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The Truth About Hyaluronic Acid

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In the body:

HA is considered a carbohydrate and molecular “goo.” It exists in the skin tissues, connective tissues, and synovial fluid that lubricates our joints. HA helps our body retain moisture. Larger HA particles seem to support immune function and wound healing, smaller ones seem to support anti-inflammation. Our HA production and molecule size declines and breakdown increases with age. This can potentially lead to things like fine lines, wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, and joint pain.

In skincare:

HA is considered a humectant (attracts water), used to pull water into the deep layers of the skin to increase moisture.

Some interesting tidbits about HA:

💨Many use HA incorrectly. In dry climates, the natural lack of moisture may cause HA to pull moisture from the deep layers of the skin — the opposite of the intended goal.

⚛️External HA may not work as well as the HA produced by the body. Synthetically-produced HA molecules may not be efficiently absorbed and are rapidly degraded on the skin surface.(Artemis)

🐟HA used to be extracted from rooster combs, but is now made by fermenting bacteria on tuna-viscera residue and mussel-processing wastewater.(Artemis)

❔HA is hypothesized to be involved in cancer acceleration, but more conclusive research needs to be done. (Pickart)

SO, what are the alternatives?

💧Consume / take nutrients that help the body produce or preserve HA:

✨Vitamin C

✨Magnesium

✨Zinc

✨Naringenin

💧Consume foods high in hyaluronic acid / supportive to its production:

✨Bone broth

✨Organ meats

✨Fruits

✨Root vegetables

✨Seaweed

✨Dark chocolate

✨Properly-prepared leafy greens

✨Properly-prepared beans

✨Seaweed

💧When using HA products, apply to wet or damp skin to prevent the humectifying properties from over-drying the skin.

What HA-supportive foods do you like to eat? Comment below.

This post comes from a place of genuine curiosity. I am not a skincare expert. The intention is to share information — and that’s it. It’s not an opinion piece, recommendation, or a statement against any particular beauty brand. Do with this information what you will and what works for you.

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Perugini, V. 13 Foods High in Hyaluronic Acid and Why You Need Them. Retrieved from: https://nutritionyoucanuse.com/13-foods-high-in-hyaluronic-acid.

 

Pickart, L. Hyaluronic Acid Increases Cancer. Retrieved from: https://reverseskinaging.com/hyaluronic_acid_increases_cancer.html.

 

Seufferlein, T. Ducreux, M. Hidalgo, M. Prager, G. (2018). More than a Gel & Hyaluronic Acid, a Central Component in the Microenvironment of Pancreatic Cancer. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325329327_More_than_a_Gel_Hyaluronic_Acid_a_Central_Component_in_the_Microenvironment_of_Pancreatic_Cancer.

 

Villett, M. (2019). Hyaluronic Acid: What It Is, What It Can Do for Your Skin and the Best Products to Try Now. Retrieved from: https://theskincareedit.com/hyaluronic-acid.

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