Winter is coming! And although you might not be Jon Snow fighting at The Wall but with the winters fast approaching, you need to gear up for the fight against the White Walkers: dry & dehydrated skin. Don’t worry! We have the Arya Stark (Hyaluronic Acid) of the House Actives in our army and this blog will be your Three-Eyed Raven to help navigate the Long Night.
Introducing Hyaluronic Acid
Do not be alarmed by its name! Hyaluronic Acid is actually a sugar naturally present in the body. It is the main component that gives structure to the skin and is the reason behind hydrated, plump skin. But, as we age, its amount decreases leading to skin sagging and wrinkles. Its topical application is, thus, important to flaunt a moisturised, wrinkle-free skin.
It is suitable for all skin types - be it oily, dry or sensitive skin.
How It Helps the Skin?
Let us now dive into the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for the skin:
- It hydrates the skin by drawing moisture from the environment. It can hold water 1000 times its weight, thereby, moisturising the skin.
- It plays an important role in wound healing of the skin.
- It is the perfect anti-aging ingredient as it prevents skin sagging and wrinkle formation.
- It increases the skin elasticity with its regular usage of around one month.
- It helps with skin conditions like Eczema with its skin soothing properties.
Pro-Tip: Do Not Use Concentration Above 2%
An important tip to consider while using Hyaluronic Acid is to use a concentration of around 2%. Anything above this can cause skin irritation and dryness as it removes water from the skin.
Takeaway
Hyaluronic Acid can be your Expelliarmus spell that disarms dryness and fine-lines with its water holding property that gives you a moisturised & plump, wrinkle-free skin.