About Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrating molecule that retains moisture. Category: Beauty Actives, Subcategory: Humectant. Default unit: mg. Notes: Topical and ingestible
Key Information
Compare All Forms
Compare different forms of Hyaluronic Acid by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:
| Form | Tier | Steps |
Hyaluronic Acid (mg) |
Bioavailability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyaluronic Acid (Low Molecular Weight) | Tier 1 | 0 | — | Low molecular weight HA penetrates the skin more effectively, providing greater hydration and plumping effects. | View → |
| Hyaluronic Acid (Hydrolyzed) | Tier 2 | 1 | — | Hydrolyzed form of Hyaluronic acid which will be more easily absorbed. | View → |
| Hyaluronic Acid (Potassium Hyaluronate) | Tier 2 | 1 | — | Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. | View → |
| Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) | Tier 2 | 1 | — | Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. | View → |
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Hyaluronic Acid (Topical)
Topical Hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin by drawing in mois... |
Tier 2 | 1 | — | Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. | View → |
| Hyaluronic Acid (Oral) | Tier 3 | 3 | — | Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. | View → |
Scientific Evidence
Refer to scientific literature databases like PubMed for studies on oral hyaluronic acid. Search terms include 'oral hyaluronic acid skin hydration', 'oral hyaluronic acid joint health', and 'oral hyaluronic acid dry eye'.