Beauty Actives Peptides Oral & topical

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a hydrating molecule that retains moisture, beneficial for skin and joint health.

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4 forms
Oral & topical

About Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide that is essential for retaining moisture in the skin and joints. It is widely utilized in beauty products and dietary supplements due to its exceptional hydrating properties, serving as a popular humectant in skincare formulations and contributing to joint health.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
7440

At a glance

Approval status

cosmetic

Compare All Forms

4 forms

Compare supplement forms of Hyaluronic acid by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

High Moderate Low
Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid
  • CAS: 9004-61-9
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Hyaluronic Acid
  • CAS: 9004-61-9
  • Label category: Synthetic (Fermentation)
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low molecular weight hyaluronic acid
  • CAS: 9004-61-9
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sodium hyaluronate
  • CAS: 9067-32-7
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

LMWHA

Type: Peptides

Category for Peptides ingredients

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Hyaluronic acid forms:

Joint Health Skin Hydration Moisture Retention Joint Lubrication Moisturization Skin Repair

And 2 more benefits...

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Hyaluronic acid forms:

None How serious: None Skin Irritation How serious: Mild

What does the research say?

Hyaluronic acid has been shown in various studies to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and overall appearance. It also plays a role in joint lubrication and health, making it beneficial for osteoarthritis treatment.