The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

As you age, your natural levels of hyaluronic acid drop — which is why replenishing them via skin care products formulated with the ingredient can be so beneficial. Below, find three benefits to take note of.

1. Hyaluronic Acid Adds Moisture to the Skin

Hyaluronic acid boosts your skin’s moisture retention. You’ll want to keep your skin hydrated, because youthful-looking skin maintains its glowing, dewy appearance thanks to moisture, according to research published by the National Institutes of Health. In other words, skin aging has a lot to do with loss of moisture — and remember, oily skin needs moisture, too.

2. Hyaluronic Acid Reduces the Look of Wrinkles

Remember that moisture we mentioned? Well, it can also help with the appearance of wrinkles. Since the key to maintaining youthful skin is hydration, it makes sense that applying products formulated with hyaluronic acid moisturizes and makes wrinkles less noticeable. According to the NCBI, hyaluronic acid is often used in products designed to address fine lines and wrinkles.

3. Hyaluronic Acid Improves the Skin’s Elasticity

Hyaluronic acid helps the skin stretch and flex. Skin elasticity refers to the skin’s ability to stretch and then snap back into shape, and a loss of that elasticity can make your skin look saggy, so hyaluronic acid helps maintain and restore that stretchiness. 

Source: L'Oréal