Ingredient glossary
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
On your shelf ✓What Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid · Also: Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid, Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
In short: Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is moderate.
- What it does
- Hydration
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Evidence
- Moderate
What it actually is
The Glow take
Genuinely worth a spot in your routine.
When your goal is deep, lasting hydration, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid pulls genuine weight, with a solid amount of evidence behind it. Gentle enough that most skin types can reach for it.
— Maya
What it does
- hydration
moderate evidenceGood evidence for surface hydration. The common claim that the smaller fragments reach deeper living skin is more marketed than measured.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- dehydrated
- all
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveSuits
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- humectants
- occlusives
- emollients
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, answered
Is Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid?
No specific group is flagged to avoid Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid. It is well tolerated by most skin. Still, introduce anything new one product at a time.
What concentration of Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid actually works?
Its concentration is rarely printed on the label, so use the ingredient list as your clue: near the top third it is likely doing real work, near the bottom it is more of a sprinkle.
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