Hyaluronic acid: what are the benefits and where is it found?

How to use hyaluronic acid at home

Procedures and cosmetics can be quite expensive, so many women resort to using homemade cosmetics. To do this, you will need to purchase sodium hyaluronate powder at the pharmacy and prepare a solution for external use.

To do this, you need to dilute 2 g of the active substance in 30 ml of warm drinking water. leave to infuse for 40-60 minutes. The finished solution can be used as a cream. It should be applied to previously cleansed skin. Apply any other anti-aging product of similar effect on top.

Nutritional supplements

You can also help the body produce the required amount of hyaluronic acids with the help of dietary supplements. “I would like to note that preparations with hyaluronic acid in ampoules (injections) act immediately, but tangible results after taking special tablets with the same acid will be visible after 2.5-3 months,” says Fatima Kulchieva. — First, the body is restored from the inside, and then the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails only improves. Before using hyaluronic acid preparations orally, it is recommended to consult an endocrinologist and gastroenterologist to exclude contraindications. Our natural desire to be beautiful and look younger should not harm our health.” Read about the benefits and harms of food additives here.

Question answer

Hyaluronic acid is an essential element for maintaining youth, beauty and health. With age, the natural synthesis of this component decreases, causing dry skin, the formation of wrinkles and other signs of aging.

It is impossible to answer this question precisely. Of course, the manufacturer promises a colossal effect after using such products, and you can find many rave reviews online (perhaps many of them were purchased). But in reality it is not possible to achieve a radical transformation. Many ladies notice a slight improvement in their appearance, but pills will not be able to remove wrinkles or tighten sagging skin.

For this purpose, contour plastic surgery, mesotherapy, and biorevitalization are performed. There are also non-injection methods. For example, laser biorevitalization. In this case, the laser helps the hyaluronic acid molecules penetrate the dermis. This is also an effective method, which has its own nuances.

Strengthen the barrier

“Another important point is the condition of the skin barrier,” continues Elena Arabian. — In patients with chronic rosacea, transepidermal water loss is very pronounced, which leads to increased inflammatory response, degradation of the intercellular matrix and collagen structures — this contributes to early skin aging. The vast majority of people suffering from rosacea have sensitive skin, so they need adequate daily skin care. These products are based on caffeine, which improves microcirculation, glycerretinic acid derivatives, which restore the skin barrier, and sun protection.

How to preserve hyaluronate reserves in the body

By consuming the above products, you cannot be sure that hyaluronic acid will be absorbed in full. To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to provide the tissue with microelements and vitamins. They help synthesize hyaluronate reserves. Among the vitamins, the following substances are useful:

• Rutin . It is found in cherries, apples, grapes, citrus fruits, and green tea. There is vitamin P in garlic, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, and buckwheat.
• Ascorbic acid . Vitamin C is found in vegetables and greens.
• Collagen . Present in carrots, cranberries, spinach, beef, persimmons, corn, egg yolks and pumpkin.

For natural acid production, you can use gelatin. Jelly made from fruits, vegetables and fish have medicinal properties. It is recommended to take 5 mg of gelatin every day for a month, and the result will not be long in coming.

Hydro reserve

The hydroreserve (bio-reinforcement) technique is based on the introduction of special skin boosters under the skin, the main task of which is to restore the water balance of cells, regenerate the structure of the skin, and ensure antioxidant status.

Skinboosters are based on hyaluronic acid, which helps normalize tissue respiration, moisturize the deep layers of the skin, and enhance metabolic processes. The active components present in the preparations have a complex effect188:

• restore damaged cells;
• help speed up rehabilitation after aesthetic procedures;
• optimize work and mitigate the effects of botulinum toxin.

The preparations can be used for any skin type. Skinbooster not only fills subcutaneous voids, but also heals the skin from the inside. It stimulates the long-term production of hyaluronic acid, which in turn has a beneficial effect on problem skin.188

But for hydroreservoir, as for other injection procedures, there are a number of restrictions. The procedure cannot be performed if the following conditions are present:

• ARVI;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• blood clotting disorder;
• pregnancy, lactation;
• autoimmune diseases;
• open wounds, infections in the injection area;

Skinboosters, which are used to create a hydraulic reserve, have high biological compatibility. They are produced biotechnologically, which minimizes the risk of allergic reactions to protein components.

Often, preparations for hydro reserves do not require preliminary testing, because they are perceived by the body as a related substance. Due to their high biological compatibility, the active substances do not cause immune or allergic reactions.

Hyaluronate in rose hips

Rose hips have healing properties due to their unique composition. A decoction of them helps strengthen the immune system. It is successfully used for the following problems:

• prostate adenoma;
• kidney disease;
• flu;
• cholecystitis;
• gastrointestinal pathologies;
• high pressure.

Rose hips contain:

• vitamins A, B, C, E and K;
• calcium;
• iron;
• manganese;
• silicon;
• vegetable protein;
• pectins;
• essential oils.

This product has wound-healing, restorative and tonic properties. It fights the signs of vitamin deficiency and speeds up metabolism.

To cook rosehip compote, it is recommended to do the following:

• rinse 100 g of dry fruits under running water;
• heat 1 liter of water in a saucepan;
• pour boiling water over the rose hips;
• cook for about 5 minutes;
• cover the container with a lid.

After about 5 hours, the drink is ready. It is permissible to add honey and a slice of lemon to it.

Biorevitalization procedure

The biorevitalization procedure, in which hyaluronic acid is directly injected, is also quite popular. This is one of the types of mesotherapy. During biorevitalization, it is not a therapeutic gel with a special composition that is introduced, but almost pure hyaluronic acid.

