skin hydration

Every compound in the sci-wiki that affects skin hydration; the ones you can source are floated to the front, then the reference-only entries. Tap any for the full entry, mechanism, and outlets.

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Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid, also called hyaluronan, is a large sugar molecule, an anionic glycosaminoglycan, found throughout the body's connective tissues, skin, joints, and eyes. It binds large amounts of water and provides lubrication and structure to the extracellular matrix. Widely used in medicine and cosmetics, it appears in joint injections for osteoarthritis, eye surgery fluids, dermal fillers, wound dressings, and oral supplements marketed for skin and joint health.

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Dermatological

Ammonium Lactate

Ammonium lactate is a topical skin preparation made from lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, partly neutralized with ammonia to form its ammonium salt. It is used as a moisturizer and mild keratolytic to treat dry, rough, and scaly skin, including conditions such as xerosis, ichthyosis, and keratosis pilaris. It is sold in lower-strength over-the-counter products and higher-strength prescription formulations, under brand names such as AmLactin and Lac-Hydrin [1][3].

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