What is hyaluronic acid and how it helps our health
In recent times there has been a lot of talk about hyaluronic acid. Have you ever wondered what does hyaluronic acid do and what it can do? Find out with us why it is an important ally not only for our health but also for our beauty.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate is a substance naturally produced by our body and is one of the main components of our connective tissue. It ensures the hydration of tissues while protecting them. However, its concentration within skin connective tissue tends to decrease with the aging process (this is when wrinkles and lines start showing!). Being a molecule naturally produced by our body, it is free of contraindications or side effects. This is why nowadays it is one of the most popular key ingredients not only in pharmacology, but also in many cosmetic products.
What does hyaluronic acid do?
Hyaluronic acid truly is a wonderful "little helper"! It allows our tissue to maintain tone, helps to bind and retain water, ensures the maintenance of skin hydration, and it also factors in our eye health.
Thanks to its special properties, in fact, sodium hyaluronate helps to maintain the tear film and ensures optimal protection and lubrication of the eye. In addition, these particular properties, hyaluronic acid also provides to our eyes a modicum of protection against UVA and UVB radiations.
What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid?
- it helps keep skin healthy, youthful and moisturised
- contributes to joint mobility and lubrication
- helps in maintaining mobility and keeping the joints healthy
- contributes to the processes of scar healing and tissue regeneration
- keeps the eye lubricated and protected
For these reasons, our Lentiamo experts often suggest using hyaluronic acid eye drops to maintain your eyes well hydrated and healthy. Although products containing hyaluronic acid can be used at any age, they are particularly recommended for the over-50s as they compensate for the natural decrease in production of the molecule that occurs with age.
How does sodium hyaluronate eye drops work?
Sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronic acid eye drops are frequently used in ophthalmology because of the amazing properties listed above. Eye drops containing hyaluronic acid have been shown to reduce dry eye symptoms and improve general eye health because it helps retain moisture, providing great and long-lasting comfort.
It is a particularly useful product for contacts wearers, as it also provides relief from the mechanical stress caused by contact lenses.
What are the best sodium hyaluronate eye drops?
At Lentiamo you will find some of the best hyaluronic acid eye drops that you can also use while wearing your contact lenses! Discover them now:
