Hyaluronic acid food supplement: the benefits

Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in our bodies as a molecule found in high concentrations in our tissues. It is a component of connective tissue, the tissue whose role is to support and protect the other tissues of our body, such as skin, bones, cartilage, muscles and the vitreous humour of the eye. It is one of the components of the synovial fluid in our joints and cartilage, making the cartilage more supple and lubricating our joints. It connects tissues, joints, tendons and hyaline cartilage. It also acts as a anti-inflammatory.

Hyaluronic acid is an important component of skin health, considered to be the ultimate anti-ageing molecule. It is an essential building-block of the dermis and, to a lesser extent, the epidermis, and a major component of the extracellular matrix, playing a part in skin health by preventing water from escaping. Consequently, it is an excellent natural moisturiser.

A cornerstone of connective tissue

Hyaluronic acid is a fundamental component of connective tissue, whose role is to provide support and protection for many organs. It is therefore present in bones, cartilage, muscles and the vitreous humour of the eye. By connecting tissues, tendons and hyaline cartilage, it contributes to the body’s overall cohesion and provides a protective function that is essential for tissue balance. It acts as a true soother.[2]

The go-to active ingredient for skin hydration

This molecule is a major component of the dermis and, to a lesser extent, the epidermis. As an essential component of the extracellular matrix, hyaluronic acid prevents water from escaping from the tissues , acting as a natural reservoir of hydration. Oral supplementation therefore promotes plumper skin, improves elasticity and helps to reduce the depth of wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is considered to be the ultimate anti-ageing molecule. [1]

Joint flexibility and muscle recovery

In the joints, this active ingredient is one of the main components of synovial fluid. It provides a natural lubricating effect and helps keep cartilage supple, thereby facilitating joint mobility and smooth movement. Beyond joint comfort, hyaluronic acid can aid the regeneration of muscle fibres. In cases of intense physical exertion, it enables stem cells to adapt more effectively to initiate tissue repair. [2; 3]

The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin

The skin is 50% water. Hyaluronic acid plays an essential role in maintaining the structure of the different layers of the skin; thanks to its viscoelastic properties and its ability to absorb water like a real sponge, hyaluronic acid provides optimal hydration. The result is plumper skin and a fresher complexion. Wrinkles and fine lines fade, and people with dry skin quickly regain the comfort of hydrated skin when they take hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid also helps relieve acne. Acne can be caused by increased production of sebum, an oily substance secreted by our sebaceous glands. This sebum can clog our skin pores and cause acne. Hyaluronic acid, in addition to its ability to retain water, helps to regulate sebum production and therefore prevent acne. Some people also suffer from a deterioration in their skin barrier, which means they are no longer sufficiently protected against UV rays or other environmental factors. Their skin may then suffer from excessive dryness or acne. Taking hyaluronic acid improves the skin barrier's function by preventing water loss. Essential oils can also help combat acne.

Hyaluronic acid helps to maintain the skin's elasticity and suppleness, making it ideal for mature skin. This acid, which can absorb up to 1000 times its weight in water, stimulates collagen synthesis.

What's more, hyaluronic acid plays a very important role in many of our body's processes, such as the immune response, the inflammatory response, hydration and protection of tissues, as well as injury recovery. Because of its high water content and ability to bind skin and water, hyaluronic acid is widely used to accelerate and optimise healing after injuries or burns. To find out more, read the guides: how to treat burns with essential oils? and natural anti-inflammatories.

It is also an integral part of the architecture of our joints, acting as a 'shock absorber' for our movements.

Support to help relieve the signs of acne

Hyaluronic acid helps to balance skin prone to blemishes by helping to alleviate the signs of acne. This is because dehydrated skin tends to produce more sebum. By preventing dehydration, it maintains the skin’s integrity and helps to minimise the appearance of skin problems often linked to a lack of moisture. [1]

Tissue protection and joint flexibility

This active ingredient is involved in several bodily processes, particularly the protection of tissues and the optimisation of skin regeneration. Its high water content is utilised to support tissue repair following external stresses such as injuries or burns. Within the body, hyaluronic acid forms part of the structure of the joints, where it acts as a natural shock absorber for movement. As an essential component of synovial fluid, it promotes mobility, alleviates stiffness and makes cartilage more elastic. [2]

Supports wound healing

Hyaluronic acid can influence several processes within our body, such as the immune response, the inflammatory response, hydration and tissue protection, as well as wound healing. Due to its high water content and its ability to bind water to the skin, hyaluronic acid is widely used to improve the condition of the skin following injuries or burns. To find out more, read the guides: How to treat burns with essential oils? and natural anti-inflammatories. [2; 3]

The benefits of hyaluronic acid capsules

A closer look at our hyaluronic acid food supplement - 60 capsules

This hyaluronic acid capsule can be used as a supplement to plump your skin from the inside, preserve its elasticity and combat wrinkles. Ideal as part of 'inside & out' skincare routines, hyaluronic acid is the essential active ingredient in anti-ageing facial products. Naturally present in the epidermis and cartilage, it helps to maintain the skin's firmness, suppleness and hydration, as well as the flexibility and mobility of the joints. Produced by biofermentation, this high-purity hyaluronic acid has an optimal molecular weight for proven effectiveness with just one capsule a day!

