Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

AKA: Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Hyaluronic Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring polymer in animal connective tissues, synthesized through bacterial fermentation or chemical extraction. Produced by hydrolyzing high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid into smaller fragments using enzymatic or chemical breakdown methods.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR