Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid?
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Is Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010