You may have noticed the Hyaluronic Acid sensation happening in the cosmetics industry. Now, more than ever, almost every makeup and skin care brand you can find is embracing this amazing ingredient. Whether it’s foundations, moisturizers, serums or lip products, HA is the ‘it’ ingredient to use. In the Jane Iredalewe really like to use it in a variety of our products.
So, what is all the hype about? Well, you might be surprised to hear that this isn’t just another ingredient trend. Loaded with benefits both long-term and immediate, the widespread view of professionals everywhere is that HA is here to stay! Let’s look a little deeper into this excellent ingredient.
Where does hyaluronic acid come from?
What is hyaluronic acid and where does it come from?Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that can be found throughout the human body from our skin to our connective tissue and our eyes. Its main function is to retain water to keep our tissues lubricated and moist. Because it is naturally produced within our system, it can be easily accepted when introduced into the body through products. It can be applied topically, injected or even ingested for a variety of beneficial effects.
Something many people may not know is that HA research has been around for a long time over three quarters of a century. Originally isolated by scientist Karl Meyer in 1934, one of the first uses of Hyaluronic Acid was to treat traumatic arthritis in racehorses. The first pharmaceutical-grade HA was produced in 1979 by Endre Alexander Balazs, who developed an efficient method to extract and purify it for medicinal purposes. But it wasn’t incorporated into skin care products until the 1990s.
Hyaluronic Acid Benefits for the skin
Beyond its medical indications for treating everything from joint pain to acid reflux, Hyaluronic Acid is one of the most effective skin care ingredients you can find. Famous For its ability to attract and bind water molecules in the epidermis increasing the skin’s overall water content, research shows it can prompt the body to produce more collagen and elastin resulting in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. It enables the skin to retains 1000 times its weight in moisture making it an excellent remedy for dryness and dehydration. And because it helps skin stretch and flex, HA is also known to help wounds heal faster and with less scarring.
What makeup artists and skin care professionals love about HA is its skin-smoothing properties and hydrating ability to draw moisture from the environment and keep skin beautiful and hydrated even in the driest and coldest climates. When applied in conjunction with any skin care routine, it can dramatically improve moisture retention and keep skin looking brighter.
Hyaluronic Acid Products
Because we love this ingredient, Jane Iredale has integrated HA into many products that can be used in a variety of ways. These products are:
BeautyPrep Hyaluronic Serum – For skin care, this will be the simplest use of hyaluronic acid you can find in our range. Using two distinct forms of HA, this serum helps toplump and smooth texture while soothes, moisturizes and softens the skin. Can be used alone or under a moisturizer part for your daily care routine. Learn more about the benefits of hyaluronic acid serum.
Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Face Primer – Primers are such an important part of makeup application as they allow makeup to go on smoother and last longer. Because we use Hyaluronic Acid in this formula, it helps create a more hydrated and radiant finish, making your skin look even more beautiful. Can be worn alone or under any foundation.
HydroPure Tinted Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and CoQ10 – This is our most therapeutic foundation formula and a very popular choice for anyone who wants their skin to look fresh and youthful. Combining HA with other moisturizing ingredients like CoQ10 and Olive Squalmno, it creates fresh natural–it looks finished. Can be worn alone or under one of our powders. Learn more about how to use HydroPure Tinted Serum.
HydroPure Hyaluronic Lip Gloss – In the era we live in, everyone wants more filling, smTheother lips. By combinationing HA with packed ingredients like Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5, you can achieve the look of fuller, smoother lips that stay hydrated all day. Can be worn alone or in combination with our other lip products. Learn more about our moisturizing lip gloss.
HydroPure Hyaluronic Acid Lip Treatment – In this format, we focus on the restorative value of HA and the combinationinexperience it with Padina Algae. This formula is great for treating dry, chapped lips. Its rich texture instantly soothes the lips while helping to stimulatem collagen synthesis. Can be worn as a lip treatment or over other lip products for a glossy shine.
As technological advances continue to emerge, we look forward to even more exciting uses of Hyaluronic Acid in future products in Jane Iredale. If you are interested in seeing the benefits for yourself, stop by your area Jane Iredale supplier or contact us for product recommendations that best meet your needs. Consider adding these products as a staple in your winter moisturizing makeup routine! And check out our other favorite skin-boosting, hydrating skincare ingredients.
