On the trail of the hype

Hyaluron really does (not) make your skin young

The advertising praises hyaluronic acid as an unparalleled fountain of youth. We preferred to ask the expert(Bild: Drobot Dean )

Have you heard about the latest hype in the beauty and cosmetics sector? These are products with hyaluronic acid that are supposed to make the skin young and beautiful. Is that true? Can hyaluronic acid do anything - and if so, is it really such a fountain of youth as the advertising claims? We asked the expert!

Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our body, especially of the skin, connective tissue and joints. "Chemically, it is a so-called glycosaminoglycan," says Prof. Dr. Julia Valencak from MedUni Vienna's Department of Dermatology: "And it is known for its most important property, namely binding large amounts of water."