Humectant

Sodium Heparosan

INCI: SODIUM HEPAROSAN

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Sodium Heparosan?

Sodium Heparosan is the sodium salt of the mucopolysaccharide comprised of repeating units of β-D-glucuronic acid and N-acetyl- a-D-glucosamine.

Its declared cosmetic functions are humectant, skin protecting and viscosity controlling.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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