Fulvic Acid Skin Care: Could this be skin care’s best kept secret?

4 years ago

Fulvic Acid has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for roughly over 3000 years to treat a variety of diseases. Western culture is now catching up and learning about the medicinal and skin care secrets this compound holds.

Fulvic Acid has been used traditionally for roughly 3000 years in the Indian wellness modality referred to as “Ayurveda”. It has also been utilized in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat a variety of diseases, including externally to treat hematoma, phlebitis, desmorrhexis, myogelosis, arthrosis, polyarthritis, osteoarthritis, and osteochondrosis.

In Western culture, it’s only recently gained popularity as a vital ingredient in mainstream skin care products. So, why has it taken so long for the West to catch up, you may ask?

Well, environmental Fulvic Acid is a component of humic substances, which are formed naturally during the decay of plants. Unfortunately, modern farming techniques have depleted our soils from natural occurring Fulvic Acid. This has led to many suppliers of Fulvic Acid using desperate means of extraction from various unsavoury sources, which may be harmful to human and animal health.

The good news is that there is a safe, tested, and pharmaceutical-grade Fulvic Acid produced in a Manufacturing Pharmacy with a GMP License. It is the safest form of Fulvic Acid on the market today called CHD-FA™ (CarboHydrate-Derived Fulvic Acid).

What is Fulvic Acid in skin care?

It means that by using Fulvic Acid on your skin, it is given an infusion of minerals and vitamins essential for cell growth, which increases and improves immunity while enhancing cellular rejuvenation. Because its molecular size is smaller, it can penetrate more effectively into your skin and communicate more efficiently with cells.

Additionally, Fulvic Acid also has microbiome benefits, allowing serious skin conditions like acne, rosacea, dermatitis and psoriasis to heal and assists in restoring skin to a healthier state.

Unlike glycolic acid or salicylic acid, Fulvic Acid is not an exfoliating acid, nor is it a hydrating acid like hyaluronic acid. It stands in its own category as an organic acid. It is not as intense as vitamin C, however, it is truly beneficial for the most sensitive of skin types as well as treating a handful of skin conditions.

Contrary to how the name sounds, Fulvic Acid isn’t a strong acid. It is also not an alpha hydroxy acid or a beta hydroxy acid. Its chemical makeup is very different because it’s responsible for delivering vitamins, trace minerals and vital nutrients to the skin cells. Additionally, it is an incredible antioxidant, fighting free-radical damage that can hasten the deterioration of cells. Fulvic Acid is a smaller, water-soluble molecule, and can carry these vitamins and minerals directly to your body’s cells.

Fulvic Acid uses and benefits in skin care

Fulvic Acid has astringent activity, whereby skin cells contract, to promote:

skin cleansing
tightening of pores
reducing oily secretions
decreasing itch and irritation

The compound also has a protective effect against ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, it may help slow down ageing when used in skin care products.

How do you know if your product contains a pure form of Fulvic Acid?

Avoid using toxic environmental Fulvic Acid by looking for the CHD-FA stamp of approval. When your product has the CHD-FA seal on it you are guaranteed that it contains no preservatives, it’s produced in a manufacturing pharmacy with a GMP license and it’s not tested on animals.