HA 5 Light

Hyaluronic Acid is a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water. This formula focuses on ultra-moisturizing high molecular weight versions for ample surface hydration as well as on medium molecular weight versions, whose strong point is to strengthen the skin barrier and to reinforce the skin’s natural defense & healing mechanisms.

• 4.5-5.5 pH
• 5 Forms of Hyaluronic Acid
• + Panthenol Glycerin

Everyone, but especially for combination-oily skin types. For normal to dry skin, see the Rich version.

• Skin type: all skin types, ideal for combination, oily skin
• Skin concern: dehydration, damaged skin barrier
• Texture: weightless, non-sticky, thin gel

Apply a few drops to the face or blend with your favorite moisturizer. Can be used either in the AM and/or PM.

Shelf life: 2 years from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)

key ingreds:

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer – A new generation, cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid, whose water binding ability is several times greater than the already amazing water-binding ability of Hyaluronic Acid. Also offers longer-term moisturizing benefits.

Sodium Hyaluronate – The most common, salt-form of Hyaluronic Acid that can be found in large and medium molecular weight in the formula.

Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract – The extract of silver ear mushroom known for its amazing water-binding abilities. It contains sugar constituents, including Glucuronic Acid, one of the building blocks of Hyaluronic Acid. It is cosmetically very elegant, non-sticky and has additional antioxidant benefits.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid – A smaller molecular weight version of Hyaluronic Acid that is known for its ability to reinforce the skin’s natural defense & healing mechanisms.

Panthenol – A classic skincare ingredient that is a reliable soothing, moisturizing and skin-protecting agent.

full inci list:

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

research:

Papakonstantinou, Eleni, Michael Roth, and George Karakiulakis. “Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging.” Dermato-endocrinology4.3 (2012): 253-258.

Schlesinger, Todd, and Callie Rowland Powell. “Efficacy and safety of a low-molecular weight hyaluronic Acid topical gel in the treatment of facial seborrheic dermatitis.” The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 5.10 (2012): 20.

Journal of immunology, 2008 Aug 1, Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Increases the Self-Defense of Skin Epithelium by Induction of β-Defensin 2 via TLR2 and TLR4