What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid for my skin?

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most talked-about ingredients in cosmetics. Day or night face creams, serums, oils, eye contours... This active ingredient, which promises to reduce wrinkles and leave skin hydrated and plump, is in every formula! But do you know where it comes from? How does it work on the skin and what are its (many) benefits? How do you choose the right hyaluronic acid cream? Today, we're lifting the veil on an exceptional active ingredient for firm, youthful skin, which we've been incorporating into our face care products for a long time!

What is hyaluronic acid?

It is a molecule found naturally in the human body. Its role includes preserving and lubricating joints, as well as supporting, protecting and nourishing skin tissue. It plays a major role in the beauty and youthfulness of the face, since it is capable of absorbing 1,000 times its own weight in water! It thus limits skin dehydration and helps keep skin supple and firm. Unfortunately, its presence decreases over time: every ten years, hyaluronic acid production drops by 6%. The rest is history: this gradual yet significant decline leads to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes and around the mouth, followed by general skin aging.

While it's possible to boost your hyaluronic acid capital through injections, you don't need to resort to cosmetic medicine to see its benefits quickly: by opting for a face cream containing hyaluronic acid, you'll see your skin's texture, firmness and elasticity improve, and you can't help but appreciate this ingredient, considered to date to be the most effective anti-aging active ingredient.

Hyaluronic acid in cosmetics

There are two types of hyaluronic acid: high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid creates a protective barrier on the skin's surface to prevent water evaporation and dehydration. It helps the epidermis maintain that plump, plumper look we're all looking for! Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid penetrates deep into cells, filling in fine lines and wrinkles to revive tired faces showing the first signs of ageing. It stimulates the body's natural production of this molecule, as well as the activity of fibroblasts, which produce collagen.

The presence of hyaluronic acid in the formula of a day or night cream, mask or serum therefore makes it possible to act on two key aspects: skin hydration and youthfulness. As it is naturally present in the body, it has the advantage of being very well tolerated by all skin types, even the most sensitive. Hyaluronic acid can be of natural or synthetic origin.

Polaar's teams have long recognized the anti-aging effects of hyaluronic acid on mature skin. We have focused on this key active ingredient for our Ice Source range, formulated to keep skin optimally moisturized, for a radiant, luminous complexion day after day.

Unique hyaluronic acid treatments

We bring you all the benefits of hyaluronic acid in Ice Source face products: cream, moisturizing jelly and mask accompany you every day to keep your skin beautifully hydrated and radiant.

We've combined it with a rare and precious polar asset: Iceberg Water, the purest water in the world, which has survived the centuries imprisoned in these mountains of ice, untouched by pollution. Harvested with the utmost respect for the polar landscape, this original water comes from icebergs that have been broken off and melted. Encapsulated in liposomes, it intensely moisturizes your skin, diffusing its hydrating power for 24 hours. Hyaluronic acid, meanwhile, binds this moisture in the cells, for long-lasting hydration. Finally, a polar micro-algae, Thalassiosira Antartica, reinforces the hydrolipidic film to limit water loss and ensure that your skin is never thirsty again. The result is a fresh, plump face, and reduced signs of aging (wrinkles, fine lines) thanks to this trio of magical active ingredients!

Two hyaluronic acid-based creams have been formulated to meet the needs of all skin types. Crème Hydratante, with its creamy, enveloping texture, is suitable for normal to dry skin. Gelée Hydratante, with its ultra-fluid gel texture, instantly penetrates the skin without leaving a greasy residue: it's perfect for combination to oily skin, which needs a light care product that melts into the epidermis without aggressing it or exacerbating sebum production.

The perfect complement to these two facial treatments: the Ultra Moisturizing Mask which, applied once or twice a week to clean skin, boosts the effectiveness of your skincare routine. The skin absorbs the product according to its degree of dehydration. A 10-minute application is all it takes to give you a beautiful complexion, but even the most moisture-deprived skin types can leave it on overnight for a healthy glow in the morning.

The best thing about these moisturizing products? They contain between 95 and 96% natural ingredients. Here, as in all our face and body care products, there's no paraben, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil or alcohol. We rely on effective active ingredients that respect your skin and the environment, and are harvested using sustainable processes. Polaar cosmetics are vegan, cruelty-free and made in France, guaranteeing you healthy products, whatever your skin's needs (anti-aging, moisturizing, radiance, suncare, men's...). Healthy formulations do not sacrifice sensoriality: let yourself be enveloped by our addictive fragrances and smooth, melting textures!