Skin Care Products 

Hyaluronic Acid (HA5)

Hyaluronic acid is a natural, “water-loving” substance found in the skin—acting as your body’s natural hydrator. HA holds in moisture, keeping skin healthy, resilient, and supple. With age, the amount of HA in the skin decreases, diminishing your skin’s ability to remain hydrated. Between the ages of 40-50, your skin has lost 50% of the HA it had at age 20.

HA5 supports the skin’s ability to replenish its own HA for overall skin health. HA5 has a proprietary mix of five HA forms that smooth the skin, thereby decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The 5 HA’s work synergistically to provide immediate smoothing and continuous hydration throughout the day.

1 • Time Release HA  —  A Skinmedica® proprietary ingredient for sustained release of HA.
2 • Sodium Hyaluronate  —  For immediate hydration.
3 • Uncross-linked HA  —  For smoothness and hydration.
4 • Nano HA  —  Soothes skin.
5 • Cross-linked HA  —  Provides long-lasting hydration for up to 8 hours.

Moisturization vs. Hydration.  Moisturization is the process of skin feeling hydrated, while hydration increases the water level in skin, and it’s the addition of water that helps to combat signs of aging.

The concept of BIOHYDRATION was developed in association with the research supporting the development of HA5, wherein the benefits of epidermal HA levels are not limited to increased water-binding capacity but also include promoting and restoring epidermal homeostasis and controlling inflammation.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.  A New Approach in Topical Hyaluronic Acid: Going Beyond Instant Benefits to Restore Epidermal HA Homeostasis.  January 2016, Vol 15, Issue 1 (Supplement 2)