Potassium Hyaluronate

Potassium Hyaluronate is the potassium salt of hyaluronic acid, a water-soluble polysaccharide. Serums and creams use it to attract and hold moisture on the skin's surface, giving a plump feel and better slip across skin types.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A form of hyaluronic acid that draws in moisture for plump, dewy skin.
Category
Hydration, Barrier Support, Sensitive Skin, Soothing
Type
Humectant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Great

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Draws water into the outer skin layers to ease tightness and boost a dewy, supple look. Helps smooth the feel of skin without heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in hydrating gels, toners, moisturizers, and sheet masks to layer lightweight moisture.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally well tolerated and unlikely to irritate when used in typical cosmetic concentrations. Suitable for daily use for most skin types; discontinue if unusual sensitivity occurs.

Is Potassium Hyaluronate a Good Ingredient?

Great rating because hyaluronic acid salts have strong support for improving skin hydration, are stable in water-based formulas, and tend to show low irritation across skin types.

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