Humectant

Active: Hyaluronic Acid

Also known as HA
INCI: HYALURONIC ACID
CAS 9004-61-9
Skin conditioning agent, humectant
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Skin conditioning agent, humectant

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning agent, humectant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL1333 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

Animal-sourced HA (rooster comb) must be free of pathogenic viruses, infectious agents, and biologically-derived impurities. Bacterial fermentation-derived HA is nearly endotoxin-free. No genotoxicity, no reproductive toxicity, acute oral LD50 >1200 mg/kg in mice.

US Note

Permitted — no CFR restriction; also used as inactive ingredient in FDA-approved drugs at up to 0.01% topical

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9004-61-9
INCI
HYALURONIC ACID
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026