Combine our hyaluronic acid food supplement with the face serum

Adopt an 'inside and out' anti-ageing skincare routine

Hyaluronic Acid – 60 capsules – Dietary supplement.

With an optimal dose of 150 mg of sodium hyaluronate per capsule, this supplement works from within to plump the skin and maintain hydration in the dermis. Its average molecular weight (200 to 600 kDa) ensures excellent bioavailability, allowing the active ingredient to enter the bloodstream and be distributed throughout the connective tissues, cartilage and skin. Taking one capsule a day with a large glass of water is the first step towards providing long-term support for skin elasticity.

Discover Hyaluronic Acid – 60 capsules – Food supplement.

Targeted action with the 3.5% Concentrated Serum

Our Aroma-Zone hyaluronic acid capsules provide comfort and hydration from the inside out, distributing it to various tissues in the body, particularly in the skin. Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates the dermis, filling in intercellular spaces and deep wrinkles.

Our Hyaluronic Acid Food Supplement can be combined with our Hyaluronic Acid Serum Concentrate which, when applied to the face, takes effect from the outside in as well.

Aroma-Zone's 100% natural origin Hyaluronic Acid Serum Concentrate has intense moisturising effects on the epidermis, giving the skin a plumper look and improving its elasticity.

Aroma-Zone Hyaluronic Acid Food Supplement capsules are a good way of maintaining optimal hydration, and keeping the skin firm and elastic.

Combining Aroma-Zone's Hyaluronic Acid Food Supplement capsules with Aroma-Zone's Concentrated Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the ideal way to optimise your skin's overall hydration and comfort, providing long-lasting anti-ageing benefits for beautiful skin.

Fine lines and wrinkles appear earlier around the eyes and lips because the skin's texture is much finer there. Consider adding a drop of Aroma-Zone Hyaluronic Acid Serum Concentrate to your eye or lip cream to smooth fine lines and wrinkles with immediate hydration.

Complementary skincare

To support mature or sagging skin, combining it with other biomimetic active ingredients is particularly beneficial:

1. Tone your skin morning and night with a hydrosol of damask rose, rose geranium, gum rockrose or Helichrysum italicum.

2. Massage your face with a few drops of Hyaluronic Acid Serum Concentrate. To optimise the anti-ageing effects of your serum, you can add 30 drops of Aroma-Zone Plant Collagen to your bottle of Hyaluronic Acid Serum Concentrate. Collagen and hyaluronic acid create a synergy in terms of skin moisturisation, elasticity, suppleness and firmness. Be careful, however, with marine collagen, which can have certain side effects.

Hyaluronic acid-based food supplements obtained by natural fermentation are considered safe. Very few side effects have been reported following treatment with food supplements.

There are a few rare side effects when hyaluronic acid is administered in injectable form, either in dermatology to fill in wrinkles, or in rheumatology by infiltration for osteoarthritis of the knee, for example. These side effects may include redness, pain, itching, swelling or bruising.

Hyaluronic acid helps maintain the integrity and volume of various tissues in our bodies. Aroma-Zone's hyaluronic acid capsule supplement works from the inside out, helping us to replenish our stores of hyaluronic acid to maintain optimal hydration and slow down skin ageing.

A 3- to 4-month course is ideal for seeing lasting results in terms of skin elasticity and firmness. A daily intake of 150 mg of hyaluronic acid helps to increase skin hydration and visibly reduce the depth of wrinkles. Combining oral supplementation with the topical application of targeted skincare products, such as the collagen serum or the concentrated hyaluronic acid serum, maximises the benefits, resulting in more supple, smooth and plump skin.

Sonia Caillol Mérité holds a doctorate in pharmacy and a university diploma in dietetics, nutrition and health.

Sonia has always been passionate about nutrition and its effects on our health. Diet is paramount for her, and she adjusts nutritional regimes to suit her patients' lifestyles, medical treatments, preferences and wishes to help them regain and maintain their wellbeing.

As a pharmacy assistant, nutrition coach and writer for Aroma-Zone, Sonia gives advice about how to rebalance your diet and use natural supplements to help you regain a healthy lifestyle and good health, while still enjoying food that tastes good, something that is so important!

You can find all her advice on her Instagram page: nutrisonia13