Sodium Hyaluronate (Low Molecular Weight)
LMW Sodium hyaluronate / Nano-HA (<50kDa)
Low molecular weight HA (<50kDa or <10kDa variants); penetrates into epidermis more than high MW HA; signals skin repair through CD44 receptor; anti-inflammatory through HA fragments; important to specify MW range in claims; well-tolerated
Function & Common Use
Skin Conditioning / Humectant / Active
Active Ingredient
Deep hydration serums anti-aging products
Biotechnological
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Hyaluronate (Low Molecular Weight) safe to use in skincare?
Sodium Hyaluronate (Low Molecular Weight) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Low molecular weight HA (<50kDa or <10kDa variants); penetrates into epidermis more than high MW HA; signals skin repair through CD44 receptor; anti-inflammatory through HA fragments; important to specify MW range in claims; well-tolerated
Is Sodium Hyaluronate (Low Molecular Weight) allowed in India?
Sodium Hyaluronate (Low Molecular Weight) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Sodium Hyaluronate (Low Molecular Weight) used for in cosmetics?
Sodium Hyaluronate (Low Molecular Weight) functions as: Skin Conditioning / Humectant / Active. It is commonly found in: Deep hydration serums anti-aging products.
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