Hyaluronic acid is an incredibly popular ingredient in Asian skincare, particularly in Korea and Japan. This hero ingredient is one of the gentlest things you can apply to your skin. Religious use of skin care with hyaluronic acid can dramatically improve the look of skin.

In today’s Pampering101 we’re going to talk about this ingredient that is basically magic.

1. Hyaluronic acid is natural. Found in our skin tissues, hyaluronic acid is naturally-occurring substance known as a ‘glycosaminoglycan’ that regulates cell renewal and maintain skin’s hydration and elasticity. It attracts water to the skin and and keeps water in one place—which attracts moisture to your skin.

This ingredient is able to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, thus producing amazing benefits for dehydrated skin.

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Image: Clinicians.com

2. It disappear as we age. As we get older, the amount of hyaluronic acid in the body decreases. Our body stops producing as much hyaluronic acid as it used to, that’s why people’s skin dries and wrinkles as they get older.

3. It works on all skin types. Regardless of what the skin types, hyaluronic acid can be universally used.

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4. Hyaluronic acid can be used to combat wrinkles. If you want to reduce facial wrinkles and lines, hyaluronic acid may be a good choice because of its compatibility with the human body.

As an injectable, hyaluronic acid works as a plumper to firm up your skin surface and smooth out fine lines. Because it is already naturally present in our bodies, hyaluronic acid is a safer alternative to synthetic ingredients and is less likely to be rejected as a foreign substance.

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