Benefits
Skin hydration
Oral hyaluronic acid supports the skin's ability to hold moisture, improving hydration and a plump, healthy appearance from the inside.
Elasticity and smoothness
In a clinical study, the full-spectrum hyaluronan improved skin elasticity and profile measures, supporting firmness and a smoother surface.
Joint fluid role (not measured in the cited study)
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of joint fluid, and oral hyaluronic acid is sometimes taken for joint comfort. This was not measured in the ExceptionHYAL skin study cited on this page, and no joint trial of this product is cited.
Mechanism of action
Water-binding matrix
Hyaluronic acid holds many times its weight in water, supporting the moisture content and volume of the skin's extracellular matrix.
Multi-weight signaling
Different molecular weights of hyaluronan signal differently to skin cells, and the full spectrum is intended to support both hydration and renewal.
Clinical trials
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 200 mg/day oral full-spectrum hyaluronan on skin parameters. (Michelotti et al. 2021, European Journal of Dermatology)
60 adult women with mild-to-moderate skin ageing signs; 28 days.
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 60 women over 28 days, the active arm showed improved skin hydration (+10.6%), reduced wrinkle depth (-18.8%) and volume (-17.6%), and increased elasticity and firmness (+5.1%).