INCI name

HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID

Hydrolysed hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid broken into smaller chains.

What it is

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is hyaluronic acid split into lower-molecular-weight fragments. Like other forms, it acts as a humectant.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams and eye care.

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 state the molecular weight or concentration.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
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.

Products with this ingredient (315)

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