Pore Clog Checker

Is Sodium Hyaluronate Pore-Clogging?

Low risk ยท 0/5Humectant

On the comedogenic scale Sodium Hyaluronate scores only 0 out of 5, placing it in the low-risk, pore-friendly range.

Comedogenic rating
0/5 ยท Low risk
Irritancy
0/5
Category
Humectant

What is Sodium Hyaluronate?

Sodium Hyaluronate falls into the humectant category โ€” a humectant that draws water into the skin. The salt form of hyaluronic acid, rated 0/5. A universally tolerated humectant.

Where Sodium Hyaluronate shows up

As a humectant that draws water into the skin, Sodium Hyaluronate typically appears in serums, toners, and moisturisers of every kind. Separately from clogging, its irritancy is rated 0/5 โ€” low, so it's unlikely to sting or sensitise on its own.

Is Sodium Hyaluronate bad for acne-prone skin?

That low score makes Sodium Hyaluronate a reasonable choice even for acne-prone skin. As always, individual reactions vary, but it is not a likely cause of clogged pores.

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Sources

Informational only, not medical advice. Comedogenic ratings are a screening guide; individual skin varies.