HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan Exclusive

Featuring: Dr. Charles Boyd, Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon & Cori Ramos — SkinCeuticals Pro & Licensed Aesthetician

Hello everybody and welcome to Pro Live. My name is Cori. I am a SkinCeuticals educator, a licensed aesthetician, and your co-host for today's very special show. Today we are introducing you to the new and improved H.A. Intensifier Multi-Glycan. This is built off of its predecessor, H.A. Intensifier, but now with even better and newer ingredients to deliver multidimensional volume.

We are coming to you live from Boyd Birmingham in Michigan. I am joined today by my co-host, Dr. Charles Boyd — a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and expert injector.

Dr. Boyd, can you explain to the audience what glycans are and the role they play in the youthful appearance of the skin? Glycans are abundantly found all over the body. They are complex carbohydrates, but the most abundant glycan is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is how we moisturize our skin, supports structural integrity, and is found in our skin and joints. It is one of those vital glycans that we lose over time, particularly as we age. So it is really beneficial to replace it in a multi-dimensional way.

Glycans include hyaluronic acid, but other types also exist in the skin. These compounds are responsible for volume, plumpness, and keeping our skin looking youthful. I would say one of the first signs of aging is loss of volume. When we lose volume in our skin, those are the initial signs of aging that can lead to gravitational changes.

As an expert injector and facial plastic surgeon, is loss of volume something you see patients coming in to address? Patients may say they look tired, or that their skin looks like it is sagging or dull. The number one way to address that now is with some type of dermal filler — 90% of which are hyaluronic acid-based. In the right hands, dermal filler is very safe and very effective. That is a great way to naturally replace hyaluronic acid that we lose in our skin. H.A. Intensifier Multi-Glycan is designed to complement dermal filler injections.

Can you walk us through the key ingredients in H.A. Intensifier Multi-Glycan? First and foremost, we have the patented ingredient Proxylane. We have a higher percentage in this formula, which is going to help define facial fullness and address skin density, firmness, and structure. We also have a brand new ingredient called Post-Biotic Ferment. This is completely new to the formula and is here to support the increase of glycan levels in the skin, support structural volume, and help define facial contours.

Additionally, we have purple rice extract and licorice root. This synergistic combination helps prevent the breakdown of the skin's own hyaluronic acid — which is important because, as Dr. Boyd mentioned, that degrades over time. The formula also contains three different forms of hyaluronic acid: high molecular weight, low molecular weight, and acetylated hyaluronic acid. These three forms together provide the optimal ratio for intense hydration, immediate plumpness, and comprehensive skin benefit.

What makes H.A. Intensifier Multi-Glycan different from the original H.A. Intensifier? This formula has been compared to the original H.A. Intensifier and delivers significantly improved results. It has a fresher and lighter feel, layers beautifully with the rest of your routine, and includes new Multi-Glycan technology. One of the things I love about SkinCeuticals is that all their products are science-based. They have been tested and clinically validated.

What are the clinical results? After just 15 minutes, there is a 10% increase in skin radiance and plumpness. The formula boosts skin hydration for up to 24 hours. After 12 weeks in clinical studies, fine lines are visibly filled by 24% and hyaluronic acid content in the skin increases by 30%.

How do you recommend patients use H.A. Intensifier Multi-Glycan in their at-home routine? After dermal filler injections — or as part of any daily routine — this product helps to both plump and volumize the skin and hydrate for over 24 hours. Think of it as an investment in the investment you have made in your face. Ingredients in this formula help to protect hyaluronic acid that is naturally present in the skin, including hyaluronic acid from dermal filler injections.

How to layer in your routine: after cleansing, apply your antioxidant serum — CE Ferulic, the number one dermatologist-recommended vitamin C serum among medical aesthetic skincare brands. Then layer your serums thinnest to thickest, followed by eye products, corrective moisturizer such as Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 to enhance radiance and facial fullness, and always finish with sunscreen in the morning. H.A. Intensifier Multi-Glycan is suitable for all skin types and all skin tones.