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Humectant

POTASSIUM HYALURONATE

CAS 31799-91-4 Updated
92

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

About

The potassium salt of hyaluronic acid. A top-tier humectant that pulls water into the skin and plumps fine lines. Considered among the safest cosmetic actives.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Powerful humectant — holds many times its weight in water
  • Plumps and smooths skin
  • Excellent compatibility with all skin types

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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