How to Get Radiant Skin from the Inside Out

Did you know that your skin is actually considered an organ? 

It’s not only an organ, but also the largest organ in the body and serves many critical purposes, from protection and temperature regulation to water content control and sensory functions.¹

Your skin health can also showcase a sense of radiance. However, because the skin is so exposed to the elements, keeping it healthy, radiant, and vibrant can be difficult. Because it is a dynamic, active organ, you can support it from the inside out — not just topically. It begins on a cellular level with oral hyaluronic acid. 

Is Hyaluronic Acid Good for Skin?

One aspect that keeps skin healthy from the inside out is its ability to maintain a high moisture content, which keeps the skin plump and pliable. The skin contains an important molecule known as hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is critical to maintaining the optimal moisture content of the skin but, unfortunately, skin hyaluronic acid levels begin to decline as early as age 20.²

Several studies have shown that taking oral hyaluronic acid can help improve the skin’s water content and help maintain skin elasticity.³ A 2023 randomized, double-blind study featuring 129 women of different ages and skin types found that oral hyaluronic acid significantly improved skin hydration and tone after just eight weeks.⁴

A study from 2022 also showed that oral hyaluronic acid helped reduce skin water loss and support skin elasticity and firmness compared to the women taking the placebo pill.⁵ An earlier study from 2017 featuring women aged 45 to 60 also found that the women taking the oral hyaluronic acid had more radiant, vibrant skin with better skin elasticity.⁶

For additional nutritional support, hyaluronic acid can be combined with antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium citrate, which is an important mineral that signals your muscles to relax. 

If you’re looking for healthy, vibrant skin, consider taking a supplement that combines oral hyaluronic acid and other nutrients to help keep your skin looking radiant as you age.

References

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3. HWsu T, Su Z, Hsieh Y, et al. Oral hyaluronan relieves wrinkles and improves dry skin: a 12-week double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. Nutrients. 2021;13(7) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8308347/
4. Gao Y, Wang R, Zhang L, et al. Oral administration of hyaluronic acid to improve skin conditions via a randomized double-blind clinical test. Skin Research & Technology. 2023;29(11). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10661223/
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