Why's Hyaluronic Acid So Magical For Your Skin?

" For starters, HA can bind up to 1000 times its weight in water! In other words, it functions as a humectant and holds water molecules onto the surface of your skin to keep it nice and hydrated." -Healthline.com

I'm kind of a natural science nerd in a way. I am fascinated with why and how something works, especially if it has to do with the skin and body!

So Let's jump in and let me try to breakdown how skin ages, the problem with the loss of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and what YOU can do to help slow down this process forever!_

Here Comes My Science Nerd Talk!

Hold On and Hang in There! I Think You Will Understand Where I Am Going With This!...

What is Aging Skin?
Skin aging has two different biological processes. The first is intrinsic (natural) or innate aging. This process is going to happen to our bodies whether we like it or not and is unpreventable.

The intrinsic process affects all internal organs just the same as your great, big external organ which is the skin.

Intrinsic (internal) skin aging is influenced by hormonal changes that occur with age, such as the gradual decreased production of sex hormones (androgen) from the mid-twenties and diminishing estrogens and progesterone associated with menopause. This deficiency in estrogens and androgens results in collagen degradation, dryness, loss of elasticity, epidermal atrophy and wrinkling of the skin-(Dermato Endocrinology, US National Library of Medicine, July 2012).

The second is extrinsic aging. This process happens when you are exposed to external factors, such as ultraviolet (UV) rays or irradiation, environmental chemicals, etc. This is also known as the dreaded "photoaging" process.

What is "Photoaging"?
This is damage to the skin from the sun. It has many names such as photodamage, solar damage, or sun damage.

Which Brings Us to Why You Need Hyaluronic Acid or HA On Your Skin Everyday!...

"In the dermis, HA is responsible for regulating water balance and maintaining the cell structure by utilizing its high water retention and viscosity. These facts suggest that HA is an important substance that maintains a healthy skin. The structure of hyaluronan."- Biomedcentral, Jul 11, 2014

Ok So Wait, What About My Collagen?...

Hyaluronic Acid and collagen are interrelated and cross-linked together.

Loss of moisture (HA) in the skin means loss of collagen. Which also brings about dehydration, atrophy and loss of elasticity which characterizes aged skin.

"Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that occurs naturally in the skin, [and] it helps to bind water to collagen, trapping it in the skin so that skin can appear plumper, dewier, and more hydrated." Explains board-certified dermatologist Tsippora Shainhouse.

"Hyaluronic acid helps skin stretch, flex and reduces skin wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid is also proven to help wounds heal faster and can reduce scarring." -Clevelandclinc.org May 4, 2022

"The marketing for collagen products claims they can improve skin elasticity, reduce visible wrinkles, and increase blood flow to the skin. "Collagen is what keeps our skin from sagging, giving us that plump, youthful look." cedars-sinai.org Jan 15, 2020

So as you can see, HA is a really BIG deal for your beautiful skin journey!

Botanical Hyaluronic Acid vs. Lab-Created Bioidentical Hyaluronic Acid...

Botanical Hyaluronic Acid is usually created by bio-fermentation in a lab rather than harvesting from rooster combs or originally cow eyeballs in the 1940's.

Generally in skincare, when you see hyaluronic acid, it means sodium hyaluronate that was LAB-created to be bioidentical (synthetic) to the botanical hyaluronic acid found in nature.

Bottom Line? Botanical HA YES! Lab-Created HA NO!

The Botanical Hyaluronic Acid that is used in our/your Dr. Lucy products, is the safest most natural and effective Hyaluronic Acid on the market today! Natural, safe, effective and toxic free now that's a win, win!!

With Love and Blessings!
Rebecca

Do You Need Botanical Hyaluronic Acid For Your Skin?

Can It Really Help Your Skin?...

As we age moisture can drop off significantly, which makes the skin lose elasticity and expose the natural signs of aging on the skin. Topical, rather than injectable, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) plays a critical role in skin health with it's unique ability to hold in moisture. Hyaluronic Acid is also a "smart nutrient" as it can adjust its moisture absorption into your skin based on the humidity-relative to the season and climate.

