Ingredient index / Personal care
Hyaluronic Acid
A water-binding ingredient used for hydration and to shape how a cosmetic feels on skin.
- Label name
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Typical function
- Humectant
- Use
- Personal care
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- HA
Where is it commonly found?
Serums, creams, masks and gels.
What should you check on the label?
Sodium Hyaluronate is its salt. Acid in this name does not mean an exfoliating acid peel.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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