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Hyaluronic Acid Powder (HMW) - Essentially Natural

Hyaluronic Acid Powder (HMW) - Essentially Natural

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INCI: Sodium hyaluronate

Hyaluronic Acid Powder is a cosmetic grade sodium hyaluronate used to prepare hydrating gels, serums, and water-based solutions. This high molecular weight version is commonly chosen for a cushioning, moisture-supporting skin feel and is best suited to formulation rather than direct use. It is water soluble, but it needs time to hydrate properly, so slow mixing and resting time are an important part of working with it. This is a raw material, not a ready-to-use serum.

♡ Why we love it: We choose to stock Hyaluronic Acid Powder because it gives formulators precise control over texture, strength, and final product style. It is a practical ingredient for makers who want to build their own gel and serum systems rather than rely only on pre-made solutions.

More info on how to use hyaluronic acid:  Formulating With Hyaluronic Acid

Learn how to formulate:  The Beginner's Guide To Cosmetic Formulation

This product is certified: Beauty Without Cruelty.

Need detailed info? COAs and SDSs are available — just send us the product name and batch number, and we’ll gladly share them with you.
  • INCI Name: Sodium Hyaluronate
  • Grade: Cosmetic grade, high molecular weight
  • Form: Fine powder
  • Solubility: Water soluble
  • Typical Usage Rate: 0.01-2%
  • pH: 7
  • Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place
  • Making hydrating facial serums and gels
  • Adding slip and a more cushioned feel to water-based products
  • Supporting moisture feel in toners and lotions
  • Preparing stock solutions for easier batching and formulation work

    Hyaluronic Acid Powder Is For:

  • Formulators making water-based serums and gels
  • Dry-feeling skincare routines that prefer water-light hydration
  • Makers who want a high molecular weight sodium hyaluronate option
  • DIY batches where a stock solution helps simplify repeated use

    • Hyaluronic Acid Powder Is Not For:

  • Direct dry application onto the skin
  • Oil-only formulations
  • Fast, no-rest mixing processes
  • Ready-to-use skincare without prior preparation
  • As a Stock Solution: Sprinkle into water and allow it to hydrate for a few hours or overnight, then blend until fully dispersed.
  • As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Include in the heated phase or cool down phase depending on your process and formula design.
  • Processing Tip: Mix slowly and avoid dumping the full amount in at once, as this can lead to clumping.
  • Processing Tip: Add a broad-spectrum preservative if you want a prepared water-based solution to have a usable shelf life.
  • For external use only
  • Avoid inhaling powder
  • Use clean, sanitised tools and containers
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Keep tightly closed between uses

Q: Why does Hyaluronic Acid Powder need hydration time?
A: The powder absorbs water slowly and needs time to fully swell and form a smooth solution.

Q: Can it be applied directly to the skin as a dry powder?
A: No. It should first be prepared into a suitable water-based solution or formulation.

Q: Can it be used at high percentages?
A: It can, but higher levels may feel tacky or form very thick gels, so many formulas stay below 2%.

Q: Do I need a preservative when making a solution?
A: If you plan to store a water-based solution for repeat use, an appropriate preservative is recommended.

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Gail. H. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Love this product used 250 of cooled boiling

Love this product used 250 of cooled boiling water to the amount I bought only mistake I made was to stir as it add in and allow to set for 6 hrs ..Highly recommend purchasing this product

Hi Gail,

Thank you so much for the lovely review - and for sharing your experience with the hyaluronic acid! 🤗

It can definitely be one of those ingredients that teaches you a little something the first time you work with it. 😄 I really appreciate you sharing what you learnt about adding it and giving it enough time to fully hydrate and settle - that kind of real-world feedback is so helpful to us and to other DIYers too. 🙌

We’re SUPER glad you’re loving the product, Gail. Thank you for taking the time to recommend it! 💓✨

Aiden & The EN Team

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Larissa (Durban, ZA)
Works well don’t forget to buy a geo guard if

Works well don’t forget to buy a geo guard if you’re making in bulk

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Francis d. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Hyaluronic Acod

LOVING YOUR PRODUCT FOR MY DIY SKIN CREAMS.

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Virginia S. (Pretoria, ZA)
Hyaluronic Acid 5g

Excellent product and service!! Made my very 1st serum for a fraction of the retail price. Will definitely buy again!

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Jessica E. (Durban, ZA)
HA

A huge player in a scent free face moisturiser i created for acne. Absolutely divine. Ive had great feedback. This is a must have.

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Liezl J. (Pretoria, ZA)
Wow- super soft skin

This is magic!!!! My skin feels sooo smooth and soft! Thank you for your guidance in mixing this perfectly!

