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Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, which is a polysaccharide, a large molecule made of many smaller monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are simple sugars, such as glucose, that are bound together by special enzymes to create large sugar polymers or polysaccharides. A polysaccharide is also called a glycan. It is naturally occurring in connective tissue throughout our bodies, with 50% of it being found in our skin. It is one of the major components of our extracellular matrix (the framework in which our skin cells sit), and it also has an essential role in retaining moisture, as one molecule alone can hold up to 1000x its own weight in water. In essence, hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge that holds a vast amount of water in the skin. As we age, our body’s natural production of hyaluronic acid slows down, and as a result, the skin loses its luminous glow, elasticity and plumpness. In essence, it loses its youthful appearance. Hyaluronic acid can be applied topically and is a key ingredient in many serums and creams. While the molecule is too large to get down into the dermis layer, there are small benefits to using it on the skin’s surface. “It acts as a moisturiser through its water-attracting properties, by drawing water into the skin to keep it hydrated, supple and functioning effectively as a barrier.”
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