What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Even though it has the word “acid” in its name, Hyaluronic Acid is very different from other acids. Unlike other acids, it doesn’t cause the skin to peel or become irritated. Instead, it acts like a sponge, drawing water and moisture into the skin.

Its primary function is to provide lubrication and hydrate the tissue. This is thanks to its ability to hold up to a thousand times its own weight in water.

Hyaluronic Acid is found abundantly in eye fluids and joints, as well as in the skin. The body naturally produces hyaluronic acid from sugar molecules. Because it is composed of sugars, it is sticky and slippery. As a long molecular chain, it binds water throughout the connective tissue, allowing hyaluronic acid to act as a cushion and lubricant in joints and tissues.

In the human body, hydration levels decrease with age, lifestyle, diet, and water intake. Reduced skin hydration leads to a loss of elasticity, increased wrinkles, dullness, and even pigmentation. At this point, hyaluronic acid helps revive the skin, reduce wrinkles, and diminish spots. In addition, well-hydrated skin balances sebum production, which helps reduce blackheads and acne.

Hyaluronic acid works best on slightly damp skin. This helps lock in external moisture and plump the skin with regular use. On very dry skin, however, it can draw water out of the skin, making dryness worse.

Hyaluronic acid also has the ability to carry other acids deeper into the skin. Therefore, it’s important to pay attention to how you use it with other acids in your skincare routine. For example, when combined with Vitamin C serums, hyaluronic acid can enhance the effects of Vitamin C.

For healthy skin, external hydration alone isn’t enough—you must also hydrate from the inside. This can be achieved with a balanced diet and proper daily water intake.

Adding hyaluronic acid–rich foods to your diet can boost your skin’s hydration. Foods like potatoes, spinach, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, pumpkin, lettuce, peas, beans, soybeans, soy products, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, as well as chicken and chicken broth are great options.

To enhance radiance and achieve plumper, glowing skin, nourish your skin from the inside while also supporting it with hyaluronic acid–based serums and creams on the outside.

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