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Hyaluronic Acid — Definition & Guide | The Fashion & Beauty

Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as: HA, Sodium Hyaluronate

A humectant that holds up to 1,000x its weight in water. Works best on damp skin, sealed with an occlusive. Low-molecular-weight forms penetrate deeper; high-molecular-weight forms sit on the surface and plump.

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