What is hyaluronic acid, how does it benefit the skin and what are its uses

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In recent years, hyaluronic acid infiltrations have become one of the most demanded aesthetic treatments in Spain.

According to the

(SEME), injections of this substance are perfect for

or treating flaccidity, among other functions.

In addition, a study carried out by the SEME in collaboration with

revealed that Botox ranks first and represents 42% of the most demanded treatments, while

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Concealing dark circles, reshaping the nose without going through the operating room or simply

are some of the uses given to hyaluronic acid, which also entails fewer risks than other treatments.

"Complications with current commercial preparations for medical use are very low: less than 1% in treatments with hyaluronic acid," says a study conducted by doctors

and

.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in some tissues of the human body.

"It is a carbohydrate produced by the body naturally. We find it in skin cells and cartilage. Its main characteristic is the ability to attract and retain water,

and joint lubricant," he explained. Dr.

to

.

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Aging reduces the presence of hyaluronic acid in the body, so that the skin loses elasticity and that is when wrinkles, loss of firmness and lack of luminosity appear.

"Initially, it began to be used in cosmetics in the form of implants to recover facial volume. Later, its

was demonstrated and, in addition, its stimulation of the creation of new collagen was surprising," Virginia explained to El Mundo. Sánchez García, member of the

(AEDV).

Hyaluronic acid is

, which can be placed in areas such as the lips, the eye contour or the cheekbones to treat expression lines or replenish volume.

Its great advantage?

Being a substance found naturally in the body, it has no contraindications.

"The body recognizes it, there is no rejection," says Dr. Dray.

However, specialists advise finding a good professional to carry out these treatments.

"

, that the professional who indicates and performs the treatment is a doctor with training in aesthetic medicine, as well as knowing the brand and label of the product that is injected into us," exposes the website of

.

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It should be noted that the result is not permanent and

.

"Because the aging process is dynamic, the use of a permanent substance limits the possibilities of improvement. On the other hand, absorbable substances, such as hyaluronic acid, are fully assimilated by the body after a certain period of time, offering flexibility to make the necessary adjustments," says Allergan.

The cosmetic use of hyaluronic acid

Those who do not dare to resort to injections should know that hyaluronic acid

and many companies include it in their formulations.

One of the most popular is

, which offers a serum with 2% of this substance (6.80 euros).

is a moisturizing serum formulated with vegan hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 that enhances the natural moisturizing factors of the dermis to achieve protected and deeply hydrated skin, according to the brand.

Hyaluronic Acid B5 Serum by The Ordinary.The Ordinary

This component can also be found in cream format.

This is the case of

Eucerin

(approximately 29 euros), which fills in expression lines and wrinkles, stimulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and prevents its degradation.

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Night Cream. Eucerin

The eye contours especially benefit from hyaluronic acid, as it helps combat the dreaded crow's feet.

offers a cream for this area that also includes caffeine and vitamin B3 in its composition (reduced to 20.99 euros).

Inglot All In eye contour.Inglot

The 'celebrities' who confess to having tried hyaluronic acid

Some 'celebrities' have already tried hyaluronic acid.

did not hesitate to admit that she had used the fillers in an interview with

.

"I use

for my lips. I go to

in Beverly Hills. He is the best and supernatural about it," she stated.

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In Spain,

also acknowledged having increased her lips with this compound.

"I have always had a very thick lower lip compared to the upper lip and it is not that I had a complex, but I always tried to put pouts to hide it. Now I have them even and, in my opinion, they are very natural. What I wear is hyaluronic acid," the "influencer" commented on

's stories , putting herself in the hands of Dr. Julián Bayón.

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