Hyaluronic acid is a part of the glycoconjugates and it is also added pure and concentrated to the formulation of the skin care solutions. It is a glycosaminoglycan present in the intracellular matrix of skin (between dermal cells) where it has a protective, structure regulating and shock-absorbing role.

Hyaluronic Acid is commonly found in the joints, the lower layers of skin, the umbilical cord and in foetal skin.

Medical grade Hyaluronic Acid is commonly used to reduce the formation of post-operative adhesions, as a viscoelastic element in intra-ocular surgery, also as a synovial substitute fluid; and is used to facilitate the healing and rejuvenation of post-surgery scars.

The special characteristics of Hyaluronic Acid make it the ideal moisturizer. Hyaluronic Acid plays a crucial role in tissue hydration, lubrication and cellular tasks, and is capable of hold more water than any other natural substance. Its unmatched hydrating properties result in elevated smoothness, softening and reduced wrinkles.

Hyaluronic Acid has also shown excellent results in the minimizing of dryness, itching and burning of the skin. It offers a perfect environment for the production of new cells and healing after skin peeling.

Hyaluronic Acid is an important component of the extra-cellular matrix that engulfs quickly dividing cells. It has been shown to be an integral part in the rapid and scar-less wound healing observed in foetal and neonatal tissues. In addition to this, the cellular processes precipitated by Hyaluronic Acid are integral to the seemingly magical biochemistry of fetal development.

It is well known that foetal tissues contain large amounts of Hyaluronic Acid and that decreasing Hyaluronic Acid content relates with aging and wrinkling. Therefore any practical attempts to prolong and recapture youth by revitalizing flawed tissue must include this molecule.

Within the Skin

About 15 percent of your body weight is attributed to the skin! About half of all the Hyaluronic Acid (HA) found in your body is in the skin. Young people have a lot more HA in their skin than older people and therefore have less wrinkles. As we age, we don't synthesize this fluid as much as younger people do so it is very important to youthful looking skin to supply the skin with Hyaluronic Acid.

Today we know that Hyaluronic Acid is just as important (if not more important) than Collagen. Collagen maintains the skin robust but HA maintains the Collagen healthy. Think of Collagen as a rubber band that can stretch much longer - about 1.000.000 times longer than its original length. Keep doing that and pretty soon that rubber band will get out of shape and won't stretch anymore. This is what occurs to the Collagen in your skin if it isn't nourished. Think of that rubber band being stretched in a solution of oil so that its capability to revert back to its size is boosted. Then make that comparison to Hyaluronic Acid in the skin so that the Collagen is always immersed in this beneficial gel like substance - Hyaluronic Acid. Your skin can stay young and smooth and elastic if it has elevated concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid.