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How to use Hyaluronic Acid on hair: all the benefits
Hyaluronic acid is widely known for its ability to deeply hydrate the skin and plump up wrinkles. But can it also benefit our hair? The answer is yes!
In recent years, hyaluronic acid has found a place in hair care, offering impressive results for those seeking healthy, hydrated, and shiny locks. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of hyaluronic acid for hair, the most suitable products, and some DIY recipes for the adventurous!
Hyaluronic acid is commonly featured in anti-aging treatments: it’s a natural substance prized in cosmetics for its elasticity-boosting and plumping properties. It works best when applied directly to slightly damp skin on the face, but its uses are versatile. Its powerful hydrating effects make it an excellent choice for the skin all over the body, and, as we’ll see, a magical ingredient for hair care too!Here’s what we’ll cover:
Hyaluronic Acid: properties and benefits
Hyaluronic Acid and hair: how to achieve dreamy locks
The benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for hair
How to use Hyaluronic Acid on hair
Strengthening and Hydrating Shampoo
Volumizing Conditioner
Anti-Frizz Hair Mask
DIY recipes with Hyaluronic Acid for hair
Restorative Hyaluronic Acid hair mask
Hyaluronic Acid hair spray
Hyaluronic Acid: properties and benefits
Hyaluronic acid is one of the molecules naturally present in our skin, helping it maintain an optimal level of hydration, firmness, and elasticity. We can think of it as a network that binds and retains water within our tissues, providing essential hydration to the skin.However, as we age, our body produces hyaluronic acid more slowly, and this natural network gradually weakens. This change leads to dehydrated skin and the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles.While the loss of skin elasticity is a natural transformation, the use of hyaluronic acid in cosmetics helps counteract this process, visibly plumping and hydrating the skin for lasting effects.To achieve soft and plump skin, you can choose creams, serums, and masks that list hyaluronic acid high in their ingredients (INCI) list—the higher it appears, the greater the benefits for your skin. Alternatively, you can apply it directly to the face—and also to the neck, eye area, or décolleté—massaging carefully over all areas you want to fill and lift. For optimal results, we recommend dampening the skin before applying hyaluronic acid: you can simply use water or mist a hydrolates, which will add the aromatic properties of these botanical waters to your skincare routine.With consistent use, hyaluronic acid works wonderfully on all skin types: it will make the skin appear more elastic and smooth, and wrinkles will look minimized and plumped. Once you’ve tried it, you won’t want to go without it!
Hyaluronic Acid and hair: how to achieve dreamy locks
Hyaluronic acid is commonly used in cosmetics for products designed to treat the face and neck, but all the skin on our body can benefit from its hydrating properties. Simply adding a few drops of hyaluronic acid to your body lotion gives an extra boost of nourishment, resulting in skin that feels more hydrated, soft, and plump—immediately and even more so over time.With such a phenomenal ingredient, why stop at just skincare? Hyaluronic acid can also be used to give our hair a fuller, shinier look!The molecules that make up hyaluronic acid have the ability to bind to the cells that make up the hair shaft. This allows it to retain its essential function of maintaining cell hydration, working as effectively on hair as it does on the skin. The benefits for our hair are numerous: strands appear more hydrated and nourished, the hair shaft gains compactness and strength, and it also benefits from enhanced elasticity and shine.
The benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for hair
Just like skin, hair can suffer from dehydration, especially when exposed to external factors such as sun, wind, excessive heat from styling tools, or frequent washing with harsh shampoos. Using hyaluronic acid in hair care products can offer several benefits:
- Deep Hydration: much like it does for the skin, hyaluronic acid retains moisture within the hair, keeping it hydrated for longer. This is particularly beneficial for dry and frizzy hair, which tends to lose moisture easily.- Frizz Reduction: Hyaluronic acid forms a coating around the hair that helps reduce frizz, keeping hair smooth and manageable, even in humid conditions.- Enhanced Elasticity and Softness: by deeply hydrating the hair, hyaluronic acid helps make it more elastic and resilient, reducing breakage.- Natural Shine: hydrated hair reflects light better, making it look shinier and healthier. Hyaluronic acid contributes to a radiant and healthy-looking head of hair.
