Cosmetic Glossary - H

Honey

• disturbances, burn marks, ulcers, sore throat etc.
• it works as a preserving agent and antioxidant.

Honey

Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as: Hyaluronan, HA

• also known as Hyaluronan or, simply, HA
• component of the connective tissue
• its main function is to cushion and lubricate
• it occurs in joints, eyes, heart valves etc.
• considered to be “the key to the fountain of youth” due to its life prolonging properties
• commercialized in eye care products, bone treatments, wound healing lotions, as well as anti-wrinkle creams.

Hydrolyzed ascorbic acid

• substance deeply absorbed into skin cells stimulating collagen synthesis
• it works as a powerful antioxidant
• used in revitalizing skin care products.

Hydroxy Acids

• substances penetrating the epidermis and upper dermis aiming to slough dead skin cells
• used as anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredient in skin care products
• the large cosmetic market based on hydroxy acids is also known as hydroxy acid skin care, especially destined to obtaining rejuvenating effects.

Hydroquinone

• white substance with crystalline content
• used as bleaching agent in skin care treatments, creams and lotions.