Hyaluronic acid……injections….creams…..what works ..what doesn’t!
There is no doubt that hyaluronic filler injections can achieve incredible results……have had this procedure myself, I can vouch for it.

But…what about all those rows ‘n rows of creams containing hyaluronic acid and claiming to be miracles in a jar….money down the drain or not? All those magazine advertisments?


Not wishing you bog you down with a whole lot of scientific jargon, I am going to make this as brief as possible.

What is hyaluronic acid?



Hyaluronic Acid is a key component of human tissue, providing the body with essential moisture and a viable way to erase wrinkles without the loss of facial expression.
Hyaluronic acid is available in facial injections under product names like Restylane, a hyaluronic acid wrinkle-filler that works to lift the lip, wrinkles or folds and create Substance volume.
Hyaluronic acid injections do not relax muscles but instead “fill in” areas most affected by wrinkles and fine lines.
That Prevents Wrinkles and Keeps Your Body Supple

In my endeavour to uncover the truth I came across some really interesting articles…read the one below by Jakki Francie…..HAD TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU.

By: Jakki Francis
In Yuzuri Hara, a village in Japan, ten percent of the population is 85 or older. Diseases of aging, such as cancer, diabetes and Alzieimer’s are virtually unknown.

People rarely see a doctor and their skin rarely shows signs of aging. They live long, healthy active lives.




As reported on the ABC News program 20/20, researchers have discovered the ‘magical’ ingredient that appears to keep people in Yuzuri Hara young. It is hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in the carbohydrate foods that are unique to the hilly terrain of this village.

The Times Newspaper (UK) reported in New LIFE in OLD BONES:
"Researchers are looking for the genes involved with osteo-arthritis, which may lead to more effective, targeted therapies. Some studies have also shown positive results from injections into arthritic joints of hyaluronic acid, a component of the bodies own lubricant fluid, which seems to delay the need for a joint replacement."
What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid; or HA is a natural substance that is plentiful in our bodies when we are born.
It is found in all human connective tissue.
What Does Hyaluronic Acid Do?
HA occurs naturally in the deeper layers of our skin (the dermis). It helps to keep skin smooth and "plump" through its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
It lubricates the joints.
HA plays a critical role in the rapid repair of wounds and other skin conditions.
Hyaluronic acid improves eye-sight
Moisture Retention
The ability to retain and hold moisture is the secret to youthful, healthy, vibrant skin.
Aging robs us of this innate ability to hold in moisture. As we get older our bodies produce less and less hyaluronic acid. The drop in HA starts at around the age of 18-20 years. But after the age of 40 the down slide becomes apparent. Skin starts to lose its elasticity and lines and wrinkles appear.
Hyaluronic acid also supports the formation and maintenance of collagen, an important connective tissue. Collagen degradation is believed to cause a decrease in skin tone and elasticity.
Healthy, youthful skin comes from the inside. By replacing the components that naturally deplete with age, we can reverse the signs associated with aging.
Hyaluronic acid supplementation puts back in what is naturally lost to restore radiance and youth.


THEN I CAME ACROSS A CLAIM MADE BY A WELL KNOW BEAUTY LINE THAT SAID THAT THEIR PRODUCT COULD ACHIEVE EXACTLY THE SAME RESULTS AS HYALURONIC FILLER INJECTIONS. CLAIMS LIKE THESE ARE NOT TRUE……. Injectable fillers plump up wrinkles from the inside out by filling them in
with hyaluronic acid or other polymers. Topical creams and lotions have a superficial moisturizing but they do not penetrate the skin and do not have any long lasting effect on wrinkles. Yes..they may be very good moisturizers (which is important) YOU CANNOT COMPARE A TOPICAL CREAM WITH THE INJECTIBLE VERSION

THE FINAL word on the subject of hyaluronic acid topical creams comes from Dr Mike Henry, the pricinicpal clinical aesthetic physiscian at the Taryn Laine Centre.


‘Hyaluronic acid in creams makes no difference at all. It won't penetrate through the epithelium. For it to be effective you have to apply when needling eg mesotherapy or dermarolling.’
( I will be chatting about these two procedures in the near future)

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT GIRLS…………..NEXT TIME AROUND I’M TAKING ON ANOTHER NEW BUZZ WORD IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY MARKET……Q10!

Thank you Elle magazine for putting so eloquently and succinctly what I have no doubt many of us have been thinking all along. In this month’s issue the article…..’I’ll never get botox and other lies we tell’!

I quote from the article by Emily Pettit – Coetzee . In the article she states that research shows that the use of botox and fillers is one of the top five things women lie about. She goes on to talk about the many celebrities well over forty who decry the use of botox while looking so radiant and unlined that you have to wonder who they think they are fooling. She goes on to cite Nicole Kidman who was recently quoted as saying, ‘I am completely natural…there is nothing in my face’,I’m still laughing!

Emily goes on to say,’Our society has a deep rooted belief that natural is better. And if your genes deliver up blonde hair, plump lips and perky boobs, then you’re considered slightly superior.’

It’s an excellent article and well worth a read!!!