What is Hyaluronic Acid?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The content on this blog is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Information shared here should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. The Original Velvet is a cosmetic moisturiser for external use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring molecule found throughout the human body—in skin, connective tissue, eyes, and joints. It's best known for one remarkable property: its exceptional moisture-binding capacity.
Each hyaluronic acid molecule can bind up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. This unique characteristic makes it highly valued in skincare products, where maintaining surface moisture matters.

In skincare formulations, hyaluronic acid is used topically—applied to the skin's surface. When used this way, it:

• Binds moisture at the skin's surface Helps maintain water in the outer layers of skin, contributing to a smooth, supple feel.
• Creates a moisturised appearance Contributes to skin that looks and feels well cared for and comfortable.
• Suitable for delicate skin Generally well-tolerated, even by those with delicate skin, due to its gentle nature.
• Used across skincare categories You'll find hyaluronic acid in facial moisturisers, serums, eye creams, and now intimate skincare—anywhere moisture maintenance matters.

Why we chose hyaluronic acid for The Original Velvet Intimate Moisturiser

When formulating The Original Velvet, our founding GPs prioritised ingredients
with three qualities:

1. Proven safety and gentleness – essential for delicate vulval skin
2. Quality and effectiveness – premium ingredients worthy of daily use
3. Respected in skincare – widely used in high-quality cosmetic products

Hyaluronic acid met all three criteria. Its moisture-binding properties, gentle nature, and established place in premium skincare made it the ideal hero ingredient for intimate care.

Hyaluronic Acid Facts

• It's naturally present in your body
  Your body produces hyaluronic acid naturally. Topical skincare products add it
  externally to help maintain moisture at the skin's surface.
  
• Different molecular weights exist
  Hyaluronic acid comes in various molecular sizes. Different sizes may feel
  different on skin and absorb at different rates.
  
• It's vegan-friendly
  Modern cosmetic hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation processes,
  making it suitable for vegan products.
  
• It's been used in skincare for decades
  Hyaluronic acid isn't a trend—it's a well-established skincare ingredient with a
  long history of use.
  
• It works well with other ingredients
  Hyaluronic acid is compatible with most other skincare ingredients, making it
  versatile in formulations.
  

 

What Hyaluronic is Not

To be clear about what hyaluronic acid does in a cosmetic moisturiser:
It's not a medication or therapeutic ingredient
It doesn't treat medical conditions
It's not the same as hyaluronic acid injections used in medical procedures
It doesn't change underlying skin structure when applied topically

✓ It IS a quality cosmetic ingredient that helps maintain moisture at the skin's
surface
✓ It IS gentle and suitable for delicate areas
✓ It IS widely used in premium skincare products

The Original Velvet Intimate Moisturisers Formula

Hyaluronic acid is the hero ingredient in The Original Velvet, but it's thoughtfully combined with other quality ingredients to create a complete formula that's:

• Gentle enough for delicate vulval skin
  
• Luxurious in texture and feel
  
• Quick-absorbing without stickiness
  
• Free from harsh chemicals and fragrances
• Suitable for daily use

The result is a premium intimate moisturiser that brings the same quality you expect from facial skincare to intimate care.

COSMETIC PRODUCT NOTICE:
The Original Velvet is a cosmetic moisturiser containing hyaluronic acid for
external use on vulval skin. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease or medical condition.