Sodium Hyaluronate

Other names: sodium hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Sodium Hyaluronate, also known as sodium hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate, is one of the main ingredients in about 50% of natural cosmetic products on the market. Its popularity in the cosmetic industry is mainly due to its ability to bind water, even in large quantities. Imagine that one gram of sodium hyaluronate can bind up to six litres of water. This property is mainly used in facial cosmetics to moisturise the skin. Classic examples of such products are moisturizing creams, serums, masks, but also make-up.

However, the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid is used not only in the cosmetics industry, but also in medicine. Due to its properties, sodium hyaluronate is an effective ingredient in the treatment of joints, specifically arthritis and osteoarthritis, where it acts as a lubricant and shock absorber. Sodium Hyaluronate is also frequently used in ophthalmology, where it is a component of eye drops and gels designed to moisturize and protect the eye. It is also used in veterinary medicine where it is part of injection solutions for the treatment and prevention of joint problems in horses. Sodium Hyaluronate can therefore be found in a wide range of products used to care for both human and animal bodies.