INCI name

HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE

Hydrolysed sodium hyaluronate

Sodium hyaluronate broken down into smaller fragments.

What it is

Hydrolysed sodium hyaluronate is obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis of sodium hyaluronate, which shortens its chains. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in serums, creams, toners, masks and eye creams.

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 the molecular weight of the fragments.

Functions

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.

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