HYALURONIC ACID

Discovered in the 1930s, hyaluronic acid is a molecule belonging to the carbohydrate family. It occurs naturally in the human body, primarily in our skin, eyes, and joints.

Hyaluronic acid helps maintain proper hydration in skin cells, contributes to cell renewal, and helps preserve the hydrolipidic film that protects the epidermis.

The problem is that our bodies’ production of hyaluronic acid gradually decreases over the years. Studies have shown that its levels can be cut in half starting at age 50. Thus, the older we get, the more our skin tends to become dehydrated and less able to regenerate. It becomes more sensitive to external aggressors (stress, pollution, the sun’s UV rays, etc.), loses firmness, and fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear.

To compensate for this loss, the use of hyaluronic acid in cosmetics began to gain popularity in the 1990s. Since the early 2000s, it has also been used in aesthetic medicine to fill wrinkles and contour the face.

Hyaluronic acid incorporated into skincare products is, in most cases, obtained naturally in a laboratory through the bio-fermentation of grains such as wheat.

At NUHANCIAM, the hyaluronic acid in our formulas is indeed plant-based and can take three distinct forms:

● Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid. Its small size allows it to penetrate the skin easily and quickly. It thus acts in the deeper layers of the epidermis to provide deep hydration and a plumping effect.

● Very low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. It penetrates even deeper than its low molecular weight counterpart. By penetrating the deep layers of the skin, it boosts collagen production and stimulates cell regeneration. It is particularly effective at repairing dehydrated skin.

● High-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid. It remains on the skin’s surface, where it forms an invisible protective barrier that locks in moisture and shields against external aggressors. This type of hyaluronic acid is often incorporated into creams, serums, and lotions to provide an immediate feeling of softness and comfort to the skin.

Hyaluronic acid offers numerous benefits, making it a valuable ally in the fight against skin dehydration and the signs of aging.

✔ Moisturizing: It promotes and maintains skin hydration.

✔ Anti-wrinkle: It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and prevents their formation.

✔ Texture-improving: It improves the skin’s texture and volume, making it visibly more supple, firmer, and smoother.

✔ Regenerating: It promotes skin cell renewal.

✔ Protective: It forms a barrier that limits water loss and protects the skin from external aggressors.

Hyaluronic acid has the advantage of being suitable for all skin types (oily, combination, acne-prone, normal, dry), all skin tones (from the darkest to the lightest), and all ages. Since the human body produces it naturally, it is a gentle, non-allergenic active ingredient that is therefore very well tolerated even by sensitive skin. 

Due to its moisturizing, soothing, and plumping properties, it is particularly recommended for dry skin and black and dark skin tones, which are often prone to dehydration, as well as for mature skin and skin that has lost its firmness.