A water-binding polysaccharide.
What it is
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide naturally present in the skin and connective tissue. In cosmetics it acts as a humectant. Today it is usually produced by bacterial fermentation.
Where it is used
Serums, moisturisers, eye care and sheet masks.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show its molecular weight or concentration.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Moisturising
- Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.
Products with this ingredient (294)
- Birch juice ampoule · Round Lab
- Prodigieuse Hyalu Boost The Smoothing Glow Gel-Cream · Nuxe
- Airbrush Bronzer Refill – Fair – Matte Bronzer · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Bronzer – Medium – Matte Bronzer · Charlotte Tilbury
- Mini Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Travel-sized Dark Spot Serum · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur Powder Blusher: Pillow Talk · Charlotte Tilbury
- Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Dark Spot Serum For Face, Hands + Eye Area · Charlotte Tilbury
- The Airbrush Bronzing Kit – Matte Bronzer & Brush · Charlotte Tilbury
- Długotrwała pomadka do ust w sztyfcie: 06 SWEET CARAMEL MORNING · NEONAIL
- Baume à Lèvres Repulpant SPF 30 · Inglot
- Plumping Lippenbalsam SPF 30 · Inglot
- Plumping Lip Balm SPF 30 · Inglot

