Hyaluronic Acid
Our database includes 3,153 products that contain Hyaluronic Acid.
Explained
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
You should know
What it is
Hyaluronic Acid
Form of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Benefits
Brightening
Good for Brightening
Brightening
Texture
Good for Texture
The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.
Anti-Aging
Helps with Anti-Aging
Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.
Scar Healing
Good for Scar Healing
A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that remains after the skin has been wounded and healed.
Concerns
Irritation
May cause Irritation
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
Community Rating
Loved
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Moisturising
To add or restore moisture
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Hyaluronan
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
5.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
20%
References
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Products with Hyaluronic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34315
INCI Name
HYALURONIC ACID
INN Name
hyaluronic acid
EC #
232-678-0
All Functions
Antistatic, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
