Selecting the ideal biorevitalizant: what should you pay attention to?

Yulia Kievskaya, Candidate of Biological Sciences, scientific director of YK School, cosmetologist-pharmacist

Biorevitalization is the gold standard of cosmetological procedures and a modern trend. The intensive growth in the number of drugs based on hyaluronic acid poses a difficult task for the specialist - to make the right choice. Often the data presented by companies is limited to the main advantages for the purpose of advertising the product, leaving behind the scenes scientific achievements and discoveries of a unique, multifunctional and multifaceted biopolymer.

Everyone's favorite hyaluronic acid!

HA is not a passive connective tissue molecule; its role is important and multifaceted in many vital physiological processes and is not limited to banal hydration:

• wound healing activity – enhances fibroblast migration and proliferation of epithelial cells;

• anti-inflammatory effect through improved microcirculation;

• antimicrobial effect through activation of bactericidal factors on the surface of the skin and on wound surfaces;

• immunomodulatory effect through increased phagocytosis;

• antioxidant activity – accepts reactive oxygen species, blocking free radical oxidation;

• has antitoxic and hemostatic activity.

How to choose a drug for biorevitalization?

Criteria for choosing biorevitalizants:

Physicochemical and biochemical parameters of hyaluronic acid

First of all, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the drug, since the different behavior of different forms of HA in the skin affects both the tactics and technique of administering hyaluronic preparations. What you should pay attention to:

• molecular weight of HA

• concentration of HA per 1 ml of the drug or per full volume

• native or modified hyaluronic acid, hybrid technologies

• additional substances in the composition of the drug and their effect

• country of origin, registration of the drug as a medical device

• microbiological testing

• if the manufacturer claims any new or unique qualities of the drug, it would be good to familiarize yourself with the research

Genetics, epigenetics of the body

It is important to carefully examine the client, as well as review the medical history and establish the following:

• aging morphotype

• constitutional skin type, Fitzpatrick phototype

• signs of natural and premature aging

• age

• gender

• concomitant diseases, contraindications to the procedure

• epigenetic features of life

The purpose and objectives of our procedure:

• geroprotective programs

• prevention of the damaging effects of UV

• preparation and/or rehabilitation for cosmetic procedures

• fabric reinforcement

• therapy for certain types of dermatitis

• therapy for scars and stretch marks

The result of the procedure directly depends on the correctly selected drug, depending on the state of the body and the goals set.

In future publications we will look at these parameters in detail.