- INCI Name:Sodium Hyaluronate
- Ingredient Name:Sodium Hyaluronate
- Functions:Humectant, Supplement, Filler, Supplement
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Vegan, Non-GMO, Kosher, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Clean at Sephora
- Certifications & Compliance:Kosher
- Synonyms:Chlamyhyaluronic acid sodium salt, Hyaluronic acid sodium salt, Hyaluronan sodium salt
Hyaluronic acid, also known as Sodium Hyaluronate, is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints. Its function is to preserve water and keep tissues lubricated. Almost half of the hyaluronic acid in the body is present in the skin. There it binds to water to help retain moisture. The aging process, and exposure to UV radiation and environmental aggressors causes the amount of hyaluronic acid amounts in the skin to decrease. Supplementing with hyaluronic acid has been shown to increase the amount present in the body.