What Is Sodium Hyaluronate? And How It Can Help Your Skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium hyaluronate is a potent humectant that delivers water-based moisture to dull and dryskin, helping to normalize hydration. This replenishing ingredient is used to moisturize, reduceinflammation, and restore suppleness.

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What is sodium hyaluronate?

Sodium hyaluronate is the water-soluble salt derived from hyaluronic acid (HA), found in thebody’s connective tissues and skin. It can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water and is moreshelf-stable in cosmetic formulations than HA. The sodium hyaluronate used in most skincareproducts is synthetically manufactured using wheat fermentation.

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What are the benefits of sodium hyaluronate?

Sodium hyaluronate pulls ambient water into the skin to deliver multiple benefits. Owing to itslow molecular weight, it can penetrate the deeper layers without leaving a heavy or oilyresidue. It is a lightweight hydrator and does not clog pores, making this a go-to ingredient foroily or acne-prone skin. Consider the benefits of sodium hyaluronate:

Helps the skin retain moisture
Plumps skin to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Smooths rough texture
Protects the skin’s moisture barrier
Leaves a dewy finish
Helps with wound healing
Regulates overactive sebaceous glands
Has a protective effect on collagen production

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Helps with these environmental & lifestyle factors:

Sodium hyaluronate reduces the effects of the following lifestyle and environmental factors on your skin.

Cuts through the mineral deposits to lessen hard water’s effects on your skin. Hard water causes accumulation of soap scum and minerals which break down the lipid barriers that protect our skin and trigger chronic dryness, clogged pores, inflammation and rosacea.

Keeps your skin healthy even if you spend a lot of time in the sun. The sun's heat dries out areas of unprotected skin and ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause burning and photoaging.

Keeps your skin hydrated and supple by locking in moisture even if you live in a region with dry air. Air that lacks humidity tends to dry skin out and cause itching, flaking or cracking of the skin.

Sodium hyaluronate helps with these skin types:

Dry Skin
As a humectant, it pulls in water from the air and helps to retain moisture to keep your skin hydrated.

Normal Skin
It is great for oily skin as it leaves minimal emollient residue and does not clog pores.

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Good for these age ranges:

Sodium hyaluronate is beneficial for people in the following age ranges.

It refines the skin, making it smoother, creating a more even skin tone, a brighter appearance, and gives you radiant skin from within.

It is a perfect fit to address the primary skin care concerns for people in their 20s and early 30s. Make it a part of your regular skin care routine for healthy, beautiful skin.

This is a great time to make it a part of your skincare routine as you start thinking about incorporating more ingredients with anti-aging benefits.

It is a great bet for consistent, everyday incorporation in your skincare routine as it not only will tighten up your anti-aging regimen but also help you achieve firmer, more youthful skin.

As skin matures, it tends to lose hydration and feel dry. This helps hydrate and plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Sodium hyaluronate works well with these other ingredients

Sodium hyaluronate works synergistically with most skincare ingredients as it is a neutral humectant. You will often find it in nourishing serums and formulas enriched with Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, pomegranate extract, licorice root extract, or peptides.

Vitamin C

A brightening, firming antioxidant that promotes collagen production and helps fade dark spots and discoloration

Vitamin E

Antioxidant that fights inflammation and moisturizes skin.

Pomegranate Extract

v2Improves skin firmness and elasticity, brightens dull complexions, and protects from environmental pollutants

Peptides

Support the production of collagen and promote healthy, younger-looking skin

Usage Guide

In terms of keeping skin cells hydrated and plump, serums are some of the most effective
sodium hyaluronate products and should be applied to slightly damp skin after cleansing. The
maximum concentration of sodium hyaluronate should be no more than 2%-- any higher can
have the opposite effect and dehydrate the skin.

This versatile humectant is suitable for all skin types and leaves a glowing-- not greasy-- finish. If
you are using a serum, be sure to apply an occlusive moisturizer afterward to seal in the
hydrating benefits, followed by a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Sodium hyaluronate can be a
savior during winter months when the skin can become very parched.

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What is sodium hyaluronate found in?

This hyaluronic acid derivative is used in a wide variety of cosmeceuticals and skincare,including serums, creams, hydrating gels, and eye creams. Sodium hyaluronate is also used tomake lubricating eye drops and nasal sprays.

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Is sodium hyaluronate suitable for sensitive skin?

Sodium hyaluronate is a non-irritating ingredient that reduces inflammation and is welltolerated by sensitive skin. In fact, research suggests that sodium hyaluronate can ease rosacea symptoms, such as redness, papules, burning, and dry patches.

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Things to keep in mind

Side effects of sodium hyaluronate

Allergic reactions to topical sodium hyaluronate are possible but rare as this water-soluble salt is produced by the body-- which reduces the chance of redness, irritation, or itching. Because it is a naturally occurring molecule in the body, it is a primary component of dermal fillers.
Ingredients to avoid with sodium hyaluronate

This superstar ingredient can be used safely with other actives-- there have been no adverse reactions reported.

Find out if you need sodium hyaluronate

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