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Glycosaminoglycans, or glycans for short, are molecules in the skin that play a crucial role in how plump our skin looks and feels. As we age, glycan levels deplete and can lead to the loss of facial volume, firmness and hydration.

SkinCeuticals’ first-generation formula, H.A. Intensifier, addressed this aging process while intensely hydrating the skin. However, just like software needs updates with the latest and greatest in technology, our skin care does too!

Cue the newly updated HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan, a volumizing and plumping hyaluronic acid serum formulated for all skin types, built off the original technology behind the beloved H.A. Intensifier.

Read on to learn about this next-generation topical serum, why you should add it into your daily regimen and how it delivers even better results from its predecessor.

• What are glycosaminoglycans?

• Key ingredients

• Key benefits and clinical results

• How to use HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan

What are glycosaminoglycans?

You’re probably already using glycosaminoglycans (glycans) in your daily skin care routine without even realizing it. Glycosaminoglycans are molecules that help maintain skin’s structural integrity and hydration. Hyaluronic acid, for example, is the most recognized glycan our skin makes. It makes up about 50% of glycans in skin and contributes to surface moisture and hydration.

Other types of glycans contribute to skin’s structural volume and integrity, which keep our skin looking plump and youthful. All the glycans in our skin, including hyaluronic acid, decline and deplete as we age, leading to a loss of facial plumpness. SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan addresses the degradation of glycans in the skin while simultaneously supporting and amplifying glycan levels to fill fine lines, improve elasticity and enhance facial contours for a more defined look.

Key ingredients

SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan has the same efficacy as SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier but with a new and better formula for multi-dimensional correction.

• 12% Proxylane: Designed to help support skin’s firmness and density and restore fullness to skin.

• 1.3% hyaluronic acid: Includes high molecular weight, low molecular weight and acetylated hyaluronic acids for enhanced performance and provides long-lasting hydration to improve the look of skin texture. This ratio provides the optimal ratio to plump, hydrate and improve the appearance of skin texture.

• 2% lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract: This post-biotic ferment supports the increase of glycosaminoglycan levels and the improvement of the skin's structural integrity.

• 2% licorice root extract (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) and 0.2% purple rice extract: A synergistic combination that prevents the degradation of hyaluronic acid levels in the skin, these extracts are also responsible for the formula’s characteristic purple color.

Key benefits and clinical results

Here are some of the impressive benefits of using SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan:

• Provides multi-dimensional correction by stimulating and enhancing skin-plumping glycans, all while hydrating, plumping and contouring skin.

• Physician-tested to complement dermal filler injections if you get them.

• Fresher, lighter feel while maintaining hydration.

• Effective, corrective results for all skin types and tones.

In a clinical study, participants immediately noticed their skin looked instantly plumped and radiance was improved by 10%. Skin hydration levels were also boosted for 24 hours.

After twelve weeks of use, fine lines were visibly filled in by 24%, hyaluronic acid levels were amplified by 30% and more than 90% of subjects showed improved skin smoothness, softness and tone evenness.

How to use SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan

Are you wondering how to integrate SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan into your current anti-aging routine? You can apply four to six drops once or twice daily to your face and neck, gently blending the serum into the skin. If you choose once daily application in the morning, we recommend applying after a SkinCeuticals antioxidant serum and before a SkinCeuticals sunscreen.

Are you interested in more new releases from SkinCeuticals? You can learn all about SkinCeuticals P-TIOX, which features technology inspired by neurotoxins, on the LovelySkin Blog.