--Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate, HA)--
Certified Organic
Low Moleculuar Weight (LMW) ~50 kDa (approximately 50,000 Daltons)
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring compound that is found throughout most of the human body. The average 154 pound person has approximately 15 grams of hyaluronic acid in his or her body, with about 5 of those grams being used up and re-synthesized every day. It is most commonly used by consuming it for joint, tendon, and ligament support, or by using it topically when formulated into a serum. Basic instructions to make a serum will be included with every order.
Hyaluronic
acid (Sodium
Hyaluronate) is a naturally occurring
substance formed in the human body. It is a glycosaminoglycan which
is primarily found in connective, neural, and epithelial tissue
(outer surface of the skin) where it acts as a cushioning and
lubrication agent for our joints, nerves, hair, skin and eyes. HA has
an especially important role in epithelial tissue because it promotes
the growth of keratinocytes and retinoic acid (vitamin A metabolite),
and it helps collagen synthesis. It is stored in large amounts
between the spaces of skin cells. Here it provides moisture where it
supplements the skin and improves elasticity and plumpness. As
we age our bodies start to produce less and less hyaluronic acid,
which decreases moisture in our skin significantly. Applying
hyaluronic acid topically is beneficial because it penetrates through
the dead layer of the skin (stratum corner) and diffuses deeper into
the skin. HA is unique in that it has the ability to hold in 1000 ml
of water per gram of hyaluronic acid, giving it the capability to
hold a lot of moisture in the skin. The benefits of using hyaluronic
acid topically in a serum include increasing the skin’s moisture,
elasticity, firmness, and plumpness. Helping to decrease fine lines
and wrinkles, providing healthy and youthful looking skin. HA is good
for all skin types including oily and combination skin.
All of our Hyaluronic Acid is certified organic by Ecocert, derived from fermented, non-GMO corn, and is completely vegan.
Hyaluronic Acid generally has two important differentiating characteristics: Molecular weight and source (animal or vegan).
Molecular Weight: This HA has an extremely low molecular weight, which means the molecules are much smaller than other forms of HA. This is significant, because the smaller molecules allow it to penetrate the skin more effectively and easily. The molecular weight of this HA is approximately 50,000 Daltons. You will notice that when adding it to distilled water to formulate a serum, it will be less viscous (more watery) than a serum made with higher molecular weight HA. When using LMW HA, it is advised to use at least 2 grams per 100 ml of distilled water when making serums.
Source: All of our Hyaluronic Acid is vegan, and it is derived from non-GMO fermented corn.
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