Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as: HA

INCI: Hyaluronic Acid | Function: Humectant | Type: Glycosaminoglycan

What Is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic Acid is a glycosaminoglycan holding up to 1,000x its weight in water. It provides intense hydration by drawing moisture from the environment.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Intense hydration
+ Plumps fine lines
+ Non-comedogenic

Pros

+ Universally tolerated
+ Non-comedogenic

Cons

− Pro-inflammatory low MW
− Needs sealing in dry climate

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Eye, Body, Hair
Product Type	Leave-On
Source	Semi-synthetic (bacterial fermentation)
Natural Level	Natural-derived

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5
Comedogenic Rating	0/5
EWG Score	1/10

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Hydrating serum	0.1 - 2%

References

CIR (2022) — HA Safety. PMID: 35821614

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