Awesome for internal and external use! Mixing it well takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it works!
I have been using store bought Hyaluronic products for many years, and while many of them work great, others just don't measure up. One day I was reading an article in a magazine about the benefits of using Hyaluronic Acid for homemade products, so I decided to give Micro Ingredients a try because I absolutely love their products. All I can say is WOW! I love this gooey, gelatin like stuff! I will admit, it is a pain in the rear end to mix. The first time I tried mixing it, it was an epic fail. I had to keep scraping spoon to spoon just to get it into the water so I could drink it. It wasn't really going over that well being added to liquids to drink so I started adding it to my yogurt on a daily basis. That worked out perfect! Not only did I not taste anything, it went down smoothly and I have not had any internal issues.<br /><br />In terms of using it for beauty products, I have since learned that the measuring spoon used has to be stainless, and it must be completely dry. I tried using a plastic measuring spoon a couple of times and the powder just stuck to the spoon, causing me to have to dig it out each time. Now that I use a fully dried stainless steel measuring spoon, I can easily drop the powder down into the distilled water with ease. Shaking it vigorously afterwards mixes it up pretty good. There will be some chunks, but this is normal. Then you just put it in the refrigerator and wait for the magic to happen! Let me just say that this product used as a serum is the real deal. I have spent $100's of dollars on high-end products and have found that many of them are just fillers. Yes, they contain Hyaluronic Acid, but it is not nearly as potent as this homemade serum. I use this stuff all over my entire body. It makes my skin so supple and smooth! Because Hyaluronic Acid can have the opposite effect by drawing out too much moisture, I make sure I leave some moisture on my skin before I apply it. After my shower, I leave my body slightly wet and apply this homemade serum to the areas that need it most. Then I follow up with my favorite moisturizer. This stuff enhances your moisturizer so well! Those problem areas like your knees and elbows love this stuff! Also remember that it only take a small amount to make your serum. Same goes for the amount you ingest, so this two-pack will last a long time. I was very grateful that Micro Ingredients sent packages that have an expiration date out a couple years or more. This means I will be able to benefit from this package for some time, although I think I am going to make some DIY serum for special friends and family, which means I will need to order more very soon. I am sure they will love it just as much as I do! I really love this product!
Rating: 5 stars