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.

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.

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.