Do you dream of skin that is super soft, smooth and plump? The key ingredient that you need to add to your daily routine is hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid is not just a trend, but one of the best skincare ingredients you can use to boost your skin health.

In this article, we’ll see all about this super cosmetic ingredient, which naturally forms a part of your skin’s youth supporting matrix.

What is hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a clear gooey substance that naturally occurrs in your body—scientifically called glycosaminoglycan; it’s mainly found in the skin, eyes, and connective tissues. This moisturizing jelly keeps your tissues lubricated, moist and plump.

Made from a bio-fermentation of yeast, hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. The lower molecular weight ingredient penetrates deep into the dermis, binding water to the layers of skin cells. Whilst the higher molecular weight ingredient sits on the surface of the skin, acting as a humectant to fix moisture onto the skins surface. 

One gram of hyaluronic acid can hold up to six liters of water and helps to regulate moisture within the cells. Likewise, it acts as a humectant drawing water from the air to boost hydration on the skins surface.

Being a potent antioxidant, it shields and gently protects the skin from the harmful free radicals. It has a host of beauty benefits including anti-aging, wound healing, moisturizing, increased skin elasticity as well as treating facial redness and eczema.

Here’s a low down of the beauty benefits of hyaluronic acid

Perfect ingredient for any skin type

Hyaluronic acid is a very gentle ingredient that is well accepted by any skin type from dry to blemish prone and sensitive.  Dry and dehydrated skin is more prone to fine lines and wrinkles and can often have a dull appearance, feeling tight and rough to the touch – this is where hyaluronic acid steps in.

This super ingredient provides unparalleled moisture enhancement revitalizing inner and outer layers of skin to give a softer, smoother, and radiant look and feel. It can equally help with blemish prone or sensitive skin due to its natural calming and soothing benefits. 

Plays the role of a humectant

Hydration is essential for radiant, glowing skin. Poorly hydrated skin fails to perform the natural skin functions like regeneration and detoxification. Hyaluronic acid is hygroscopic, meaning it acts like a sponge absorbing moisture from the air and fixing it onto the surface of the skin, replenishing your skin with vital hydration and boosting skin health. In an environment like the UAE where the weather can be humid, this proves to be a phenomenal ingredient.  Try our Fountain of youth face cream with is packed with high and low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid – a perfect day or night cream to nourish and hydrate all skin types.

Tighter skin tone

As you age, your skin loses its elasticity and hyaluronic acid so it is important to use topical products containing hyaluronic acid to help tighten and lift skin, aiding in collagen synthesis and promoting a more youthful appearance.

In a recent research study, scientists found that smaller molecules of hyaluronic acid can penetrate the skin, and reduce the depth of wrinkles, increase elasticity around the eye and significantly increase the moisture of the skin.

At Shirley Conlon Organics we use both the high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid in our products to ensure hydration on the skins surface and deep within the dermis. Shirley Conlon Organics Eye Cream is a nourishing, potent, and dual-action cream highly suitable for the delicate eye area. It helps to reduce dark circles, redness, and puffiness. The unique combination of hyaluronic acid, Coenzyme Q10, and Peruvian herb helps to reduce fine lines and relaxes facial muscles.

Smoother texture

Hyaluronic acid acts as a humectant, pulling moisture from the air and fixing it onto the skin’s surface. When your skin is moisturized and nourished, it looks smooth and plump and is soft to the touch.

It is also the perfect ingredient to reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, creating a plumping effect. When your skin is hydrated and protected, it enhances skin cell production – as your skin is not fighting against dehydration and pollutants. This leads to a well-nourished and soft skin.

You can naturally increase the quantity and quality of hyaluronic acid production in your body by consuming bone broth, soy beans, starchy root vegetables, citrus fruits, leafy greens and off course supplements.