Over the years, hyaluaronic acid (also known as HA) has been used to prevent wrinkles in many beauty products. But the word “acid” can scare a few people - especially if many people are not aware of it’s benefits. It’s also been known that hyaluronic acid remains a well kept secret among experts within the skin-care industry.
When I think of “acid” I usually think of chemicals and harshness. And who would want to put that on their face? When in reality, they are perfectly safe and there is little irritation.
HA is a key component of collagen that is normally produce in the skin and joints of the body. Collagen is what gives skin it’s volume and fullness. But as we age, collagen production decreases.
The good news is that it’s possible to replace and help the body’s own production of HA. The common ways are through applying regular topical creams or serum, injections, and diet.
But not all creams (beauty products) are made the same way. Some may contain just 1% of HA and claim they have HA. Kinerase makes a cream that is 25% HA, but it is very expensive at $75 per oz. Maybe better for mature skin. I want to start out using the ones made by Source Naturals with 10% HA, they are about $11 to $20 per oz. If you do not have deep wrinkles, then a 10% HA application should be fine.
As for injections, HA has been very good in providing relief of joint pain, especially in the knee (knee osteoarthritis).
