Hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular and versatile active ingredients in aesthetic medicine and skin care. Used for its moisturising and plumping properties, it is suitable for all skin types, whether oily, dry, combination or sensitive. But did you know that hyaluronic acid can be specifically formulated and applied according to each patient's skin type? This article explores how hyaluronic acid is used to treat different skin types and which formulas are most recommended.
L'hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the skin, capable of retaining up to 1000 times its weight in water. This exceptional moisturising property helps to maintain the skin's elasticity and firmness while providing deep hydration. Unlike other active ingredients that may be too aggressive or unsuitable for certain skin types, hyaluronic acid is generally well tolerated by all skin types.
Advances in hyaluronic acid formulations mean we can meet the specific needs of every skin type.
It is important to offer personalised hyaluronic acid treatments, tailored to the needs of each patient, to ensure optimal results.
Dry skin is characterised by a lack of moisture and lipids, leading to feelings of tightness, redness and flakiness. As the skin barrier is often impaired, dry skin is more susceptible to irritation, environmental damage and premature ageing.
For dry skin, hyaluronic acid is used for its incredible ability to attract and retain water in the deep layers of the skin. Formulations recommended for dry skin generally contain low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which penetrates deeply to intensely moisturise from within.
The most popular products for dry skin are serums enriched with multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid. These serums combine hyaluronic acid molecules of different sizes to provide multi-level hydration, plumping the skin and strengthening the skin barrier.
The injections of Skinboostershyaluronic acid injections are highly effective in treating dry skin. These injections provide intense and prolonged hydration by stimulating collagen production and improving skin elasticity. Products such as Restylane Vital or the Teosyal Redensity 1 are specifically designed to moisturise and revitalise dry skin, restoring radiance to the complexion and softness to the skin.
Oily skin is often associated with excessive sebum production, which can lead to a shiny appearance, enlarged pores and a tendency to acne. Contrary to what you might think, oily skin also needs moisturising, but with lightweight products that don't clog pores or aggravate seborrhoea problems.
For oily skin, hyaluronic acid is used to provide light hydration without weighing the skin down or clogging pores. The formulas recommended for this type of skin are generally based on high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, which hydrates the skin's surface without penetrating too deeply.
Serums and gels are particularly effective at moisturising oily skin while maintaining a matte finish. These lightweight products are absorbed quickly and do not leave an oily film. They regulate sebum production while providing the necessary hydration.
Oily skin can also benefit from hyaluronic acid injections to correct textural irregularities and improve the appearance of enlarged pores. Visit micro-injections of hyaluronic acid help to smooth the skin without adding excessive volume, making the skin more even and improving the luminosity of the complexion.
Products such as Juvederm Volite or Restylane Vital are particularly appreciated for their ability to deeply hydrate the skin without creating shine or sebum build-up. These treatments are ideal for patients with oily skin who want an overall improvement in the texture and appearance of their skin.
Combination skin is characterised by a combination of oily areas (usually the T-zone: forehead, nose, chin) and dry areas (often the cheeks). This requires a balanced approach that moisturises the dry areas without overloading the oily areas.
For combination skin, hyaluronic acid is ideal because it adapts to the specific needs of each area of the face. The products recommended are often serums or light lotions that moisturise without weighing down the skin or clogging pores.
These products use advanced technologies to deliver targeted hydration, while respecting the skin's natural balance.
Hyaluronic acid injections can be used strategically to restore balance to combination skin. For example, products such as Belotero Balance or the Juvederm Ultra or the Restylane are formulated to be flexible and adapt to the different areas of the face, offering a smoothing effect on dry areas and a firming effect on areas that tend to be oily.
Advanced pointing techniques, such as MD Codes™This allows us to precisely target the areas in need of correction, ensuring a harmonious, natural result.
Sensitive skin often reacts to skin care products, becoming red and irritated. This type of skin needs gentle, soothing skin care products that moisturise without causing irritation.
Hyaluronic acid is one of the gentlest and best-tolerated ingredients for sensitive skin. Products formulated for this type of skin generally contain hyaluronic acid combined with soothing ingredients, such as allantoin or colloidal oatmeal, which reduce redness and irritation while providing deep hydration.
Sensitive skin can benefit from specific fillers designed to minimise reactions. Products such as Restylane Skinboosters are formulated to deeply moisturise while soothing sensitive skin, thanks to their concentration in low-cross-linked hyaluronic acid.
Mature skin shows signs of ageing such as wrinkles, sagging skin and loss of volume. These skins need treatments that not only moisturise, but also stimulate collagen production and improve firmness.
For mature skin, hyaluronic acid is used not only for its moisturising properties, but also for its ability to plump the skin and fill in wrinkles. These products contain hyaluronic acid combined with peptides to boost collagen and improve skin firmness.
Volumising hyaluronic acid injections such as the Juvederm Voluma or the Restylane Lyft are specifically designed to restore lost volume, lift fat and redefine facial contours. Specific injection techniques such as liquid facelift have been developed to give a natural lifting effect, without surgery.
Article rédigé par le Dr Romano Valeria
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