How to use Hyaluronic Acid on hair
Who doesn't dream of radiant, nourished hair? With Hyaluronic Acid, you can!Hyaluronic acid can be used on hair in various ways, depending on personal needs and preferences. Here’s a complete, super-nourishing hair routine that will leave your locks healthier and shinier than ever!
1) Strengthening and Hydrating Shampoo
Hyaluronic acid takes center stage in this Strengthening and Hydrating Shampoo. Combined with coconut, it works to deeply hydrate and nourish hair, adding a brilliant shine. To further strengthen hair, we’ve added Ginkgo biloba extract and wheat proteins, which, thanks to their affinity with keratin, help protect and smooth the hair.This shampoo is ideal for dry, damaged hair and contains low molecular weight hyaluronic acid to hydrate, coconut to nourish and enhance shine, as well as Ginkgo biloba and wheat proteins to promote elasticity and protect the hair fiber. The powder format to rehydrate is perfect for those who want to say goodbye to single-use plastic without compromising on an intensely hydrating, strengthening shampoo. Natural oils and extracts lend a delicate scent while supporting the growth of healthy, strong hair.How to use: dissolve the shampoo crystals in your favorite bottle—if you don’t already have one, consider our aluminum refill dispenser—filled with 200 ml of water. Close the bottle and shake vigorously. Unscrew the cap to let the air escape and wait 30 minutes before use.
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2) Volumizing Conditioner
The Volumizing Conditioner with Organic Lemon and Hyaluronic Acid is a light, detangling conditioner suitable for all hair types but especially loved by hair that tends to get weighed down and becomes oily quickly.Hyaluronic acid binds to the hair shaft, delivering hydration and leaving hair more nourished, soft, and elastic, reducing the chance of breakage. Organic lemon adds antioxidant benefits, refreshing and invigorating the hair with its signature citrus scent. It also includes organic flaxseed and aloe to pamper hair from roots to ends, along with purifying organic burdock and moringa.The result? Soft, voluminous hair with a beautiful, fresh citrus fragrance!How to use: After rinsing out your shampoo, apply the conditioner to the lengths of your hair, using your fingers or a comb to distribute evenly. Leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
3) Anti-Frizz Hair Mask
The Anti-Frizz Mask is a rich, thirst-quenching treatment that revitalizes the driest hair while leaving it scented with refreshing citrus notes!Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates hair from root to tip, keeping it flexible and plumped. Organic aloe quenches parched strands, making them soft and easy to detangle. Alongside organic carrot, organic sunflower, and saccharide isomerate, this formula offers an intense hydration boost to restore dry, lifeless hair. With a slightly acidic pH, the mask helps seal the hair cuticle, keeping hair smooth, compact, and healthier.The formula is enhanced with Italian fruit acids (AHAs), which have anti-scale and anti-salt properties to tame frizz, fight dullness, and maintain shine. Plus, our fruit acids are sourced from an upcycling project that repurposes Italian fruit peels and byproducts: apples from Trentino, Sicilian lemons, organic grape skins from Emilia, and organic wheat bran from the Po Valley.This renewed strength allows you to use styling tools, hair ties, and other accessories without worrying about breakage or dullness.
DIY recipes with Hyaluronic Acid for hair
You don’t have to completely change your hair care routine to reap the benefits of hyaluronic acid. You can achieve the same effects by making your own hair products with hyaluronic acid at home. Use these homemade treatments whenever your hair feels dry or lifeless, and it will be revived in no time!Below, we share two DIY recipes specifically designed to harness the superpowers of hyaluronic acid. They are easy to make and suitable for all hair types—let’s take a look!
