What is "HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID" and what does it do?

Role: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

Family: HYALURONIC ACID,Hydrolyzed,Natural or hemisynthesized polymer

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is a low-molecular-weight version of hyaluronic acid (HA), an important natural skin moisturizer. It comes in different forms depending on its molecular weight.

Role and benefits of Hydrolyzed HA
In the skin, HA acts like a sponge to retain water, making the skin plumper and more elastic. Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, because of its small size, can offer specific benefits.

The ultra-low molecular weight version of hydrolyzed HA is the subject of debate due to its potential pro-inflammatory effect.
Very small hyaluronic acid molecules can activate macrophages, which are immune cells, to produce inflammatory chemokines.
Very small hyaluronic acid molecules can also induce the production of interferons, which are molecules involved in the immune response.

Very small hyaluronic acid molecules can induce cytokine production, contributing to inflammation.

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