Hyaluronic Acid

Appearance:White or off-white powder

Hyaluronic acid is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan distributed widely throughout connective, epithelial, and neural tissues.
Hyaluronan is also a major component of skin, where it is involved in tissue repair. When skin is excessively exposed to UVB rays, it becomes inflamed (sunburn) and the cells in the dermis stop producing as much hyaluronan, and increase the rate of its degradation. Hyaluronan degradation products also accumulate in the skin after UV exposure.
Hyaluronic acid is a gel of hyaluronic acid produced by bacteria and used for treating facial wrinkles and folds. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is normally produced by the body.
Dry, scaly skin (xerosis) such as that caused by atopic dermatitis (eczema) may be treated with a prescription skin lotion containing sodium hyaluronate as its active ingredient.

Main Functions
1. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints.
2. Hyaluronic acid that is used as medicine is extracted from rooster combs or made by bacteria in the laboratory.
3. Hyaluronic acid is also used as a lip filler in plastic surgery.It is also using to prevent the effects of aging.
4. Hyaluronic acid(HA, Hyaluronic, Cyclic Acid) is a critical component of the skin that helps to retain moisture,keeping the skin firm, and preventing wrinkles by adding volume to the skin.

Applications
Hyaluronan is a common ingredient in skin care products.
In 2003 the FDA approved hyaluronan injections for filling soft tissue defects such as facial wrinkles. Restylane is a common trade name for the product. Hyaluronan injections temporarily smooth wrinkles by adding volume under the skin, with effects typically lasting for six months.
Hyaluronic acid with high clinical value are widely used in various kinds of eye surgery, such as crystal implantation, corneal transplantation and anti-glaucoma surgery. It can also be used to treat arthritis and speed wound healing. Used in cosmetics, it can play a unique role in protecting the skin, keeping the skin moist and smooth, delicate and tender, full of elasticity, with anti-wrinkle, anti-wrinkle, beauty care and restore the skin physiological function.