Hyaluronic Acid (sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronan, HA)

HA is virtually unmatched in hydrating the skin because of its ability to retain water more effectively than any other natural substance. Supplementation of HA provides increased smoothness, softening, elasticity and decreased facial wrinkles.

HA is present in every tissue of the body and it is found most abundantly in the skin. It retains facial skin hydration and lubrication, provides nutrients and removes waste from the cells that do not have a direct blood supply, such as dead or wrinkled skin. As we age, our bodies produce less and less HA, nutrients cannot be moved into the skin and waste cannot be eliminated. Skin then becomes dry and wrinkly. Regular application of HA helps prevents and reverse the skin's aging process.

HA injection replacement has become popular. It is done by injecting HA directly into the affected areas such as around wrinkles, age spots and dry skin. Although successful, it is very expensive, painful, must be administered by a physician and generally 2-3 treatments are needed for the desired corrections. Steady external application of HA, found in Bellaplex, is an easier and far more affordable way to replace the HA that you have lost in your wrinkles and facial lines.