The benefits and side effects of hyaluronic acid
It is almost ineffable, Hy-a-Lu-Ron acid, and it sounds rather chemical, but hyaluronic acid is a very effective, natural substance that can do a lot of good for your skin.
What is it?
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that naturally occurs in large quantities in different parts of our body, such as connective tissue, cartilage, nerve tissue and in the substance between our cells. It can retain an enormous amount of water, and that is exactly what you are trying to achieve with your skin care. However, this is also the most challenging part. Your skin is lipophile, which means that it easily allows fats, but it is not hydrophilic, so water is not easily absorbed by your skin. Understandable, otherwise you would look like a Michelin doll every time you take a nice bath.
How does hyaluronic acid work?
Because hyaluronic acid can retain so much moisture - 1 gram can retain more than 6 liters of water - it is an ideal addition to a cream. The fats in the cream put the moisture into the skin and hyaluronic acid retains it. A hydrated skin looks softer and smoother and is associated with a healthy skin condition.
How is the acid made?
In the past, hyaluronic acid was extracted from rooster combs. Nowadays, fortunately, a vegetable variant is usually used. The hyaluronic acid in the products of chicory skincare is of course free of animal material. It is derived from sugars after a bio -fermentation process and has the same molecular structure and positive properties.
Can it help or cause acne?
One of the most frequently asked questions about hyaluronic acid is its influence on acne. Because the body produces hyaluronic acid, there are rarely cases of allergies or other unnatural reactions when using products that contain it.
Hyaluronic acid does not cause acne!
Which hyaluronic acid is the best for the face?
With Chicory Skincare we use it in all our creams. Our products are 100% natural, vegan And not tested on animals, so you know that what you put on your skin is healthy and beneficial for you. Because it has such a beneficial effect and helps enormously with dry skin or the recovery of the skin balance, we have added hyaluronic acid to all our creams (Nourishing Facial Cream, Refreshing Eye Cream, Nourishing Day Cream SPF30, Tinted Day Cream). Logical, right?
Do you want to know which products are best for you? Plan a free online skin consultation with Caroline.
