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Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for Eyes
Jul 25, 2018
What is hyaluronic acid?
Some dermal fillers contain Hyaluronic acid (HA) – a type of naturally occurring molecule that is found abundantly in the human body. It is vital for maintaining the hydration status and lubrication in various bodily structures such as the skin, joints, and eyes. Due to its impressive hygroscopic property—one gram of hyaluronic acid can retain up to 6 litres of water—it is now a permanent fixture in innumerable cosmetic, skincare, and aesthetic medical products.
What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid for eyes?
Besides applying it on the face to moisturise the skin, HA can also be used in and around the periorbital area for a rejuvenated appearance with dermal filllers.
- Dermal Fillers: A lot of patients develop small wrinkles—also known as crow’s feet—around the eyes. Though these lines are sometimes considered attractive, some patients may still be bothered by the wrinkles. Patients can easily correct these wrinkles erased using hyaluronic acid-based fillers. These fillers are usually manufactured from non-animal source of HA and processed to be viscoelastic. Once injected into the wrinkly area, the gel instantly smooths the skin for a wrinkle-free periorbital area. Some brands of excellent filler that can correct the wrinkled area around the eyes are Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero. You can buy dermal fillers online from all these brands at Maylips for the most competitive prices.
- Eye Cream: Since the skin of the area directly surrounding the eyes is very delicate and sensitive, patients are at risk of developing one of more signs of ageing, from darkness, fine lines, to puffiness. Patients are strongly urged to implement a skincare regimen suitable for them, incorporating the diligent application of eye creams, in order to repair or prevent skin damage. Eye creams that are enriched with HA are helpful in ensuring that the periorbital area stays hydrated and resists damage.
- Eye Lubrication: Besides aesthetic purposes, HA also has its medical purposes. Its ultra-hydrating property makes hyaluronic acid a potent ingredient in moisturising eye drops. Since HA is also present in natural tears, it is often used in artificial tears to alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes such as burning or a scratchy sensation in the eyes.
- Treatment for Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva and is caused by microorganisms or irritants. Patients are encouraged to regularly wash their inflamed eyes with an eye wash containing hyaluronic acid to significantly decrease the severity of the condition.
- Treatment for Eye Floaters: Eye floaters happen when the jelly-like substance in the eye (vitreous humour) break down and casts shadows on the retina. This benign phenomenon can be managed using hyaluronic acid eye drops.
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