Hyaluronic Acid - Beauty Wave of the Future?
by Jana Willinger
In our continuing search for the fountain of youth, there is a new
weapon. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a key component of human tissue, aiding the body’s
flexibility, mobility and moisture retention, is emerging as a key ingredient in
many anti-aging beauty products and as a viable alternative to collagen and
related substances in injection procedures.
As we age, the Hyaluronic acid
levels in our body decrease, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles, fine
lines and dryness in the skin. Hyaluronic acid beauty products and injections
can decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles by replenishing the body’s
natural supply of Hyaluronic acid and/or by stimulating the body to rejuvenate
its own supply of HA.
Among the exciting new developments in the world of Hyaluronic acid products is
the recent FDA approval of Restylane and Hylaform, facial injections containing
Hyaluronic acid. These injections can be administered quickly and with little
chance of side effect. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
more people than ever are choosing to forgo invasive plastic surgery for less
painful, less time consuming procedures.
The American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) predicts that in 2005, Hyaluronic acid (Restylane,
Hylaform) will surpass collagen as the most popular soft tissue filler for lines
and wrinkles. The Society also predicts that additional Hyaluronic acid products
developed specifically for facial volume enhancement and for improvement of
depressed scars will be introduced.
Currently, Hyaluronic acid injections are most commonly used around the mouth
and on forehead wrinkles and smile lines and to enlarge, moisturize and “plump”
lips. The entire injection process takes less than an hour, and requires repeat
treatments every four months to a year.
Hyaluronic acid treatments are more
expensive than those using collagen (a syringe of Restylane or another
Hyaluronic acid product might cost up to $500 as compared to around $373 for
collagen) but HA injections last longer because they help the skin retain
natural moisture. When injected, the filler plumps up the skin by allowing it to
attract and hold water. Side effects are much less likely with Hyaluronic acid
than with collagen contributing to its attractiveness as an alternative
treatment.
The possibilities seem endless for uses of Hyaluronic acid. In Japan, Daikin
Industries is even offering an air conditioner that emits Hyaluronic acid from
the filter to moisturize skin. There are sure to be even more innovations and
future ways to take advantage of Hyaluronic acid’s many health and beauty
benefits.
About the author: E-Hyaluronicacid.com is dedicated to promoting an
understanding of Hyaluronic acid, a major ingredient in many medical and
anti-aging therapies and to highlighting places where you can safely purchase
Hyaluronic acid products. For more information go to
http://www.E-Hyaluronicacid.com
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