Hyaluronic Acid
AKA “3S, 4R, 5R, 6R)-3-{[(2S, 3R, 5S, 6R)-4-{[(2R, 4S
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Hyaluronic acid
AKA: 3S, 4R, 5R, 6R)-3-{[(2S, 3R, 5S, 6R)-4-{[(2R, 4S
Acid · Humectant In Cosmetic Products · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Acid
Clean
Restricted:EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation.
CAS #
9004-61-9
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant In Cosmetic Products
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Discovered in 1934 in bovine eye tissues; originally identified as a component of the extracellular matrix. Recognized in skincare from the 1990s onward for its exceptional water-binding capacity, inspired by the body's natural hyaluronic acid found in skin, joints, and connective tissue.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Hyaluronic Acid: Redefining Its Role.
Abatangelo G, Vindigni V, Avruscio G, Pandis L, Brun P
Cells, 2020
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid,...
Lillian C Becker, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank + 3 more
International journal of toxicology, 2009
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Lillian C Becker, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank + 3 more
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Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid,...
Lillian C Becker, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank + 3 more
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
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Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
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Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
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Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
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Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
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Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
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Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate.
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Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence.
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A review of the metabolism of 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether-crosslinked hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
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Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2013
A review of the metabolism of 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether-crosslinked hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
De Boulle K, Glogau R, Kono T, Nathan M, Tezel A et al.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2013
A review of the metabolism of 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether-crosslinked hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
De Boulle K, Glogau R, Kono T, Nathan M, Tezel A et al.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2013
A review of the metabolism of 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether-crosslinked hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
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Hyaluronic acid-lipid binding.
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Hyaluronic acid-lipid binding.
Ewurum A, Alur AA, Glenn M, Schnepf A, Borchman D
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Hyaluronic acid-lipid binding.
Ewurum A, Alur AA, Glenn M, Schnepf A, Borchman D
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Hyaluronic acid-lipid binding.
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Hyaluronic acid-lipid binding.
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Hyaluronic Acid in the Third Millennium.
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Miura S, Yamagishi R, Miyazaki R, Yasuda K, Kawano Y et al.
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Hyaluronic Acid and Skin Aging
Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G
Dermato-Endocrinology, 2012
Interconnected hyaluronic acid derivative-based nanoparticles for anticancer drug delivery.
Park JH, Cho HJ, Termsarasab U, Lee JY, Ko SH et al.
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Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy
Pavicic T, Gauglitz GG, Lersch P, Schwach-Abdellaoui K, Malle B, Korting HC, Farwick M
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
The efficacy of hyaluronic acid fragments with amino acid...
Antonio Scarano, E Qorri, A Sbarbati, S A Gehrke, Alessio Frisone, D Amuso + 1 more
Journal of ultrasound, 2024
Chitosan, alginate, hyaluronic acid and other novel multi...
Ningning Yuan, Kan Shao, Shan Huang, Cheng Chen
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023
Hydrophobically-modified hyaluronic acid as stabilizer for oil-in-water emulsions to improve epidermis biodistribution of actives.
Zamora P, Movellan J, Grande HJ, Loinaz I, Dupin D
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2025
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR