New technologies specifically stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid

By Ameann DeJohn

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Initially, hyaluronic acid was added to formulas to hydrate the skin from the outside. However, new technology now increases the skin's own synthesis of hyaluronic acid which aids in longer lasting hydration on the surface of the skin.

More than fifty percent of the body’s hyaluronic acid is found in the dermis and epidermis. When hyaluronic acid in the skin functions at its optimal level the skin maintains optimum hydration, barrier function and regeneration. Hyaluronic acid supports the dermal epidermal junction and is important for cell renewal and cell migration.

Nigra flower extract

Advances in hyaluronic acid synthesis have lead to the development of Nibì, sambucus nigra flower extract, which is an organic extract that increases hyaluronic acid production in human fibroblasts.

This increase in hyaluronic acid production leads to superb skin hydration and regeneration within the skin. Additionally, Nibì works as an anti-inflammatory by modulating production of key pro-inflammatory cytokines that are key in wound healing.

Soliance has developed StimulHyal an Ecocert, effective molecule that is said to act in the dermis where many biological activities take place. StimuHyal, with the proposed inci name of calcium ketogluconate, improves the stimulation of hyaluronic acid and elastin synthesis.

Hyaluronic acid and elastin are essential to ensure cutaneous suppleness and are the main targets of StimulHyal.

It is important to protect the skin’s existing hyaluronic acid from degradation and the harmful enzyme, hyaluronidase, which breaks down hyaluronic acid. This is a normal process of catabolism and anabolism but is exacerbated and accelerated when skin ages and even more so when exposed to UV light.

Exo-H focuses on stimulating hyaluronic acid production

To maintain youthful glowing skin with great elasticity hyaluronic acid production must be maintained. Unfortunately as the skin ages the hyaluronic acid secretion declines. Exo-H was developed to increase the hyaluronic acid production in aged cells.

It works by stimulating lipid synthesis and supporting the dermo-epidermal junction. Exo-H helps preserve skin barrier function and has exceptional hydrating properties due to its action on natural moisturizing factors and lipids synthesis.

It was in back in 1934 that Meyer and Palmer isolated the hyaluronic acid molecule, but recent leaps in research mean that today it is an integral part of maintaining a youthful appearance in the skin.

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