A novel compound is disclosed said compound comprising hyaluronic acid, optionally cross linked, or an oligomer optionally cross linked, dimer or monomer thereof, which is salified or at least partially salified with carnosine, wherein the carnosine is in the form of an L- or D- enantlomer or a racemate a process for producing this compound, its cosmetic and therapeutic use as well as pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing the same are also disclosed.
