Hyaluronic acid and skin hydration

Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body and is used in skin-care products because of its ability to retain water. Cleveland Clinic explains its water-binding role. In a formula, that makes it one option for supporting hydration.¹

A finished product’s effect depends on more than the presence of this one ingredient. A shampoo, serum and cream have different formulas and different contact with the skin.

Hydration and exfoliation have different roles

Hyaluronic acid is used for hydration, not exfoliation. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid have different structures and uses, including exfoliation in suitable products. The word “acid” does not mean that all three work the same way.

It also does not tell you the pH of the complete formula. If pH is your question, read the guide to Happy Cappy product pH.

Hyaluronic acid in the Daily Wash

The Daily wash combines hyaluronic acid with other supporting ingredients, including glycerin, oat kernel extract and aloe vera. Together with the cleansing system, these make up the complete wash.

Use Happy Cappy Daily Shampoo & Body Wash daily or as often as needed. A wash is rinsed away, while a moisturizer or serum remains on the skin. Results from leave-on hyaluronic acid products should not be assumed for this rinse-off formula. The Daily Wash is intended for everyday cleansing of dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin; hyaluronic acid’s presence does not make it an eczema medicine.

The current Medicated wash and Moisturizing Cream formulas do not list hyaluronic acid. The cream provides moisture through its own combination of ingredients, including glycerin and petrolatum.

Hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate

Sodium hyaluronate is a salt form related to hyaluronic acid. You may see either name on skin-care products, but they are distinct ingredient-list names. Happy Cappy Daily wash lists Hyaluronic Acid.

A familiar name can help you understand a formula; it cannot guarantee that it will suit every person with sensitive skin. Check the other ingredients too, especially if you have a known allergy or have reacted to a product before.

Sources and formula details

• Cleveland Clinic: hyaluronic acid
• Happy Cappy ingredient hub: current formula lists