Sodium hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid — a humectant that binds water in the upper layers of skin so it looks plumper and feels more comfortable.
- INCI name
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Also called
- Hyaluronic acid salt, HA
- Category
- Humectant
- In these formulas
- Snatched, Pinky Promise, Blue Me Away, Grow With The Flo
What is Sodium Hyaluronate?
- Smaller and more stable in formula than raw hyaluronic acid, which is why most modern serums use the salt form.
- It appears across the Glo Key range as the hydration backbone under each hero peptide.
What does the research cover?
- A long-established cosmetic humectant with a strong safety record.
- Works by holding water — so it needs an occlusive step on top in dry air.
Who is Sodium Hyaluronate best for?
- Dehydrated skin
- Fine lines that look worse when skin is dry
- Everyone, basically
How do you use Sodium Hyaluronate?
- Apply to slightly damp skin, then seal with moisturiser.
- In very dry or air-conditioned environments, never leave it bare — it needs a layer over the top.
What does it pair with?
- Everything
What should you avoid layering with it?
- Leaving it unsealed in dry air.
Sodium Hyaluronate questions
Is sodium hyaluronate better than hyaluronic acid?
It is the salt form of the same molecule — smaller and more stable in formula, which is why it is used in most modern serums.
