Find out if using the ubiquitous skincare component hyaluronic acid is safe for children and teenagers.

Because it is soluble (it dissolves in water), biocompatible (it doesn't affect the body), and biodegradable, hyaluronic acid is a good choice for skincare products.Kmart removed a "hyaluronic acid cleansing balm" from its shelves earlier this month after a teenager who used the beauty product was admitted to the hospital with impaired vision and eye pain. The substance that triggered this response is unknown.

Kmart removed a "hyaluronic acid cleansing balm" from its shelves earlier this month after a teenager who used the beauty product was admitted to the hospital with impaired vision and eye pain. The substance that triggered this response is unknown. Kmart announced in a statement that it was taking the product off the market while it looked into the matter. "We would like to reassure our customers that our cosmetics are made to meet both Australian and European standards for ingredients," the merchant added.However, as a skincare element, what effects can hyaluronic acid have on your skin? Are teens and tweens safe to use it? The sugar-based molecule known as hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, which is naturally present in connective tissue, joint fluid, skin, and eyes.