Acids For Skin - Hyaluronic Acid & Hydroxy Acid PDF

ACIDS FOR SKIN HYALURONIC ACID HYDROXY ACID HYALURONIC ACID  HA (Hyaluronic acid) is also called Hyaluronan and Restylane is the trade name.  It’s a viscous fluid carbohydrate present in connective tissue, synovial fluid, and the humors of the eye.  Discovered in 1934 by Karl Meyer....

ACIDS FOR SKIN HYALURONIC ACID HYDROXY ACID HYALURONIC ACID  HA (Hyaluronic acid) is also called Hyaluronan and Restylane is the trade name.  It’s a viscous fluid carbohydrate present in connective tissue, synovial fluid, and the humors of the eye.  Discovered in 1934 by Karl Meyer.  Found in all vertebrate animals.  Structure HA is a mucopolysaccharide. Composed of alternating residues of the monosaccharides glucuronic acid and glucosamine. Forms hydrogen bond with water molecules. It is present as “filling material” in connective tissues especially the skin. Benefits  Hydrates dry skin  Makes skins soft & smooth  Reduces fine lines & wrinkles  Promotes hair growth  Reconstructs connective tissue  Used in eye surgery and corneal transplant.  Used to treat Osteoarthritis by injecting it into the joint  Helps in delivering nutrients. HA helps to retain over a 1000 times its weight in water within the cells of skin.  Side Effects Sometimes hyaluronic acid can cause pain and redness where it is injected. Increased pressure in the eye may occur after hyaluronic acid is used for eye surgery. Rarely, hyaluronic acid may cause allergic reactions ANTI AGING  The amount of HA decreases with aging, hence fine lines, wrinkles and sagging appears.  HA fillers (with other compositions) are available. JOINT FUNCTION LIP AUGMENTATION  Non-surgical procedure, aims to improve the appearance of lips by increasing fullness.