A naturally occurring substance commonly found between skin cells, it serves as a protective coating around the collagen fibers. As skin ages, hyaluronic acid must be replenished to help skin hold vital moisture thereby preventing weakened fibers (wrinkles, loss of elasticity). It holds moisture on the skin's surface while allowing the skin to breathe. It is a state-of-the-art ingredient.
Hyaluronic acid moisturizes the skin from the inside out, smoothing out wrinkles in the process. It serves important functions in the maintenance of skin structure, moisture, and for protection against invading bacteria. Since hyaluronic acid is unstable in its acid form, it is usually extracted and refined as a sodium salt. Hyaluronic acid is generally sourced from animal cartilage, however at Neal's Yard Remedies we use a non-animal, fermented, source.
The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, which is a protein occurring in the skin. An excellent skin conditioner and humectant. Helps prevent skin dehydration.
Collagen and elastin supporter. A protein occurring in the skin that appears to bind water in the interstitial spaces between skin cells while it forms a gel-like substance to hold these cells together.
biotechnology Sodium hyaluronate is found naturally in the body. It boosts skin moisture levels and smoothes out wrinkles to give the skin a soft finish. It is also a gelling agent that keeps ingredients together and to refine a product’s texture.
Derived from hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the skin, used as a moisturizing agent and humectant.
Keeps the skin moist and supple by providing intensive hydration.
Acts as a "net" to attract and hold moisture to itself. A component of human skin which diminishes as we age.
The sodium salt fom hyaluronic acid - used as a gelling agent.
