YOUR SKIN CARE TOOLBOX 101: HYALURONIC ACID: “NATURE’S MOISTURIZER”
You might have heard of hyaluronic acid (HA) described as the “key to the fountain of youth.” Let’s discuss. HA is present in large amounts in the spaces between skin cells, where it provides moisture, plumpness, firmness and suppleness to the skin. When we are young, HA keeps us wrinkle free, so naturally we want to replenish our supply as we age. Of course we do!
The facts on HA are impressive. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful humectant; it holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It functions not only to deliver water to the skin, but also to hold it there, thus it is popular for use in serums, moisturizers and other anti-aging products. This tried-and-true moisturizing skin care ingredient is as one-size-fits-all as you can find, i.e. it works for every skin type.
Preserving or regaining HA is a goal of many skin care professionals, and products that can help with these tasks can keep skin refreshed and youthful looking. Hyaluronic acid is a component of the body’s connective tissues, and is known to cushion and lubricate not only our complexions but our joints as well. It is also extremely popular as a cosmetic injectable, available under a number of easily recognizable brand names.
NCN Professional Skincare incorporates HA into several of their outstanding products. Nanci has used her skills as a master formulator to pair HA with Vitamin C to produce the first two skin care products listed below. Studies have shown that the use of this combination is a guarantee to better skin care results.
The VOLU-LIFT Recontouring Face Cream is quite simply the product that I have been searching for forever. Its elegance and superior results need to be experienced by every woman striving for a radiant and glowing reflection daily. Brava, and enjoy!
GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Serum with EGF.
Vitamin C+ Serum with Vit. E, Ferulic Acid & Glutathione.
VOLU-LIFT Recontouring Face Cream with Ceramides 2 oz.
NCN Eye Fix.
Louise J. Manteuffel, guest contributor