With the skincare industry experiencing major growth in the last decade, many discussions have circled around the ingredients found in everyday products. In recent years, hyaluronic acid in particular has come to consumers’ attention as social media put a spotlight on this powerhouse ingredient. Hyaluronic acid, or hyaluronan, is a natural compound found in connective tissue and skin, where it plays a key role in certain cellular functions. It was first discovered in the mid-1900s, though it took off as a cosmetic ingredient closer to the beginning of the 21st century.
Sodium hyaluronate, the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, is a common ingredient used in hyaluronic acid based products—and Jedwards has just added this material to our product catalog!
Sodium hyaluronate is a whitish, salt-like powder with minimal odor that is sparingly soluble in water. Its primary role in cosmetics is to attract and retain moisture, so it is largely utilized in daily moisturizers and anti-aging products. Our sodium hyaluronate was created via fermentation, the current standard for large-scale hyaluronic acid production.
Though hyaluronic acid has been a part of cosmetic formulations for quite a while, manufacturers have highlighted hyaluronic acid in their marketing more and more. Interestingly, many products labeling their products as containing hyaluronic acid use sodium hyaluronate instead of straight hyaluronic acid. Sodium hyaluronate is often more cost effective than hyaluronic acid, while delivering virtually the same benefits.
Typically, sodium hyaluronate has a lower molecular weight than hyaluronic acid. Our new product, however, is a high molecular weight variety of sodium hyaluronate, so it functions similarly to hyaluronic acid itself. Combining this ingredient with low molecular weight ingredients creates a product to deliver hydration on both a deep and surface level.
Its ability to lock in moisture makes it a highly effective component in skin and haircare products. Bulk sodium hyaluronate is a key ingredient in several personal-care items such as:
- Serums
- Moisturizers, lotions, and primers
- Eye creams
- Sheet masks
- Cleansers
- Exfoliants and toners
- Foundation, concealer, and lip products
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