What is hyaluronic acid – and is it OK for kids and teens to use this common skincare ingredient?

What is hyaluronic acid – and is it OK for kids and teens to use this common skincare ingredient?

Kmart recently pulled a ‘hyaluronic acid cleansing balm’ from its shelves after a teenager was hospitalised with eye pain. But hyaluronic acid itself is usually safe.

What is hyaluronic acid and is it really ok for teens to use in skincare?

It might be a common skincare ingredient, but is hyaluronic acid safe? Zoe Porter and Laurence Orlando report.

Learn about a teenager who used a hyaluronic acid product on his face and ended up in the hospital due to an allergic reaction in his eyes. Plus, some skincare tips. Younger skin requires a different type of care to maintain elasticity and hydration. In early March 2025, Kmart removed a cleansing balm containing hyaluronic acid from its shelves after a teenager who used the product was hospitalized with severe eye pain and blurred vision. It is …