Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, humectant agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence1,968 products (2.12% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches390

Used in

Serums 24%General Moisturizers 14.4%Toners 11.6%Face Cleansers 5.1%Sheet Masks 4.8%Eye Moisturizers 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid do in skincare?
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid functions as a hair conditioning, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (24% of its uses).

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