According to the 1999 Journal of Investigative Technology, Hyaluronic Acid penetrates the skin so that the skin is able to absorb just the right amount of moisture. Unlike Collagen, HA is able to penetrate the skin's upper layers to improve and benefit the skin when applied topically. Elavonne, a skincare blog with over 20 years experience in developing researched based formulas to improve health says, "Hyaluronic Acid is a major component of skin, where it benefits tissue repair and protection." Hyaluronic Acid is IMPERATIVE to good skin health.

Is Botanical Hyaluronic Acid more safe and effective than the chemical version?

Yes! Clinical studies have shown it has a better effect on the skin than man-made Hyaluronic Acid in providing higher moisturizing, softening and overall improvement of skin complexion.

Where does Botanical Hyaluronic Acid come from?

Botanical hyaluronic acid is derived from a plant called Cassia Angustifolia (Senna alexandria).

Where does chemical Hyaluronic Acid come from?

Up until the late 1990’s, the only way of deriving Hyaluronic Acid was to get it from animal-based sources, such as rooster combs. No thank you!

Added Benefits of Botanical Hyaluronic Acid!

1. Deep Hydration
Botanical hyaluronic acid acts as a powerful humectant, drawing moisture from the environment and locking it into the skin. This results in lasting hydration that helps maintain a supple, well-moisturized complexion.

2. Natural Plumping Effect
By retaining water in the skin, it visibly plumps the surface—softening the look of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance.

3. Enhanced Skin Elasticity
With consistent hydration, the skin becomes more elastic and resilient. This boost in firmness supports a tighter, more lifted look over time.

4. Strengthens Skin Barrier
It reinforces the skin’s natural protective barrier, helping defend against environmental stressors like pollution and UV rays, which can lead to premature aging.

5. Visible, Long-Term Results
Regular use promotes improvements in skin texture and tone, revealing a more radiant, even, and healthy-looking complexion.

* Dr. Lucy products were designed to detect your skin's needs and then act on those detections. What do you mean by "detect" your skin care needs? Naturally potent, botanical ingredients such as botanical hyaluronic acid, can actually sense the weather conditions, then adjust to your own personal environmental needs whether it be the lack of moisture in the air or humectants.

With Love and Blessings!
Rebecca

A fun story with a Delta flight attendant!

Had to re-share this email+!
A couple of Fridays ago, I had to fly to LA for two meetings, and as you know I always take some of the Dr. Lucy Sample Kits and information with me to hand out to the flight attendants. As you also know, flying 35,000 feet in the air is sooo hard on the skin and unfortunately very aging, so the attendants are always excited to receive the Sample Kits!

On another positive note, some of the Dr. Lucy products like the Ultra Moisturizer, contain botanical hyaluronic acid (the "smart" ingredient) which can hold 1,000 times its weight in moisture! Plus this special moisturizer has super protective oils and other key ingredients to combat the harsh environment of the air in the plane.

The flight attendants always have a million skin questions!

Ok, back to my story about the Delta flight attendant. Michelle was a very pretty, tall, happy and very spunky lady that was the lead attendant in first class. I got up to use the restroom and had to wait because it was occupied, so of course I started a conversation with her. Michelle asked me if I was a flight attendant and after I said "no," the conversation transitioned into talking about Dr. Lucy! We were laughing, talking and every time I told her I better sit down she would grab my arm and say, "No, it's alright, you can stay here!"

We went from talking all about Dr. Lucy, to me explaining to her that looking and staying younger was an inside/outside job, and so much more than just putting a nice crème on your face. She asked me what I would recommend for crepey skin and I told her about "dry brushing," plus an excellent body oil and face moisturizer.

Dry brushing in my opinion works so much better than sugar or salt scrubs...

I told her dry brushing works to remove the dead skin cells, which reveals a more youthful skin that looks airbrushed! Plus, it changes your skins texture including tightening, reducing cellulite, but the best thing of all is you look and feel healthier! Dry brush everyday (face and body) before you shower or take a bath, (google how to dry brush). After dry brushing and a bath or shower, apply your toner to your body (yes, the benefits are amazing), natural body oil and face moisturizer like the Dr. Lucy Ultra Moisturizer. A lot of body lotions just do not have enough good oils to make positive changes to your skin.

