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Hyaluronic Acid - the anti aging nutrient?

Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate, is now widely available in supplements, skin creams and even injectables. But, is it the magical ingredient that appears to be on every skin manufacturers list and on every practitioner’s list of must have supplements? What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a gel-like water holding molecule that is the space filler and cushioning agent in all mammals.  HA cushions joints, nerves, hydrates skin and hair, and fills the eye.  Although originally discovered in 1934 by Karl Meyer, HA gained momentum only after a visit by a reporter to a Japanese...

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How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Your Skin

HA is a natural substance found in great abundance in young skin. As we age, the presence of HA in the skin decreases, leaving the skin dry and wrinkled. Over time, free radicals - produced mostly through exposure to pollutants and sunlight - destroy the HA in the skin, so it is critical to replenish the supply by using premium, high molecular weight, hyaluronic acid skin care products. When applied to the skin, Hyaluronic acid forms a barrier similar to the way it naturally holds water in the intercellular matrix of the skin. Due to this, HA is a perfect...

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