The ingredient, explained

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate has direct topical and laboratory research.

Humectant

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Humectant: Helps attract and retain moisture.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Laboratory and human research

The authors reported changes in wrinkle measurements with topical acetylated hyaluronate and reduced matrix-degrading signals in laboratory models.

What this does not tell us

Three small female panels used a specified molecular weight and acetylation preparation; findings do not transfer to unmodified HA or every acetylated preparation.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 34708918 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of supplied local candidates (0 candidate records), selective exact-name title/abstract screening, and targeted indexed primary-source searches. Not a systematic review or a claim of exhaustive coverage.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.