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Hyaluronic acid for hair

Hyaluronic acid is known from facial skincare, but it is increasingly added to hair care too. Here is what it does in a shampoo and a mask, who benefits and what not to expect from it.

What hyaluronic acid is

In ingredient lists it usually appears as Sodium Hyaluronate — a salt of hyaluronic acid. It is a humectant: it attracts and holds water, so hair feels softer, more elastic and smoother.

The honest limit: hyaluronic acid does not “fill hair from within” permanently. The effect is cosmetic and lasts with regular use.

Who benefits most

  • hair lacking softness and elasticity;
  • lengths that have become rough to the touch;
  • hair that is often blow-dried;
  • regular care to maintain hydration between rich masks.

Hyaluronic acid in ORO products

  • Intensive Care Shampoo — a shampoo for daily hydration and care: hyaluronic acid, silk protein, watermelon, lychee and grape extracts, plus trehalose, urea and pullulan for a feeling of hydration, smoothness and natural shine without weight.
  • BioHydra Therapy — a hydrating mask for all hair types: hyaluronic acid with a multi-component moisture system (trehalose, urea, serine, betaine, algin, glycerin, pullulan), crambe and watermelon seed oils, phytosterols. 1–2 times a week.

Why balsam matters

Hydrating ingredients work better when moisture is held in the lengths. So after shampoo and mask, finish the wash with balsam — it softens and smooths the hair surface. For pronounced dryness, alternate BioHydra with the rich Lipid & Protein Therapy mask once every 7–10 days.

Step by step

  1. 01Intensive Care Shampoo on the scalp, 1–2 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
  2. 021–2 times a week — the BioHydra Therapy mask from mid-length for 5–10 minutes.
  3. 03Your system’s balsam for 2–3 minutes.
  4. 04Active Thermo Cream before blow-drying.
  5. 05A few drops of Argan Elixir Oil on dry lengths.

Common misconceptions

  • “Hyaluronic acid repairs hair permanently” — the effect is cosmetic and maintained by regular care.
  • “One hyaluronic product is enough” — a system works better: shampoo, mask, balsam.
  • “Hyaluronic acid is only for dry hair” — in Intensive Care Shampoo it suits normal hair in daily care too.
  • “The more often the mask, the better” — BioHydra 1–2 times a week is enough.

Frequently asked questions

What does hyaluronic acid do for hair?
It holds water, so hair feels softer, more elastic and smoother. The effect is cosmetic and maintained by regular care.
Which ORO products contain hyaluronic acid?
Intensive Care Shampoo and the hydrating BioHydra Therapy mask.
Does hyaluronic acid suit fine hair?
Yes. Intensive Care Shampoo cares without weight, and apply the mask only to the lengths, avoiding the roots.
How often should I use a hyaluronic mask?
BioHydra Therapy 1–2 times a week. For pronounced dryness, alternate it with Lipid & Protein Therapy once every 7–10 days.

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