She also wanted to talk about micro current and if it really did work and was it safe. That is when I told her I have had a micro current practice for ten years, how safe micro current was, how it works, how it is natural, how the body recognizes it as a good wave and that is similar to the same energy within our own bodies.

3 morals to this story?

1. Top of the line, fresh, natural skin care products like Dr. Lucy's are a must.
2. Dry brushing your skin will make it healthier, denser, stronger, more youthful.
3. Micro current is good for you and your skin. Tighten, uplift, mega boost your own collagen production, giving your skin more beautiful, glowing, youthful skin!

P.S. Remember crepey skin is also extremely dehydrated skin. So hydrate, fresh food and good oils inside and out.

With Love and Blessings,
Rebecca

"It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving". -Mother Teresa

Ultra Moisturizer

Continuous Hydration, Aids In Cell Renewal and Regeneration, Stimulates Collagen

Formulated for dry, normal, oily, aging and chaotic skin.

Our Ultra Moisturizer with botanical hyaluronic acid, has the abilities to balance to your skin type, power to hydrate, protect and heal the skins barrier. Naturally potent ingredients aid in collagen stimulation, cell renewal and regeneration, leaving your skin calm, buoyant and with a luminous finish.

With special ingredients like, DMAE, MSM and Botanical Hyaluronic Acid unite with Aloe (Vitamins A-betacarotene, C, E, plus 20 minerals), Shea (Vitamins A, E, K and F) and Jojoba to provide your skin with the ultimate hydration while encouraging collagen stimulation and production.

Active Ingredients!

Green and White Tea also work to support a youthful, radiant appearance. Rounding out its benefits, our moisturizer has Vitamin C activity that contributes to a healthy skin tone, brightness, balance and structure by supporting the formation of new collagen and cell renewal. Formulated for dry, normal, oily, combination and aging skin types.

With special ingredients like, DMAE, MSM and Botanical Hyaluronic Acid unite with Aloe (Vitamins A-betacarotene, C, E, plus 20 minerals), Shea (Vitamins A, E, K and F) and Jojoba to provide your skin with the ultimate hydration while encouraging collagen stimulation and production. The Green and White Tea also work to support a youthful, radiant appearance. Rounding out its benefits, this moisturizer has Vitamin C activity that contributes to a healthy skin tone, brightness, balance and structure by supporting the formation of new collagen.

Doc's Testimonial and I'm Impressed!!

I am not a skin care expert, but I do know a little about skin nutrition and health. Certainly not as much as Rebecca at Dr. Lucy, but I do know I would not be without a "daily dose" of her moisturizer. After a shave and a shower in the morning, nothing feels better on my skin. Simply just feels great. "A little dab'l do do you". Before bed as well. I've been using it for years and when we travel it's one of my most important things in my shaving bag.

Plus, when I do my social media ads for my clinic specialties, I just wash my face and put on a fresh amount of Dr. Lucy's Ultra Moisturizer and my producers tell me my face looks as good and photogenic as if I had my face done professionally!!

Thank you, Dr. Lucy. Thank you, Rebecca, for your care and concern in making ---in my humble opinion-- Dr. Lucy's the best skin care products available. -Doc Siegfried

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If you think it’s time for a heavier day or night cream, consider this:

The surprising truth is, heavier creams don’t always moisturize well enough to help your skin recuperate. And dermatologist say these very creams can smother your face in a clogging, irritating film, and even cause blemishes. 

Whether it’s day or night your skin is stressed from the effects of environmental pollutants, coffee runs, not enough water, etc., what your skin really needs is a breath of fresh air and a long drink of moisture. A natural, self adjusting moisturizer that nourishes and protects your skin all through the day and night. With our Dr. Lucy Ultra Moisturizer your skin isn’t just softer, stronger, nourished and stress free, it actually is healthier!