Sodium hyaluronate, with the chemical formula (C14H20NO11Na)n, is an inherent component in the human body. It is a kind of glucuronic acid and has no species specificity. It widely exists in the placenta, amniotic fluid, lens, articular cartilage, skin In tissues and organs such as the dermis. It is distributed in the cytoplasm and intercellular substance, and acts as a lubricant and nourisher to the cells and organelles contained therein. At the same time, it provides a microenvironment for cell metabolism.
It is a gel made by combining a natural "hyaluronic acid" of the human body with other drugs that promote cell regeneration and wrinkle reduction, and is used by injection.
Moisturizing effect is the most important function of sodium hyaluronate in cosmetics. Compared with other humectants, the relative humidity of the surrounding environment has little effect on its moisturizing property.
