Earlier this week, Australian-born beauty and wellness supplement brand, Swisse, gave Sydney’s iconic Bondi Pool and Icebergs a mid-winter glow-up, in honour of Swisse’s Glow ingestible supplements range.
Under the sunny Bondi skies, guests were treated to product giveaways, invited to lounge and participate in yoga classes by the pool, and indulge in special edition Swisse Beauty Peaches & Cream Hydration Drop Smoothies and delicious vegan treats.
The Swisse’s Glow ingestible supplements range was the first-ever ingestible hyaluronic acid supplement to be introduced to Australia in 2021, marking a new era for an ingredient that was previously only used in skin care. Although we’re no longer asking the question ‘what is hyaluronic acid?‘ in 2024, we are wondering what the potential benefits of introducing the ingredient into our supplement routine could be?
Here, marie claire dives into the unknown waters of hyaluronic acid supplements…
What are hyaluronic acid supplements?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally found compound in the body, but as we age hyaluronic acid levels in our body start to decline, resulting in a loss of moisture and elasticity. Hyaluronic acid supplements help to manage the loss of natural stores, which can be affected by ultraviolet radiation from the sun, tobacco smoke, and pollution.
There are many types of hyaluronic acid supplement too, so it’s easy to incorporate the recommended 120 to 240 milligrams of daily intake into your routine. Pioneers in the hyaluronic acid supplement arena, Swisse, offers Collagen + Hyaluronic Acid Booster Tablets, Marine Collagen Skin Hydration Powder and Hyaluronic Acid Skin Glow Gummies, all of which contain enough hyaluronic acid to help increase skin hydration in just six weeks.
What do hyaluronic acid supplements do for the skin?
Hyaluronic acid supplements can help to increase moisture levels in the skin, reducing dryness and dehydration, but they also help to plump fine lines and wrinkles, and minimise redness and irritation. Plus, hyaluronic acid can help with soft tissue growth, promotes collagen and elastin production, boosts elasticity, and reduces scarring.
The best part is that because hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound in the human body, it’s absorbed easily into the bloodstream and allergic reactions are very rare.
2024’s Top 3 hyaluronic acid supplements
Swisse Beauty Collagen + Hyaluronic Acid Booster
from $44.99 at Swisse
Best for: If you prefer tablets
Formulated with sodium hyaluronate (a salt form of hyaluronic acid), hydrolysed collagen, zinc, and vitamin C and vitamin E, taking two tablets (twice daily) is a worthwhile strategy if you’re looking to see improvements in your skin’s hydration, elasticity, and radiance.
Sizes: 80 tablets / 160 tablets
Swisse Beauty Marine Collagen Skin Hydration Powder
from $44.99 at Swisse
Best for: If you prefer supplement powders
Formulated with sustainably sourced marine collagen peptides, sodium hyaluronate (a more soluble salt form of hyaluronic acid), biotin and vitamin C, this supplement powder can be added to water or a smoothie to help improve skin hydration and elasticity, and to promote hair and nail health and growth.
Sizes: Yuzu (120g) / Unflavoured (180g)
Swisse Beauty Hyaluronic Acid Skin Glow Gummies
from $29.99 at Swisse
Best for: If you prefer gummies
These peach-flavoured gummies are perfect for supplement newbies; all you need is two a day to support your skin — each gummy is infused with a combination of hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to boost hydration and collagen production.
Sizes: 40 gummies
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
