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Hydrator / Humectant

Potassium Hyaluronate

Often labeled as: HA Salt

The salt form of HA that pumps water into the cell.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

The potassium salt of Hyaluronic Acid. It works similarly to Sodium Hyaluronate, but relies on potassium channels to deliver water even deeper into the epidermis.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Hydrates deeply, maintains osmotic balance in the skin, and plumps fine lines.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used in "multi-molecular" HA serums to hit different skin depths.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It dries the skin out because it is a salt.

The Science

In chemistry, these salts are highly hygroscopic, meaning they trap and hold massive amounts of water.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Potassium Hyaluronate