Definition
Apart from providing moisture, hyaluronic acid also provides cushioning for the skin. Aiding in tissue repair, it holds together the skin structural components which are collagen and elastin. This helps to create a protective barrier and strengthens the skin against harmful micro-organisms.
Selecting The Correct Product For You
It’s likely we have all read many articles on hyaluronic acid and most of them use the word “humectant”; what does this word mean? Wikipedia defines a humectant as, “a hygroscopic (water-absorbing) substance used to keep things moist.” Hyaluronic acid is a water-loving molecule that is naturally found in every tissue of your body. It acts like a sponge attracting and retaining 1,000 times its weight in water. Its function is, amongst other things, to lubricate the moving parts of the body, such as joints and muscles. It also holds moisture in the areas between our cells and keeps our skin plump. This humectant performs as an essential hydrating reservoir within the tissues; naturally filling and plumping up your skin from within. 50% of hyaluronic acid existing in the body is located in the skin. Like elastin and collagen, your body’s hyaluronic acid concentration starts declining with age, starting as early as our 20's. However, damage and age lines caused by hyaluronic acid loss, don’t generally show up until we reach our late 30s or early 40s. The replenishment of this naturally occurring compound is important for your skin’s health and appearance. For this reason, hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular and in-demand ingredients in skin care today. But beware, not all Hyaluronic Acid products are created equal. When you are selecting the hyaluronic acid skincare product that is right for you and your skin, there are three categories that you need to explore: Molecular Structure & Absorbency, Potency, and Additional Active Ingredients. Let’s take a look at these three things to consider:
Molecular Structure & Absorbency
There are lots of options on the market today for products containing hyaluronic acid. However, be careful when making your selection. Standard Hyaluronic Acid products contain normal large-sized molecules. This means that the molecules within the formula are too large and do not allow the product to penetrate deeply. This reduces the benefits your skin will receive. In other words, you will be wasting both your time and money. When choosing the perfect product for your skincare routine you always want to select one that uses micronised Hyaluronic Acid, like Pevonia Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Serum. What does this mean? When an element or compound has been micronised, it has been broken into very fine particles. In this case, hyaluronic acid is broken down in order to allow the product to penetrate deeper for optimum results.
Within cosmetics, you may see the ingredient Sodium Hyaluronate listed. This is the water-soluble salt form of Hyaluronic Acid. It helps to retain over 1,000 times its weight in water within skin cells. It is the only biological substance which can retain this amount of water, smoothing, softening and decreasing the appearance of wrinkles in the skin.
The size of the molecules within sodium hyaluronate are smaller than that of Hyaluronic Acid. This means it can penetrate the skin better. When applied topically, it can get into the skin’s surface and draw in moisture. This gives the soft plump appearance to the skin we desire.
Potency
Ingredient potency is something you should always consider when selecting your ideal products. Not only to make sure that you are getting the best value for your money, but to ensure that you are getting the best product for your skin. Celebrities like Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, and others have been raving about this powerhouse ingredient for some time. Most skincare products with hyaluronic acid contain low percentages starting at around 1.5%. By comparison, professional-strength Power Repair Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Serum by Pevonia uses 10% hyaluronic acid, one of the highest concentrations on the market. So always check your labels! Yes, the hyaluronic acid products available on the market advertise “Hyaluronic Acid” nice and large on the front of the package, but flip that box around and see where that ingredient is listed… the lower down, the less potency it actually has. Boost results by empowering your skincare ritual with products that will deliver professional and dramatic results.
Additional Active Ingredients
Who doesn’t like a product with multi-benefits? If you are taking the time and energy to put a product on your skin – you want more than one result! We love taking care of our skin but are always looking for ways to maximise results and minimise our time! So, what is in our Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Serum? “Our innovative Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Serum is a unique formulation that contains a high concentration, high-tech, micro fragmented Hyaluronic Acid. It features a powerful blend of Hyaluronic Acid, sustainably sourced Marine Collagen Polypeptides (preserves moisture, hydrates, smooths fine lines), Hibiscus Esculentus Extract (smooths and relaxes wrinkles), and more. The advantage of this meticulously crafted combination is that this formula penetrates deeper into the skin and diffuses stronger and more evenly. Your skin looks and feels softer, plumper, more hydrated, smoother, luminous, and uplifted.” – Dr. Christian Jurist, MD, AMS, FS Pevonia Medical Director of Global Education
Specific Areas which Benefit from Hyaluronic Acid
LIPS
The lips are covered by skin tissue which covers a core of skeletal muscle. Hyaluronic acid and collagen give structure (shape) and plumpness to the dermal layer of the lips which is composed primarily of connective tissue. The hyaluronic acid will bind to the water creating a gelatinous fluid which hydrates the surrounding tissue of the lips, keeping the collagen nourished and healthy. Lips will be plump, well hydrated, healthy and protected from the environment.
EYES
The fluid inside the eye is called the vitreous humor and is composed almost completely of hyaluronic acid. The fluid therefore will have the consistency of a gel and acts as a shock absorber for the eye; it also serves to transport nutrients inside. In addition, hyaluronic acid is used as a wrinkle filler for lines around the eyes, especially for the common complaint of crow's feet.
Pevonia products containing Hyaluronic Acid:
Dry Skin Line
CleanRefresh Foaming Oil Cleanser
Rejuvenating Dry Skin Cream
Combination Skin Line
”C” Complexe with Oxyzomes
Eye Line
“C” Évolutive Eye Gel
Évolutive Eye Cream
Age-Correction Eye Contour
Special Line
Hyaluronic Acid HydraMist
EyeRenew™ Conceal & De-Age Serum
YouthRenew™ Tinted Cream
Resurfacing Glycocides Cream
Stem Cells Line
Phyto-Elite Intensive Serum
Phyto-Elite Intensive Cream
Micro-Retinol® Line
Micro-Retinol® Essential Foaming Cleanser
Micro-Retinol® Essential Toner
Micro-Retinol® Essential Serum
Micro-Retinol® Essential Moisturiser
Power Repair® Age-Correction Line
Hydrating Toner
Marine Collagen Cream
Firming Marine Elastin Cream
Hyaluronic Acid Hydra-Serum
Lumafirm Line
Eye Contour
Men’s Line
Collagen Boost Eye Contour
Crepe-No-More Body Cream
Body Balm - Papaya & Pineapple
Sun Line
Hydrating Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF40
Phyto-Aromatic Mist
Pevonia sources its hyaluronic acid from Sugar Beets.
Pevonia's unique formulation delivers fragmented micro-particles of botanical hyaluronic acid from Sugar Beets for guaranteed absorption.
We hope that this post helped to provide a little bit of guidance in selecting the correct hyaluronic acid product for you. Please contact our Customer Service team if you have any additional questions that we can answer at info@pevoniauk.com.
