Products with Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Why the smallest hyaluronic acid fragments matter

Standard hyaluronic acid is a large molecule that largely rests on the surface. Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate has been enzymatically cut into much shorter chains, so it settles into the outermost layers instead of sitting on top — which is why formulators tend to pair the two rather than swap one for the other. At ELLEMES it clusters heavily in SkinBetter Science: Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum, Mystro Active Balance Serum, Even Tone Correcting Serum and Techno Neck Perfecting Cream all carry it, as does Epicutis Lipid Recovery Mask for Face.

Is hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate better than regular hyaluronic acid?

Neither is better — they behave differently. The hydrolyzed form works below the surface, while full-size hyaluronic acid holds water at the top layer and gives an immediate plumped look. The formulas above use both, which is generally the more useful approach for dehydrated skin.

How to shop at ELLEMES

Every product here is stocked at our Sandy Springs medical spa and sold as an authorized retailer, so what you order is the same batch our providers dispense in the treatment room.

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