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Sodium hyaluronate has become popular with the cosmetic industry and anti-aging skin care products. Its ability to penetrate skin and hold onto water makes it a popular ingredient in moisturizers, skin repair creams, serums and other anti-aging skin care products.
Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. Sodium hyaluronate is the salt form of skin-replenishing ingredient hyaluronic acid and is considered more effective for skin. Sodium hyaluronate has a smaller molecular size as HA (making it especially penetrative), and is able to hold more water than any other natural substance - up to 1,000 times its weight in water!
When applied topically to the skin it can reach deep down into the dermis layers. It then binds water and nutrients deep down while attracting water to plump the skin. Skin is supple, hydrated and incredibly smooth. Because Sodium Hyaluronate is able to swell in the skin by binding the water, skin is plumped for a smooth, wrinkle-free surface.
Sodium Hyaluronate allows skincare products containing this humectant to protect skin from losing trans-epidermal water loss. This provides incredible wrinkle-reducing attributes for the skin. An added benefit is Sodium Hyaluronates ability to help extremely dry skin from flaking. Continued use of skin care products containing Sodium Hyaluronate will provide anti-aging, wrinkle-smoothing and exceptional moisturizing benefits for all skin types.
It also promotes skin/blood microcirculation and nutrient absorption, and helps maintain normal metabolism. Because of it's super-sized hydrating properties, sodium hyaluronate will result in smoother, softer skin with decreased wrinkles and an all-around plumper skin.
Sodium hyaluronate is a water-soluble salt form of hyaluronic acid created by scientists to increase stability and lessen the likelihood of oxidization. The two names (hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) are used interchangeably in the beauty industry, but they do have differences.
Sodium hyaluronate helps your skin retain moisture while reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). As we age, our eyelids lose elasticity and moisture sodium hyaluronate helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by "plumping up" the skin.
In a 2000 study by Sakai et. al cited by Paula Begoun, "The Cosmetics Cop," found that a decrease in the lipid and NMF content of the skin leads to surface roughness, flaking, fine lines, and a tight, uncomfortable feeling. Within the skin, biologically-formed NMFs are made of amino acids and their metabolites, and are found exclusively inside the cells of the uppermost layer of the skin (the stratum corneum). Natural NMFs maintain moisture in the skin, even under low humidity, and provide an optimal environment for enzymatic functions (Baumann).
NMFs in skincare products also help to temporarily stabilize and maintain the complex intercellular-skin matrix, which is the glue that holds the skin together; this gives skin a smoother appearance. NMFs are important for anti-aging prevention, as hydration of the skin with NMFs allows the skin to operate at optimum capacity, and provides a better defense against environmental assaults.
NMFs include glycerin, urea, alpha hydroxy acid, lactic acid, propylene glycol, and hyaluronic acid.
All three incredibly effective wrinkle products below are formulated with Sodium hyaluronate, for maximum anti aging performance. The products are hydrating to the skin, and highly recommended.
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