Dry skin, first wrinkles, or simply the need for extra care? The answer is always hyaluronic acid. When we at 48grams refer to it as a miracle ingredient, a game-changer in facial care, we're absolutely right. There are numerous studies that confirm this. More on that later. The fact is: creams, Serums or Masks, Those containing this so-called polysaccharide act like a fountain of youth.
A component of our body
What skeptics should know first: Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our bodies. Not only in the skin, but also in the joints and connective tissue, it binds 1,000 times its own weight in water. That's a huge amount. A great effect – which, however, diminishes from around the age of 25. This first becomes noticeable in the skin. Dryness and the first wrinkles are the unfortunate consequence. This is precisely where skincare creators like [name of creator] come in. Skincare guru Bernd Kuhs 48grams products compensate for moisture loss by adding hyaluronic acid, thus replenishing the tissue from within.
Studies that prove the effect
That sounds great, but it's also been confirmed. A clinical study at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich revealed that women using a hyaluronic acid formula with a concentration of just 0.1 percent experienced a "significant increase in skin hydration and overall suppleness" compared to women who received a placebo. The Bavarian researchers also evaluated wrinkle depth and skin firmness. The result: After three months of use, wrinkle depth decreased by up to 20% and tissue tightened by up to 30%. Wow! When we heard about this on the 48grams blog, we were thrilled: Our products are significantly more concentrated with hyaluronic acid – and even with the highest concentration! expensive oligo.
Nothing beats Oligo
At this point, a brief digression is in order: There are different molecular sizes of hyaluronic acid, which penetrate the skin to varying depths. So-called high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid remains more on the surface, forming a film, but can only protect against external influences. Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, penetrates deeper and improves moisture retention in the long term. But let's turn to the most exciting group, the most effective form: oligo-hyaluronic acid. Its tiny molecular structure reaches even the deep layers of the skin. There, it performs two functions simultaneously: retaining moisture AND stimulating the skin's natural hyaluronic acid production. Because only this effect is truly sustainable, we have chosen Oligo-Hyaluronic Acid in our products.
Natural and vegan
For anyone still hesitant: Hyaluronic acid is now vegan! While it was previously extracted from animal sources (e.g., rooster combs), today it's produced entirely through biotechnological processes. Through the fermentation of specific bacteria, hyaluronic acid is now manufactured in a pure and vegan form. This method is not only ethically sound, but it also reduces the risk of allergic reactions. Last but not least: This is the only way to adapt the manufacturing process to produce different molecular sizes. And that brings us back to our coveted oligo!
A discovery for eternity
Now that we've reported so much about hyaluronic acid, all that's missing is a look at history; more precisely, the year 1934.Back then, scientists Karl Meyer and John Palmer at Columbia University (New York) discovered the substance in cow eyes (not at all appetizing) and named it "hyaluronic acid." The name is very fitting, combining the Greek word "hyalos" (glass-like) and its chemical structure, which contains a uronic acid. However, it wasn't until decades later that the full potential of this discovery became apparent. In the 1980s, it became popular in the cosmetics industry and is now an integral part of modern skincare – including here at 48grams.
