A humectant form of hyaluronic acid.
What it is
Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a polysaccharide that binds large amounts of water. Hyaluronic acid also occurs naturally in the skin.
Where it is used
Used in serums, moisturisers, eye creams and 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.
Products may use hyaluronate of different molecular weights; the INCI name does not specify the size.
Functions
- 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 (2861)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Birch juice ampoule · Round Lab
- Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body cream · Unilever
- Sérum corporal · Unilever
- Beautiful Day Ultimate Hydration Body Cream · Bath & Body Works
- Spray Activateur Boucles N°3 Extrait de Mangue & Acide Aminé · Lovéa
- Hydrogel Augenpads · ISANA
- Repair Soothing Gel · Mad Rabbit
- Augenpads Cutieful Eyes · ISANA
- Moringa Body Yogurt · The Body Shop
- British Rose Body Yogurt · The Body Shop
- Edelweiss Liquid Peel · The Body Shop