maintain the shape and tone of the dermis
• work like filter against the free diffusion of particular substances such as bacteria or infectious agents in the tissue.

Discover all types of hyaluronic acid

There is not just one type of hyaluronic acid, but rather different compositions of hyaluronic acids which vary depending on the different molecular weight of the molecule.

Below all types of hyaluronic acid used in cosmetics and in aesthetic medicine:

• High molecular weight hyaluronic acid
• Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid
• Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
• Cross-linked hyaluronic acid
• Precursors of hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid: where is it found in our body

Hyaluronic acid is found in numerous areas of our body.

The area of ​​the body that is richest in it is certainly the skin. In fact, 50% of all the hyaluronic acid present in our body is stored precisely in the dermis.

But this natural molecule is also contained in the following ones areas of the body:

• in the vitreous humor of the eye
• in tendons
• in the cartilages
• in the walls of the aorta

Hyaluronic acid: all the benefits

We hear all the time about the benefits of hyaluronic acid.

Thanks to its natural conformation, capable of binding water molecules in large quantities, hyaluronic acid is first and foremost essential for maintain the structure and volume of the skin. Together with collagen and elastin it builds the skin's scaffolding, providing it with structure and elasticity.

Hyaluronic acid: what is it used for in cosmetics

It is precisely thanks to this significant capacity that hyaluronic acid has become one of the substances most used in cosmetics.

It is not wrong to say that in your beauty curriculum hyaluronic acid is a a real protagonist among antiaging active ingredients, but it would be reductive to combine it exclusively with the fight against wrinkles.

Although it is often associated with anti-aging products, hyaluronic acid also has a powerful hydrating actionnecessary for all ages. It is in fact one of the most effective molecules in preventing skin dehydration and loss of elasticity.

Here are some of the most important benefits of hyaluronic acid on the skin:

• It guarantees thehydration of the skin
• Contrast theskin aging
• It favors the production of collagen and elastin
• Preserve the quality of epidermis and dermis

Wrinkles and Hyaluronic Acid

So, what is the reason of his being constantly paired with anti-aging products?

The answer is very simple.

Although hyaluronic acid is constantly produced in our body, its concentration within the skin's connective tissue progressively decreases as we age. The more the years pass, the more our organism slows down its ability to produce this molecule.

It's exactly that constant decrease the main responsible for skin aging and the subsequent formation of wrinkles.

For this reason, hyaluronic acid has been integrated into the medical-aesthetic and dermatological fields for many years now counteract skin aging.

The benefits of hyaluronic acid against wrinkles

Hyaluronic acid is a excellent ally against the most traditional blemishes related to fights against the signs of aging.

Using products based on hyaluronic acid helps to:

• Plump and fill the fine wrinkles
• Promote the production of collagen and elastin
• Improve the skin tone
• Maintain theelasticity of the dermis
• Improve appearance of the complexion

Hyaluronic acid and medicine: what it is for

Hyaluronic acid is not exclusively used for aesthetic purposes, but is a valid help for numerous problems, among the most important: joint disorders (such as arthritis or gonarthrosis), hair problems, canker sores and stomatitis.

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