Hyaluronic Acid – Beauty Wave of the Future?
by Kristy
Annely
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In our continuing search for the fountain of youth, there is a new
weapon. Hyaluronic acid (HA), is a key component of human tissue
that aids in the body’s flexibility, mobility and moisture
retention.
And, Hyaluronic acid is emerging both 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. It is for these reasons that many believe that HA represents
the beauty wave of the future.
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
Hyaluronic Acid promotes an understanding of hyaluronic acid, a major
ingredient in many medical and anti-aging therapies and to highlighting
places where you can safely purchase related products. For more
information go to Hyaluronic Acid and/or visit
its sister site at HGH Web for
related information.
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