Hyaluronic Acid
Quick answer: Hyaluronic Acid is a skin support ingredient. Holds up to a thousand times its weight in water, plumping skin and easing fine lines. Apply to damp skin, then seal with an oil or moisturiser to lock in hydration.
- Role
- Skin support
- Form
- Mixed 50-1,500 kDa fractions
- Citations
- 1 peer-reviewed reference
Sourcing
Produced by bacterial fermentation in a Japanese facility, the cleanest and most studied source. We use a blend of low and high molecular weight HA so it works at the surface and the deeper layers of the skin.
How it works
Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan naturally present in skin and joints. Topically and orally, it draws and binds water in connective tissue.
How to take it
Apply to damp skin, then seal with an oil or moisturiser to lock in hydration.
Form & standardisation
Mixed 50-1,500 kDa fractions
Research
- Oe et al. 2017 · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, Daily oral HA over 12 weeks measurably improved skin moisture in adults with dry skin.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid is a skin support ingredient. Holds up to a thousand times its weight in water, plumping skin and easing fine lines.
How does Hyaluronic Acid work?
Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan naturally present in skin and joints. Topically and orally, it draws and binds water in connective tissue.
How should I take Hyaluronic Acid?
Apply to damp skin, then seal with an oil or moisturiser to lock in hydration.
Where is Clekina's Hyaluronic Acid sourced?
Produced by bacterial fermentation in a Japanese facility, the cleanest and most studied source. We use a blend of low and high molecular weight HA so it works at the surface and the deeper layers of the skin.