Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid are often found in the same
cosmetics. They are used for anti aging skin creams because the
benefits they have. They both help to strengthen the skin and this
prevents sagging and looseness. Hyaluronic acid has a beneficial
effect on the joints as well.
People who have arthritic pain have found it beneficial to use
hyaluronic acid. The same applies to person who have joint pain for a
number of other reasons. For example, typists may develop little
finger joint pain while athletes may develop pain and inflammation in
other areas of their body, such as in their knees.
People who use hyaluronic acid find that it reverses some of the
signs of aging. This is because it is found naturally in the joints
and in young skin. Hyaluronic acid is essential for the formation of
collagen. It is also found in synovial fluid or joint fluid. It has a
lubricating effect and is essential in providing a cushioning effect
in the skin and joints.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid is one of the alpha-hydroxy acids or AHAs. The
alpha-hydroxy acids also include citric, lactic and tartaric acid.
All of these acids remove dead and damaged cells. In fact, this is
one reason why many natural or home made masks that are designed to
remove dead cells contain the pulp or juice of some fruit that is
rich in citric acid. This is also the reason why milk which is a few
hours old, which is rich in lactic acid, has been used for
generations in facial washes and cleansers to produce younger looking
skin.
When dead and damaged cells are removed by alpha-hydroxy acids
such as glycolic acid, the skin looks younger and has a more even
tone. People with age spots and discoloration can also use glycolic
acid to treat these conditions. Products that contain glycolic acid
are effective at removing acne scars as well.