Humectants
Sodium hyaluronate
It forms hydrated films and changes slip, cushion, and surface feel, with molecular-weight distribution affecting sensory behavior.
- INCI
- SODIUM HYALURONATE
- CAS
- 9067-32-7
- Also known as
- hyaluronic acid sodium salt · sodium hyaluronate
- Function
- Humectants
Ingredient answer
What is Sodium hyaluronate?
Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid used as a water-binding polymer in hydrating skin and hair formulas.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Prevent clumping during hydration and confirm molecular weight, solids, preservation, shear sensitivity, and compatibility with the complete water phase.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- hydrating serums
- lotions and creams
- hair conditioners
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Balance the level with climate, sensory goals, and the rest of the water-binding system.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
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