What is hyaluronic acid?

Naturally present in our skin tissues, hyaluronic acid diminishes over time. Today, many dietary supplements contain it, and it can also be found in some anti-aging creams. Here's everything you need to know about hyaluronic acid.

What exactly is hyaluronic acid?

Discovered in 1934, hyaluronic acid is a molecule derived from the carbohydrate family. Naturally present in skin tissues, it was initially extracted from rooster combs, but this process has now given way to biotechnological synthesis, a safer, less expensive method that offers a better yield.

 Hyaluronic acid preserves the tone and elasticity of your skin and helps combat external aggressors that accelerate the premature aging of our cells. The amount of hyaluronic acid in our bodies decreases with age and in response to external aggressors (UV rays, environmental pollution, etc.). It is estimated that a child has twice as much hyaluronic acid as a 50-year-old adult.

Today, hyaluronic acid is used in cosmetics for its hydrating and plumping properties. This humectant is capable of attracting and retaining a large amount of water deep within the skin. Furthermore, depending on its molecular weight, hyaluronic acid penetrates the skin to varying depths, and its benefits differ accordingly.

What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid for your skin?

Hyaluronic acid is currently very popular in the formulation of anti-aging cosmetic products. However, it would be a shame to consider this active ingredient only for its plumping action, as its range of applications is much broader. Indeed, you can use hyaluronic acid to:

• Repair and strengthen the skin barrier: If your epidermis is damaged, bacteria and chemicals can penetrate and easily damage the deeper layers of your skin. The first signs of this problem are skin that feels tight, itchy, flaky, or dull. By adding hyaluronic acid to your routine, you will restore your epidermis's hydration while strengthening your skin's hydrolipidic film.
• Maintaining plump skin: a plumping anti-aging serum formulated with hyaluronic acid helps retain water in the dermis, thus generating the bouncy appearance of the face;
• Filling in wrinkles and fine lines: an anti-aging serum formulated with hyaluronic acid is an effective barrier against tissue dehydration. Acting on the surface of the skin, it mixes with water to fill the intercellular spaces and skin breaks, responsible for wrinkles and fine lines;
• Promoting healing: applying hyaluronic acid to wounds or damaged tissues helps accelerate skin healing;
• To calm and soothe inflammation, superficial burns and irritations of fragile skin;
• To regain elastic and supple skin: like collagen, hyaluronic acid is the ideal ally to reactivate the skin's elasticity and tone.

Its dangers

Hyaluronic acid is safe in most cases, since our body contains it naturally.
Only hyaluronic acid injections sometimes cause problems, but they are not harmful to your health. However, some people may develop allergies following a hyaluronic acid injection.

In this situation, itching may develop and the skin may become sensitive, sometimes leading to small bruises and redness. Fortunately, the problem usually resolves itself naturally after just a few days.

How is hyaluronic acid used?

In cosmetic medicine?

Thanks to its reputation for its anti-aging action, the use of hyaluronic acid is now widespread and can be found in our daily cosmetic products, from day creams to serums and eye contour treatments.

There are two types of hyaluronic acid that do not penetrate the skin in the same way and have different effects:

• High molecular weight hyaluronic acid. Too thick to penetrate the skin deeply, it simply retains water on its surface for a nourishing and softening effect. This type of acid is ideal for smoothing fine lines and improving hydration in younger skin;
• Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. This second type of active ingredient has the ability to penetrate deep into the layers of the epidermis. Its plumping action effectively combats skin aging.

In food?

Dietary supplements based on hyaluronic acid can be taken in addition to cosmetic treatments to potentiate their action and redensify the dermis deep down.

When ingested orally, hyaluronic acid helps to compensate for the loss of production by the body and helps to limit the signs of skin aging.

In aesthetic medicine?

In aesthetic medicine, hyaluronic acid is mainly used in the form of injections, to fill volume losses in the skin or to deeply rehydrate the skin.

There are two types of injection:

• Cross-linked hyaluronic acid is particularly popular on: nasolabial folds, which run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the lips, and marionette lines, located on each side of the mouth;
• The skin booster, which deeply hydrates the skin and gives it a smoother and firmer appearance.

Is hyaluronic acid suitable for all skin types?

Hyaluronic acid is one of the best-tolerated active ingredients, regardless of your skin type. Here are its benefits, depending on your skin concerns.

For skin prone to aging

Hyaluronic acid is an exceptional ally for delaying skin aging and minimizing the signs of aging. It stimulates collagen production, which helps to firm your skin. Furthermore, hyaluronic acid smooths wrinkles and fine lines while strengthening the skin and protecting it from environmental damage.

For oily, blemish-prone, or combination skin

Exposed to UV rays, pollution, and particles, young skin is prone to dehydration. Therefore, it needs hydration to prevent excess sebum. Thanks to hyaluronic acid, sebum production is regulated, thus reducing shine.

For dry skin

Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates your skin and, most importantly, improves its texture. It also strengthens your skin barrier. This allows the skin to retain more water, preventing dehydration.

For dull skin

When skin lacks moisture, it is unable to effectively combat oxidative stress, which dulls the complexion. Hyaluronic acid strengthens the skin barrier, enabling it to defend itself against external aggressors that diminish its radiance.

How to choose your hyaluronic acid product?

You now know the essentials about hyaluronic acid and its benefits for your skin. We understand that finding the right products for your needs can be difficult, and to guide you in choosing your facial care products, we invite you to discover the mysterious range from the Garancia laboratory . The products in this range help to firm your skin, giving it a more youthful appearance!

The “Mysterious Plumping” serum, an ultra-concentrated anti-aging serum

For 15 years, the flagship product of the mysterious range, the [MYSTERIOUS Replumping] from Laboratoire Garancia, has been revolutionizing French cosmetics.

This firming anti-aging treatment plumps and strengthens skin tissue while reducing the appearance of wrinkles caused by age, expression, and dehydration.

Hyaluronic acid and Venomlift Peptide*, inspired by the power of snake venom, make it an essential part of your daily routine.

Your anti-aging day emulsion: the "Mysterious Thousand and One Days Emulsion"

Ideal for combination to oily skin, the active ingredients in this airy , anti-aging day emulsion [MYSTERIOUS Thousand and One Days] offer numerous benefits for your skin, including:

• Reduce the appearance of all types of wrinkles: age, dehydration, expression;
• Redensify it;
• To firm it up;
• The lifter.

The duo of creams “Mysterious Thousand and One Nights” and “Mysterious Thousand and One Days”

The day cream, [MYSTERIOUS Thousand and One Days] actively fights against all types of wrinkles and its unique texture is ideal for dry to normal skin.

[MYSTERIOUS Arabian Nights] is an anti-wrinkle night cream whose active ingredients relax the micro-contractions that form under your skin and cause wrinkles. Incorporating it into your evening routine allows your skin to be deeply relaxed.

*Biomimetic