Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that draws and holds water in the skin.

Best forHydration, plumping, dry skin
IncludesHyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate
Use carefully ifApply to damp skin; can feel drying in arid climates

A label in this group is a reason to look more closely at the formula. The exact form, concentration, and overall formula still matter.

Hydration helper, not a guarantee that a formula will feel hydrating on every skin type.

Compare with

GlycerinSimpler humectant, equally effective

Names to look for on labels

hyaluronic acidsodium hyaluronatehydrolyzed hyaluronic acidsodium hyaluronate crosspolymersodium acetylated hyaluronate

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