The Benefits of Fulvic Acid and Humic Acid for Skin Health

Our skin is a reflection of our lifestyle, environment and genetics. Various factors such as sun exposure, a diet lacking vitamins and minerals, smoking, alcohol and stress can worsen inflammatory skin conditions like acne or rosacea.  

These factors can also contribute to visible signs of ageing, like the wrinkles, dark spots, enlarged pores and fine lines we start to see in the mirror with each passing birthday. Free radicals can damage our cells, and a natural depletion of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid can cause the skin to:

• Loosen and wrinkle
• Become dehydrated, making skin conditions like acne, rosacea, and psoriasis worse
• Reduce our subcutaneous fatty tissue causing sagging
• Photoaging from UV damage causing brown spots
• Become rougher, thinner, and fragile
• Develop lesions

You can enhance your beauty through an effective skincare routine rich in skin-healthy ingredients. Fulvic acid and humic acid are the latest and greatest ingredients that will make skin healthier and treat inflammatory skin conditions.

Although relatively new to North America, these two organic ingredients have been used in Eastern medicine and beauty regimes for thousands of years. If you want to receive the numerous benefits of fulvic and humic acid, you should welcome them into your skincare arsenal.  

What is humic acid?

Humic acid is a cousin of fulvic acid (which we’ll get to shortly). It originates in decaying organic matter, used to fertilize the earth and plants. It is typically extracted from natural substances like peat, soil and coal, and can also be synthetically produced.

Humic acid has potent anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants. It is increasingly being used in skin care products to nourish the skin, reduce irritation, and as an exfoliant to slough off dead skin.

What is fulvic acid?

Similar to humic acid, fulvic acid is derived from the humus of soil – this is why we call them cousins. They’re from the same family, but have their own unique, skin health boosting qualities.

Fulvic acid offers the same UV protection benefits as Vitamin C, but it is gentler and safer for sensitive skin types and those with inflammatory skin conditions. Research has found it has anti-inflammatory properties, making it an effective treatment for inflammatory acne and various other skin conditions.

Combining Fulvic Acid and Humic Acid for Skin Health  

These two acids are not the same as other prevalent skincare acids like salicylic acid, glycolic acid or hyaluronic acid. They are distinctly different and referred to as organic acids. 

When fulvic acid and humic acid are applied to your skin, they provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which effectively treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis through topical application. 

One study found that patients reported relief from itching, reduced inflammation, and relief from pustule formation when it was applied to patients with chronic hand dermatitis and psoriasis. In sum, it improved their chronic hand dermatitis and psoriasis. Fulvic and humic acid also effectively treat chronic flushing, rosacea, and redness from chemical peels.

In addition to helping with the above-mentioned skin conditions, these two organic acids reduce fine lines, saggy skin and wrinkles. With daily use, skin becomes visibly firmer and smoother. These benefits are achieved in the following ways, as fulvic and humic acid: 

Increases collagen

As we age, our bodies slow down the production of collagen. Fulvic and humic acid trigger the body to produce more, meaning your collagen levels are naturally increased. Fulvic and humic acid will also protect remaining elastin and collagen levels to maintain the skin’s strength.

Hydrates and absorbs nutrients

Fulvic and humic acids promote water absorption in your cells, so your skin stays hydrated. It also keeps skin nourished, which consequently repairs itchy, dry skin. Furthermore, it draws out toxins from the skin so it can look more radiant. Consider it a vehicle for nutrients - delivering good nutrients into the cell and drawing toxins out. This reduces acne, blackheads and blemishes. 

Repairs damage

As both fulvic acid and humic acids are rich in antioxidants, they protect and repair cellular damage caused by free radicals. By protecting your skin from free radical stress and oxidative damage, you will see a reduction in scaring, the fading of sunspots, and a reduction in wrinkles. 

Prevents acne

Due to its hydrating effect, fulvic and humic acid will reduce oil production. When your skin is dehydrated, your sebum becomes overactive, releasing pore-clogging oils onto the skin, which causes acne. This is prevented by maintaining your skin's hydration. 

Increases oxygen to the skin

For bright, radiant skin, your skin cells need oxygen. Fulvic acid and humic acids are high in oxygen, which benefits your skin on a cellular level, preventing wrinkles, dry skin and acne. 

Skincare supplements, like PurClarity’s Elixir, which contain both fulvic and humic acids, are best used as part of your morning skincare routine. In addition to calming and treating skin conditions, it will also protect your skin and give you a more youthful, radiant look. In the morning, after cleansing your face, give yourself a generous spritz of our topical spray, so your skin can easily absorb the fulvic acid and humic acid and achieve all the benefits we've discussed. 

Whether you're looking to treat an inflammatory skin condition like rosacea, acne, or psoriasis, or fight the visible signs of ageing, you can enhance your skin’s natural beauty with the right product. Using the earth’s organic acids, you can achieve better skin health by incorporating fulvic acid and humic acids into your skincare routine.