sodium hyaluronate
what is it?
Sodium hyaluronate is a cream-like powder that is the naturally-derived salt of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid can be found naturally in the body, with the greatest concentrations found in the skin, connective tissue and eyes.
Hyaluronic acid’s main function is water retention so that skin cell’s retain water and your your tissues stay well lubricated and moist.
Hyaluronic acid has a variety of uses.It can be used in concentrations up to 2% as an anti-aging agent.
what does it do?
BRAHSTON uses sodium hyaluronate because it is a stable ingredient with exceptional humectant properties. Sodium hyaluronate works by pulling in moisture into the underlying layers of the skin by binding up to 1,000 times its own weight in water.
Sodium hyaluronate helps skin restore itself by strengthening the natural water barrier so your skin cells stay hydrated and healthy.
what do the experts say?
+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
SAFETY ASSESSMENT
SAFE
+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database
SAFETY RATING
1
According to EWG, sodium hyaluronate is rated as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.
+ Paula's Choice Skincare Ingredient Dictionary
INGREDIENT RATING
BEST