If you have acne-prone skin or scarring, you might have been searching for ways to improve your skin. If so, you may have come across hyaluronic acid, often referred to by aesthetic practitioners as HA. But what exactly is hyaluronic acid? What is its history in the beauty industry and could skin treatments that deliver HA be the potential cure-all for problem skin.

In the latest blog from The Salon at Maxy Farm, we ask the question: does hyaluronic acid help acne? For us the answer is a definitive yes with lots of different options available. But we’ll be going through the research and sharing insights from Dr Phoebe Carr, our skin care specialist and medical practitioner, in just the same easy-to-understand way as we do when you book a personal consultation at Maxy Farm Salon.

Discover a breakdown of what hyaluronic acid is, its various benefits and the different ways it can be used in salon treatments to soothe, smooth and boost skin impacted by acne and its after effects. 

What is hyaluronic acid (HA)?

Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our bodies and is renowned for its incredible ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. Naturally, this makes it a powerful rehydrating substance, drawing and retaining moisture in the skin to deliver lots of notable benefits:

  • Better hydration – HA plumps up the skin to disguise pitting and scarring caused by acne.
  • Healing properties – Hyaluronic acid is famed for its healing powers. That’s because well hydrated skin heals faster, helping scars and acne to repair more quickly.
  • Bacteria barrier – well-hydrated skin has a strengthened natural barrier helping to shrug off that nasty bacteria that causes acne.

When was hyaluronic acid first used to help acne?

It is hard to pinpoint when UK salons first began using hyaluronic acid in cosmetic applications, but it was first isolated as a natural substance as long ago as 1934. After much research into exploring its benefits for skin hydration and health it began to feature in treatments in the 1970s and 1980s with major beauty brands incorporating it into their salon treatments in the latter half of the 20th century. 

How is hyaluronic acid used to help acne?   

There are several skin treatments that combine microneedling with hyaluronic acid and offer specific benefits for acne, acne-prone skin, and different types of acne scarring. All HA treatments from skin boosters to topical treatment and aesthetic dermal fillers feature different concentrations of hyaluronic acid for hydrating and skin improvement. Our treatments vary according to skin type, the severity of acne or acne scarring and the sort of treatment you feel comfortable with.

For a high concentration of hyaluronic acid – try our Profhilo treatment featuring HA in  its purest form. This delivers deep hydration making the skin appear plumper and more radiant while introducing and retaining moisture. The appearance of acne pitted skin and acne scars is helped by revitalising collagen and elastin to improve the texture of the skin, making it smoother and softer.

For a mix of hyaluronic acid with amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins – try our Redensity 1 treatment. This innovative skin booster transcends mere hydration. The carefully curated blend of amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins work synergistically to nourish the skin from within, promoting cellular repair and rejuvenation. Amino acids play a crucial role in collagen synthesis, aiding in the restoration of skin elasticity and firmness. Antioxidants combat free radicals, protecting the skin from environmental damage and premature aging. Meanwhile, minerals and vitamins bolster skin health, fortifying its natural barrier and enhancing overall radiance.

 Both Profhilo and Redensity 1 skin boosters with hyaluronic acid take a gentle approach to acne, promoting hydration while stimulating collagen and elastin production, naturally restructuring the skin from within. A series of regular treatments can improve the appearance of acne and overall skin tone with improved skin elasticity and firmness. The collagen and elastin continue to be produced rejuvenating and stimulating skin to self-heal from acne with minimal discomfort with optimal results around for 4 to 6 weeks after treatment.

Do any other acne treatments use hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is also used in dermal fillers. Whereas Profhilo HA is primarily about moisture retention and Redensity 1 HA is a patented natural mix for elasticity and youthfulness, the hyaluronic acid in dermal fillers is formulated differently to be thicker. Dermal fillers tend to be used for adding volume making this type of hyaluronic acid helpful for acne scars rather than acne, physically lifting depressed ice pick or box car acne scars to improve their overall appearance and smooth out the skin.

How will hyaluronic acid make my acne feel?

For these treatments that use hyaluronic acid to improve the appearance of acne and acne scarring, our clients report minimal discomfort and no down time.

Book your hyaluronic acid treatment to help acne today

At Salon Maxy Farm, we take pride in delivering an award-winning experience at our aesthetic beauty clinic. We will be delighted to assist you with personal recommendations from our aesthetic medical practitioner. Book now for an initial consultation to find out how hyaluronic acid can help improve your acne-prone skin.