How Hyaluronic Acid can Dramatically Improve Skin Health

It’s Time to Add this into Your Skincare Routine!

Smooth, Firm, Plump – 3 words I'd love to define my skin by! We've all heard about or may be using a product containing Hyaluronic Acid. Now don't be scared by the word 'acid' – it doesn't really do this wonder ingredient any justice. There is no itching or burning when it comes to using this ingredient.

Now I'm going to put my skin therapist hat on here and get a little technical. The dermal layer of the skin is the largest layer and sits below the epidermis. It has three crucial components: collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAG's). There are various glycosaminoglycans in the dermis. The most common GAG is hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic Acid is found naturally in our bodies in our joints, eyes, connective tissue and of course in our skin. Together with water, they create a fluid that fills the space between the collagen and elastin fibres in the dermis, giving it turgidity. Although it is already in our bodies, hyaluronic acid can decrease with age (as so many things do). The decline starts to become quite rapid in our 40s and 50s!

The amazing benefit of Hyaluronic Acid is that it helps to bind moisture to the skin. This means it will grab moisture from other products or the air around us and lock it into our skin. It is such a powerhouse that it has the capability of holding up to 1,000 times in water helping to keep your skin well hydrated and super supple. All this extra moisture in the skin subsequently reduces fine lines and wrinkles and boosts firmness as it plumps the skin.

Another benefit is that this extra layer of moisture improves the protective barrier on our skin thus reducing infection, breakouts, sensitivity and dehydration with this new coat of armour!

So, I'm sure you are now in love with Hyaluronic Acid and you want more of it – enter stage right, Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier – (Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier). This multi-active serum has a turbocharged combination of ingredients that not only support and increase the skin's hyaluronic acid levels and surface hydration but also improve the appearance of firmness, smoothness and plumpness.

H.A. Intensifier contains the Following Wonder Ingredients:

10% Proxylaneâ„¢

Proxlylaneâ„¢ is derived from the beech tree and improves the thickness and elasticity of the skin by promoting the production of glycosaminoglycans (the GAGs as explained above) predominantly in the form of hyaluronic acid – yes to that!

2.0% Licorice Root and 0.2% Purple Rice Extract

These two ingredients work together to preserve the skin's hyaluronic acid levels – yes to those!

1.3% Hyaluronic Acid

A scientific combination of different hyaluronic acid molecules and chains are included to provide long-lasting hydration and to improve skin texture – a yes to that too!

H.A. Intensifier is perfect for:

• Loss of firmness
• Dehydrated skin
• Loss of volume
• Loss of elasticity
• Also, it is the perfect complement to those having injectable fillers as it reduces the look of crow's feet, nasolabial folds and other lines and wrinkles.
• On top of that, it is suitable for EVERYONE – normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive skins.

Application for H.A. Intensifier:

Use once or twice daily, apply 4-6 drops to the palm of your hand and then dot over the entire face and gently massage in.

Pro Tips for H.A. Intensifier:

In the morning, apply AFTER your Vitamin C (AOX) serum and BEFORE sunscreen. In the evening, apply after Retinol.

What Products Work Well with the H.A. Intensifier?

1. Simply Clean
2. C E Ferulic (use first in the morning)
3. A.G.E. Interrupter (use after H.A. Intensifier)
4. Retinol 0.3 (use first in the evening)
5. AOX Eye Gel (use first in the morning)

Here's an example of the ultimate regime for someone with signs of ageing, dry skin and loss of firmness.

Morning:

1. Cleanse & Tone
2. CE Ferulic (4 drops)
3. Retexturing Activator (4 drops)
4. H.A. Intensifier (4 drops)
5. Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 (pea size, warmed in hands)
6. AGE Eye Complex
7. Ultra Facial Defense SPF50+

Evening:

1. Cleanse & Tone
2. Resveratrol B E (1-2 pumps)
3. H.A. Intensifier (4 drops)
4. Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 (pea size, warmed in hands)
5. AGE Eye Complex

Professional Treatment Recommendations

For dehydration and anti-ageing we suggest a course of 4-6 peels spaced 2 weeks apart. There is a variety of peels we can use professionally based on your skin type and/or your main skin concerns.

We will personalise a peel course from either our AHA, BHA or Pigment Balancing Peel Range. Book Your 20-minute Personalised Pro-Peel here.