Why is Hyaluronic Acid so popular compared to other moisturizers?
Question
Could you explain why Hyaluronic Acid is significantly more popular in cosmetic products compared to other moisturizing agents like Trehalose or NMF? What are the scientific findings regarding its effectiveness, particularly concerning claims about boosting the skin's natural Hyaluronic Acid production versus simply providing temporary hydration? Are there other factors, such as cost-effectiveness for manufacturers, that contribute to its widespread use?
Answer
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is indeed very popular in cosmetic products compared to other moisturizing agents like Trehalose or NMF. According to the information provided, this popularity is largely driven by marketing.
- Since HA is a natural component found in our skin, it's easier for marketers to claim that applying it helps supplement the skin's own HA.
However, current research does not confirm that topical HA application increases the skin's natural production of Hyaluronic Acid.
- Studies only show that it helps increase skin moisture by holding water, providing temporary hydration.
- This means that in terms of the fundamental moisturizing function, it may not be inherently superior to other moisturizing agents.
Another factor contributing to its widespread use is its effectiveness even at very low concentrations (e.g., 0.1%).
- While the pure powder can be expensive, using it at low percentages can be cost-effective for cosmetic manufacturers.
Therefore, the popularity of Hyaluronic Acid seems to stem more from its marketing advantage and cost-effectiveness for manufacturers rather than being fundamentally better than other moisturizing ingredients in terms of long-term skin benefits or moisturizing capability.
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