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Mpho M. (Bloemfontein, ZA)
Hyaluronic acid powder

The best!!

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Lynette D.B. (Vanderbijlpark, ZA)
Hyaluronic Acid Powder

Thanks for the prompt delivery!!! I made my own serum with the Hyaluronic Acid Powder and the quality is amazing and my product turned out to be perfect.

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Mafusi R.N. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Great product

I use just a small amount in my face serums and lipglosses. And I’m seeing great results.

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R.S. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Amazing product

I am so happy with this purchase, Its always such a pleasure to order my items from your store, and I love the extra little samples you include, it just makes it that much more special. I wish you stocked everything I need simply because your service delivery is so good.

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Helen B. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Hyaluronic Acid Powder

Wow, love this new power, made my very own serum which turned out amazing. The quality of this and actually everything I have purchased from essentially natural has not failed me, I have just started to formulate my own products and can rely on the quality and especially the service from them. 🙏🫶🏻

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H.B. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Happy dance making my own

Wow another product to me collection that I have wanted to make. It is so exciting to find the ingredients you need at your favourite online store. Thank you again for amazing ingredients and exceptional service.
It worked, made my own serum 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

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N.T. (Cape Town, ZA)
Suburb quality

Best HA ever and great value for money to make your own 1% solution for serums.

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annelie m. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Great ti make serums

This is great formulation and I will never buy hyaluronic from any other retail. Works great.

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Therese R. (Uitenhage, ZA)
Hyaluronic acid

A great product, easy to use from powder. Just a small amount needed in my personal beauty routine.

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Christina R. (Cape Town, ZA)
Love it!

I usually order my HA powder from overseas as it was never available in South Africa and I'm so glad to get it now from my favorite online shop! It makes for a nice, thick serum which means, you only need to use a tiny drop to hydrate a whole face. Love it!!!!

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K.H. (Cape Town, ZA)
H acid

It made a very thick consistency for a 1% solution, I require something of a lower molecular weight as it is hard to handle.

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Lulama N. (Johannesburg, ZA)

Hydrating and easy to work with

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Elna P. (Pretoria, ZA)
Hyaloronic powder

Very pleased with my purchase, very easy to work with the powder, it's a great product to include in my face care products.Thank you EN for assistance in every detail!

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Alida S. (Pretoria, ZA)
Hyaluronic Acid

Best decision I've made is to include this product in my daily routine. Easy to use and super effective!

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Simamukele H. (Durban, ZA)

My skin is beautiful ..so easy to work with making different products .

Love it.

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Tshilidzi M. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Hyaluronic Acid

Probably the most expensive ingredient I’ve ever used in my DIYs, the product is so delicate you can’t afford to make mistake with it.. I love it though

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Isabel S. (Cape Town, ZA)
Hyaluric acid powder

Fantastic product. I made my own serum in seconds.

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isabel

What is the exact recipe to make this serum
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How much distilled water
how many grams per/distilled water
Researched that some preservative should be added like leucidal liquid - what do you stock

Essentially Natural

Hi Isabel,

Absolutely! 😊
Here is an example of a simple 100g, 1% Hyaluronic Acid serum. I would work by weight rather than volume:
- 1g Hyaluronic Acid Powder
- 98g distilled/deionised water
- 1g Geogard 221

Mix the Geogard 221 into your water first, then gently sprinkle the Hyaluronic Acid Powder over the surface. Allow it several hours - ideally overnight - to fully hydrate before mixing until smooth. Our HMW Hyaluronic Acid can be used at 0.01–2%, and a water-based serum that you intend to keep definitely does need suitable preservation.

We don’t currently stock Leucidal Liquid, but Geogard 221 is our go-to broad-spectrum option and works very nicely for this kind of water-based serum. 🤗
If you wanted to make 250g, you could simply scale that to 2.5g Hyaluronic Acid, 245g water and 2.5g Geogard 221.

We hope that helps! Do reach out if you have any further queries.

Warm regards,
Aiden

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Sam

Do you have the LMW as well? I would like to combine them both

Essentially Natural

Good morning Sam

Thanks for reaching out! I hope you are well!

No unfortunately we don't.
However, we do stock Triluronic Acid, which contains a blend of three molecular weights for multi-level skin hydration:

• High Molecular Weight
• Medium Molecular Weight
• Low Molecular Weight

Please let me know if you need further assistance - I am here to help!

Kindest regards
Anika

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Adri

Hi, is this a food grade quality? If you wanted to take it with MSm powder? Thank you

Essentially Natural

Hi there Adri,

Our Hyaluronic Acid Powder is purely intended for external use. It has not been certified Food Grade.

We hope that helps.

Kindest regards,
Aiden

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