Moisturizer Ingredients In Skin Care Products: humectant

Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid (a.k.a. cyclic hydroxy acid) is a component of all connective tissue whose function moisture retention, lubrication and cushion. HA occurs naturally in the deeper layers of our skin (dermis connective tissue). It helps to keep skin smooth and “plump” through its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water that is virtually unmatched in hydrating the skin which, in turn, resulting in increased smoothness, softening, elasticity and decreased facial wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid also supports the formation and maintenance of collagen, an important connective tissue. It also lubricates the joints, improves eye-sight. HA plays a critical role in the rapid repair of wounds and other skin conditions. Hyaluronic acid maintains the integrity of the connective tissue because it is a source of manganese and glucosomine.

As we get older our bodies produce less and less hyaluronic acid. The drop in HA starts at around the age of 18-20 years. But after the age of 40 the down slide becomes apparent. Skin starts to lose its elasticity and lines and wrinkles appear.

Avon’s Bo-Hylurox is trademarked variants of hyaluronic acid (a.k.a. sodium hyalurate, sodium hyaluronate).

Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid). The natural occurring substance in skin that first attracts, then locks water in the dermis, giving skin its thickness and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and lines. It can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water. The “non-oil” component to the skin’s natural moisturizing mechanism. As we age, our skin’s overall water content, which plumps skin and makes lines less visible, and its hyaluronic acid stores both decline.