From its scientific discovery in the early 1900s to its overtaking the cosmeceutical market around 2010, hyaluronic acid (HA) has made an indelible and important mark on the conversation of skin health and the fight against skin aging. The structure and mechanisms of action of this molecule allows it to provide a wide variety of benefits to human skin.
There are many HA formulations available today, with more hitting the market on a regular basis, so selecting the best product for your patients can be a challenge. Understanding its function and how topical formulations can best serve your patient base can help make this process more seamless.