The structure of the drug is identical to the acid produced by the human body. The injection can help the cells begin to independently produce elastin fibers, collagen, and hyaluronic acid itself. The results obtained last longer than conventional mesotherapy, but the cost is correspondingly higher.

Mesotherapy procedure

The mesotherapy procedure is very popular among women. A drug containing hyaluron, vitamin, peptides and other drugs is injected into problem areas of the skin. As a result, the required volume and rejuvenation effect is achieved. The main function of mesotherapy is moisture retention and rejuvenation effect.

After the procedure, the skin becomes smooth and moisturized. The duration of the result obtained depends on the injection zone. For example, if this is a moving part of the face (lips, eyebrow area), then the effect of the drug will be less than if the composition is injected into the area under the eyes or nasolabial folds. When the effect is lost, you can undergo a new procedure. How much the procedure will cost depends on the initial state of the skin, what composition is used and in what quantity. Mesotherapy is carried out using a local anesthetic cream that relieves pain during the injection process. In our clinic, doctors use high-quality anesthesia (painkillers), which allows you to almost completely get rid of unpleasant sensations.

Changing lip volume

With the help of injections of drugs containing hyaluronic acid, you can achieve significant changes in appearance. The most popular procedure in aesthetic medicine is changing the volume and shape of the lips.

This service is used not only by young women who want to make their lips more sexy, but by people of all ages who are faced with the following problems:

• purse string wrinkles;
• drooping corners of the mouth;
• disproportion;
• curvature of the lip line.

Using hyaluronic acid, you can change the shape of your cheeks, cheekbones or chin, which makes your facial features more harmonious.

Hyaluronic acid is superior to other drugs for increasing lip volume and has the following advantages:

• naturalness _ After the procedure, the lips become voluminous, but without excessive plumpness, and their contour is clearer;
• facial expressions are not disturbed;
• there are no complications , because hyaluronic acid is as friendly as possible to the body;
• rejuvenation of the skin of the lips occurs due to the stimulating effect on metabolic processes.

Contraindications for use

Sodium hyaluronate is a natural constituent of the skin. At the same time, its analogue of animal or chemical origin may be added to cosmetic products; accordingly, an allergic reaction may occur to this component.

Also, products based on sodium salt are not recommended:

• while expecting a child;

• during lactation;
• during exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• in the presence of inflammatory processes on the skin;
• after chemical peeling.

Self-prepared masks and creams must be checked for allergic reactions. In addition, it is recommended to comply with all proportions specified in the recipes so as not to exceed the permissible percentage of hyaluronate indicated for home use - no more than 2%.

Properly selected cosmetics based on sodium hyaluronate will help preserve the youth and beauty of the skin, moisturize the epidermis, and protect against external adverse factors.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

Cream with sodium hyaluronate

To make homemade cream you will need the following:

• hyaluronate powder – 5 g;
• distilled water;
• face cream suitable for your skin type;
• any vegetable oil;
• essential oil;
• liquid vitamins A and E.

The main component is mixed with water (20–30 ml) until a homogeneous consistency without lumps is formed, and put in the cold for several hours. Then add 1 tsp. selected cream and 2 drops. vegetable and essential oils, vitamins. The mass is thoroughly mixed. If the mixture turns out to be runny, you can add a little more of the chosen cream.

Sea buckthorn, olive, linseed, and essential oils such as ylang-ylang, bergamot, geranium, and rose are suitable as vegetable oils. The finished cream must be transferred to a clean pasteurized jar and closed with a lid. The product should be stored in the refrigerator, but no more than 4 days. It is recommended to use homemade cream at night on the face, neck and décolleté. Course – 10 days.

Please note that before using the product you should do an allergy test by applying it to sensitive areas of the skin.

Sodium hyaluronate is a must in facial cosmetics.

If the product is allergenic, it should not be used. You can also add sodium salt to your favorite cream before applying it: 1-2 drops. liquid emulsion for 1 serving of cream.

Benefits of using sodium hyaluronate

The main property of sodium salt is to retain moisture in the skin structure and attract it from the external environment, which generally has a beneficial effect.

This:

• helps moisturize the skin;
• stimulates the work of fibroblasts;
• slows down the natural aging process;
• prevents the formation of wrinkles, smoothes out shallow ones;
• eliminates inflammatory processes in acne and acne;
• delivers nutrients to the deep layers of the epidermis;

• protects the skin from adverse environmental influences.

Sodium hyaluronate mask

Recipes for face masks with sodium hyaluronate:

1. Dilute 2 g of powder of the main component with 1 tbsp. distilled water until smooth. Apply to skin and leave until completely absorbed.
2. Mix 1 g of hyaluronate with 30 g of nicotinic acid, dilute with distilled water to form sour cream. Apply to problem areas and wait until completely dry.
3. Mix 30 g of quinine, 2 g of sodium salt powder, 30 g of zinc oxide, 45 g of glycerin. Dilute the mixture with water and leave until thick. Apply to face and wait until completely dry.
4. Mix 3 beaten egg whites with 25 ml of lemon juice, add the zest of 2 small lemons, 40 g of oatmeal, 3 g of hyaluronate. It is recommended to remove the remaining mask with a warm compress.
5. 1 g of powder of the main component, 0.5 tbsp. distilled water, 0.5 tsp. glycerin, 1 green tea bag, 3 drops. lavender oils. You need to boil water and brew green tea in it, let it cool. Add powder, mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Pour the resulting mixture into a bottle and shake everything well. Apply to face and leave until completely absorbed.

It is recommended to make masks no more than 1–2 times per week for 10–12 weeks.