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Humectant

HYALURONIC ACID

CAS 9004-61-9 Updated
96

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A famously moisturising sugar-chain naturally found in skin. Holds huge amounts of water for plumping hydration. One of the gold-standard cosmetic ingredients with no documented concerns.

Function

ANTISTATICHUMECTANTMOISTURISINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Holds up to 1000x its weight in water
  • Plumps and hydrates skin
  • Naturally occurring in skin

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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