About this ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid, also called hyaluronan, is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan found throughout the body, particularly in connective tissue, skin, cartilage and the eyes. Its major biological characteristic is its ability to bind and retain water, contributing to tissue hydration and lubrication.
Chemically, hyaluronic acid is a long, unbranched polysaccharide made from repeating units of D-glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. Unlike many small-molecule ingredients, it does not have one simple molecular weight because commercial hyaluronic acid exists in different molecular-weight ranges.
Hyaluronic acid is widely used in skincare, oral supplements, joint-support products, ophthalmic preparations and cosmetic formulations. Its properties depend partly on molecular weight. High-molecular-weight and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid preparations can behave differently in topical and biological formulations.
Commercial hyaluronic acid is frequently produced through microbial fermentation, allowing manufacturers to create controlled and highly purified material. Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt form and is also widely used in cosmetic and supplement formulations.
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