{"id":23837,"date":"2026-04-30T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T00:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.stories.amorepacific.com\/en\/?p=23837"},"modified":"2026-04-30T18:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:16:25","slug":"amorepacific-hyaluronic-acid-the-research-behind-a-single-drop-of-moisture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.stories.amorepacific.com\/en\/amorepacific-hyaluronic-acid-the-research-behind-a-single-drop-of-moisture\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyaluronic Acid: The Research Behind a Single Drop of Moisture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When I was a new researcher, my mentor would tell me to try applying ingredients directly to my skin whenever I had a spare moment. Even an ingredient used in small amounts can be fully felt in a finished product, my mentor would say \u2014 and building up that sensory memory by testing ingredients firsthand goes a long way toward making great products. It\u2019s much like how, when we eat, we can taste every ingredient in a dish, whether its contribution is bold or subtle. So, I\u2019d like to share the story of my favorite ingredients from those days: the ones I looked forward to applying every single day whenever I got a free moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The subject of my first column is hyaluronic acid, my personal favorite ingredient, which even in its diluted form felt as good as a complete finished product on its own.
\nHyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance capable of attracting 300 to 1,000 times its own weight in moisture, and its exceptional hydrating power has made it a staple ingredient across the beauty and health industries. Most of us are already familiar with it \u2014 it turns up in artificial tears, skincare products, and aesthetic filler treatments alike.
\nWhat\u2019s interesting is that hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our bodies, found in the skin, joints, and eyes. Because it is a substance native to the human body, it offers high biocompatibility and a strong safety profile, which is why it is used in applications ranging from medical materials to cosmetic ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Amorepacific\u2019s history with hyaluronic acid research runs remarkably deep. From early on, the company moved well beyond simply purchasing and using the ingredient, committing instead to in-house production and ongoing research to advance the technology.<\/p>\n

Amorepacific\u2019s journey into hyaluronic acid research dates back to the 1980s.<\/p>\n

As biotechnology for producing and processing materials using living organisms began to take hold in that decade, large-scale production of natural substances became possible. Amorepacific R&I Center, always quick to adapt to the currents of the times, soon launched its own full-scale research into hyaluronic acid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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