Taking a daily supplement of sodium hyaluronate for 12 weeks can make your cheeks 11.5% and forehead 7.2% more hydrated, and your skin looks and feels healthier.

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Oral sodium hyaluronate improves skin hydration, barrier function and signs of aging: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 150 healthy adults

Randomized Controlled Trial

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2025 Dec 20

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Oral sodium hyaluronate improves skin hydration, barrier function and signs of aging: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 150 healthy adults

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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-32758-5

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