Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Clear, viscous gel with high slip
Typical Strength
0.1%–2%
Formulations
3 compounds
Formula
(C₁₄H₂₁NO₁₁)ₙ
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Glycosaminoglycan that holds up to 1,000× its weight in water, creating a hydration reservoir in the stratum corneum and supporting dermal volume.
What compounding can change
When Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Available In
Formulations with Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Tretinoin / Niacinamide / Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Retinoid program with barrier-friendly add-ons (niacinamide/HA).
GHK-Cu / Niacinamide / Hyaluronic Acid Cream
Copper tripeptide (GHK-Cu) cream, compounded to the prescriber's order.
Hyaluronic Acid / Vitamin C / GHK-Cu / Argireline Serum
Calming, peptide-rich recovery serum designed for post-microneedling and post-RF aftercare.
Commonly paired with
These ingredients frequently appear alongside Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) in our formulations.
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.