Hyaluronic Acid hair restorative mask
The first recipe we recommend is a hyaluronic acid hair restorative mask. You can create it as needed and apply it to damp or dry hair before shampooing. It’s applied just like any other hair mask: from roots to tips, leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes, and then proceed with your usual washing routine. If you have particularly damaged hair, you can extend the application time and repeat the treatment regularly.Making this mask is super easy because you don’t need to start from scratch: you can use our DIY Cream, a multi-purpose neutral cream made with aloe, shea butter, and precious argan oil—a great base for incorporating the active ingredients your hair needs!
Ingredients for the Hair Restorative Mask:
50g of DIY Cream
15g of Hyaluronic Acid with multiple molecular weights
10g of Panthenol
15g of Natural Conditioner
5g of Castor Oil
5g of Vitamin E
0.8g of Lavender Essential Oil
0.7g of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Weigh out all the ingredients and mix them directly into the DIY Cream container. You’ll get a creamy mask that will regenerate your hair, leaving it soft and shiny!
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Hyaluronic Acid hair spray
The second recipe to incorporate hyaluronic acid into your hair care routine is the Hyaluronic Acid Hair Spray, ideal for spritzing onto the scalp and lengths to hydrate and restore shine and vitality to your hair!To prepare about 100g of spray, you'll need the following ingredients:
89g of Organic Lavender Hydrosol: Calming, soothing, refreshing, and decongesting.
5g of Organic Aloe Gel: Balancing, hydrating, and emollient.
5g of Hyaluronic Acid with multiple molecular weights: Our star ingredient, hydrating and elasticizing.
1g of Panthenol: Regenerating and soothing, it strengthens and adds shine to the hair.
Weigh out the ingredients and carefully mix them in a bowl until you have a homogeneous solution. Then, use pH strips to bring the pH between 4 and 5.To distribute the product evenly, we recommend transferring the solution into a spray bottle. Apply it to damp hair after each wash, without rinsing. Then proceed with drying and styling.If you have dry hair, you can add hemp oil to the recipe—it's a great ingredient for nourishing the hair fiber, adding volume and elasticity, and making the hair smooth and shiny. Here’s the updated recipe for 100g of spray:
84g of Organic Lavender Hydrosol
5g of Organic Aloe Gel
5g of Hyaluronic Acid with multiple molecular weights
2g of Panthenol
4g of Hemp Oil
Add the first four ingredients in the list into a container and mix them together to create a homogeneous solution. Adjust the pH between 4 and 5 using pH strips, then add the hemp oil. Since the oil will remain separate from the mixture, it’s important to shake the spray well before each use.With these two new recipes in your DIY arsenal, you can provide your hair with all the hydration it needs and protect it from becoming dry, brittle, and unmanageable due to frequent styling and environmental factors.
In conclusion, we can say that Hyaluronic Acid is a super-ingredient—versatile and comprehensive! Using it on your hair means giving it the essence of hydration, and your locks will shine with health and vitality!If this article hasn't satisfied your curiosity about hyaluronic acid, you can dive deeper into all its benefits with our article Properties of pure Hyaluronic Acid and how to use it — Hyaluronic Acid will hold no more secrets for you!
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Cinzia
Super!! Davvero un ottimo shampoo purificatore!! Usato prima del henné!! Ottimo anche per lavare bene i capelli!!
Daniela
Aiuta a rinforzare i capelli Utilizzo la maschera da qualche mese, 1 volta al mese circa e la alterno alla maschera luce, mi sta dando buoni risultati. L'ho utilizzata anche d'estate dopo che i miei capelli si sono seccati al mare e mi ha aiutata molto.
Giada
Sorriso smagliante Uso questo prodotto con il mio fidanzato da orami qualche settimana e i risultati si vedono!
Maria Chiara
Top Leggera, non unge, idrata molto bene. Al mio ragazzo piace moltissimo
Isabella
Ottima! Una morbida crema che si assorbe facilmente, calma i rossori e le imperfezioni e ha un profumo delicatissimo! L'ho apprezzata fin da subito e la ricomprerò. I prodotti Lasaponaria sono sempre il top.
Silvia
Crema solida Coccola Il prodotto è buono ma non proprio comodo come crema corpo. Utile da viaggio