Why Do You Need Hyaluronic in your Skincare Regime?
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is the skin’s natural hydration factor known for its excellent ability to attract moisture from the air and retain water to the skin. Between us… it’s the real secret to youthful, healthy skin!
In our younger years, the levels of Hyaluronic Acid in our body is incredibly high – hence the plump, soft, radiant skin. Yet unfortunately as we age, our body produces less and is used to support other functions around the body, such as our eyes and organs. Other factors like harsh weather, heating, air conditioning and even underlying skin conditions can also trigger tiny breaks in the protective skin barrier, allowing water to escape easily. All these factors and the natural depletion of HA causes the skin to become dehydrated which in turn, leads to fine lines, wrinkles and premature ageing – all things we wish to avoid!
This brings us to the reason of WHY it is so important to boost our Hyaluronic levels in as many ways we can! In doing this, we can restore the skin’s natural volume and replace what has been lost so the skin can function at the best of its ability.
Key benefits of Hyaluronic Acid?
• Helps replenish and retain moisture, resulting in hydrated, plump, radiant skin.
• Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Restores the skin’s natural volume to noticeably define facial contours.
• Absorbs quickly into the skin – meaning no wait time in between layering products!
• Antioxidant properties to help the skin look healthy and remain protected against any external factors and environmental stresses.
Who can use Hyaluronic Acid?
Now, we know why it is beneficial to treat our skin with this glorious ingredient, but you might still be wondering whether it suits all skin types… the answer to that, is a firm yes! We know it’s great for dehydrated and mature skin because of its hydrating and anti-ageing properties but it certainly doesn’t limit itself to sensitive, or oily skin types. In fact, HA has a natural calming effect on the skin making it completely suitable for breakout and redness-prone skin. As for oily skin types, when your skin is dehydrated it produces more sebum to moisten your skin, so the key to balancing and controlling oil production is by ensuring your skin is hydrated and what better way than introducing HA into your regime! Using lightweight serums, gels and creams with Hyaluronic Acid won’t clog the pores or leave heavy residue, but instead, assist in keeping oily skin in check.
How can you add Hyaluronic Acid into your skincare routine?
Enter our Hyaluronic Layering System! This layering system includes 3 simple steps that can be applied within 90 seconds with no wait time in between. It combines low, medium and high weight Hyaluronic to not only deeply hydrate but also to deliver anti-ageing and specific concern ingredients to the skin. With this layering system you’ll be able to effectively treat your skin with all the nourishment it needs to replenish the HA that has been lost over time.
If you’re used to applying only one moisturiser and leaving it at that, you might find that you’re not receiving the results that you would when applying additional products underneath. It’s incredibly common for people to reach for their moisturiser as soon as their skin feels dehydrated but may not realise that this isn’t the most effective solution. Of course, moisturising is a vital step when it comes to hydrating the skin, but this will only address and protect the top layer of the skin, where the issue of dehydration really lies within the deeper layers.
Your guide to Hyaluronic Layering
Our propriety ‘3 Step Hyaluronic Layering’ technology – also known as Revive, Replenish and Protect steps – is the foundation of Intraceuticals skincare where each step works together to dramatically improve the way your skin attracts and holds moisture. Say hello to maximum results and deeply hydrated skin.
Step 1: REVIVE
Our first step of Hyaluronic Layering ‘Revive’ features low weights of Hyaluronic, which is the smallest form of Hyaluronic molecules found in our range of serums and targeted treatments. This low molecular weight naturally binds moisture and balances skin moisture levels in the deeper layers of the skin. You’ll also find it improves volume, softens appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and provides a visible lifting and toning effect.
Step 2: REPLENISH
Our second step sets out to replenish the skin and provide a reservoir of effective ingredients for the skin to draw from – all thanks to medium weights of Hyaluronic. Our Gels feature this medium molecular weight, helping deliver deep long-lasting hydration to revived skin. Benefits include enhanced skin volume, smooth the appearance of lines, wrinkles and rough skin.
Step 3: PROTECT
The third and final step of Hyaluronic Layering is our Creams, which draws moisture from the air and is designed specifically to protect the surface of the skin from dryness and harsh environmental conditions. This step features a high weight of hyaluronic, where, thanks to their large molecules, can provide a breathable barrier to enhance the defence across the first layer of the skin. Not only are you protecting your skin from all external nasties, your skin will be looking smoother and tighter, more nourished and most of all hydrated!
As you may be able to tell, Hyaluronic Acid is certainly a team player, especially in our 3 Step Hyaluronic Layering System. An important take away is to layer your products in order from lightest to heaviest (serums to creams), this ensures you are nurturing the skin with all the important nutrients and hydration it needs to function effectively and give you that glowy, plump, youthful looking skin!