A CLOSER LOOK: HYALURONIC ACID
It’s the buzzworthy ingredient we keep hearing about: hyaluronic acid (HA). But what is it and why should we be looking for skincare containing it? CVLUX takes a closer look.
“Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring component that we find in various parts of our body. Within the skin, it is critical in keeping our skin hydrated,” explains board-certified Oculoplastic Surgeon and Founder of Skinuva™ skincare, Dr. Christopher Zoumalan (www.drchristopherzoumalan.com). “It is not really an acid, but rather a gel-like molecule that helps to hold water.”
How does retaining water help your skin? It’s all about hydration, creating that flawlessly dewy look we all want.
“Because of its stunning capacity to attract and hold 1,000-times its weight in water, HA makes the skin plump, supple, and hydrated,” shares Dr. Marie Hayag, board-certified Dermatologist and Founder of 5th Avenue Aesthetics (www.mariehayagmd.com). “It also supports skin elasticity and collagen production, thus contributing to a youthful complexion.”
Some top picks for HA formulas include the Saffron & Sage Skin Clarify Hypoallergenic Gel Cleanser—it is crafted with an aloe vera juice base, hyaluronic acid, radish root, and Saffron & Sage’s signature squalane oil blend to soothe and soften.
For an at-home treatment option, Inna Organic offers their Myrrh Deep Moisturizing Facial Mask—made from certified-organic cotton and woven into a soft, comfortable sheet mask. This deluxe material soaks up the potent botanical serum, so not a single drop is wasted. It softens skin and delivers intense hydration with a blend of traditional purifying and detoxifying ingredients, like myrrh essential oil and clary sage extract.
You can also find HA in Dr. Zoumalan’s Skinuva™ Scar serum. “I selected hyaluronic acid as one of our ingredients, as it can help keep the healing scar effectively hydrated during the healing process,” he adds.
Gigi Chirinos and Rory Semple are the founders of new skincare brand, Overt. Overt is a different kind of skincare company that’s transforming the industry through transparency, efficacy, and charity. The collection includes The Hydrator, an organic hyaluronic acid serum that absorbs quickly and leaves your skin happy—never oily.
HA is not just a topical beauty wonder—it is something that can be taken internally, too.
“Hyaluronic acid can be found in supplements that work to improve the skin,” says Janna Ronert, Founder of Image Skincare and Co-Founder of Hush & Hush. “Internally, it helps to lubricate joints while also working from the inside out to keep the skin moist and plump and reduce the look of wrinkles.” You can spot HA in her powerful 4-in-1 anti-aging skin supplement TimeCapsule®. Ronert’s line Hush & Hush takes this one step further even using HA in the hair growth supplement DeeplyRooted®.
“Hyaluronic acid can be used for any skin type and in anyone who needs moisture, which is everyone,” concludes Dr. Hayag. “With aging, low intakes of water, and our busy schedule, who doesn’t need it?”
SHOP THE FEATURE
1. Saffron & Sage Skin Clarify Hypoallergenic Gel Cleanser $48.00 from www.saffronandsageskin.com 2. Inna Organic Myrrh Deep Moisturizing Facial Mask $44.95 for 5 from www.amazon.com 3. Skinuva™ Scar $85.00 from www.skinuva.com 4. Overt The Hydrator $39.00 from www.overtskincare.com 5. Hush & Hush DeeplyRooted® $75.00 from www.hushandhush.com
Beauty Editor Jessica McCafferty
