hyaluronic acid
noun
hy·al·uron·ic acid
ˌhī(-ə)l-yu̇-ˈrä-nik 
: a viscous glycosaminoglycan chiefly of the matrix of tissues that occurs especially in the vitreous humor, umbilical cord, synovial fluid, and loose connective tissue and serves especially as a structural element and lubricant
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What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid, also known as HA, is a naturally-occurring substance known for its hydration properties.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The benefits of hyaluronic acid A highly tolerable active ingredient in skincare, hyaluronic acid can even help with the penetration of other topical skin products.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Formulated with a nourishing blend of crosslinked hyaluronic acid to up the ante on hydration, plus a tripeptide complex, antioxidant-rich carnosine, and alteromonas ferment extracts, which have water-binding properties.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Voluma, part of the Juvederm family, is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler designed for restoring volume to the cheeks, mid-face and chin.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024
And today’s hyaluronic acids are far past the days of simple, pure hyaluronic acid.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
The eye cream is packed with beauty favorites including collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, and glycerin.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
But don’t be scared of its gripping qualities, this primer is also formulated with skin-friendly ingredients such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to add a bit of extra moisture, too.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Ingredients-wise, Graf recommends seeking out moisture-boosting ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and peptides.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The benefits of hyaluronic acid A highly tolerable active ingredient in skincare, hyaluronic acid can even help with the penetration of other topical skin products.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Formulated with a nourishing blend of crosslinked hyaluronic acid to up the ante on hydration, plus a tripeptide complex, antioxidant-rich carnosine, and alteromonas ferment extracts, which have water-binding properties.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Voluma, part of the Juvederm family, is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler designed for restoring volume to the cheeks, mid-face and chin.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024
And today’s hyaluronic acids are far past the days of simple, pure hyaluronic acid.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
The eye cream is packed with beauty favorites including collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, and glycerin.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
But don’t be scared of its gripping qualities, this primer is also formulated with skin-friendly ingredients such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to add a bit of extra moisture, too.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Ingredients-wise, Graf recommends seeking out moisture-boosting ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and peptides.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
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hyaluronic acid
noun
hy·al·uron·ic acid
ˌhīl-yu̇-ˌrän-ik-
ˌhī-əl-yu̇-
ˌhī-əl-yu̇-
: a viscous glycosaminoglycan that occurs especially in the vitreous body, the umbilical cord, and synovial fluid and as a cementing substance in the subcutaneous tissue
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