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Moisturizing

Glucose

vitamin-c-lv5
Moisturizing
INCI: Glucose
In short · TL;DR
Category
Moisturizing
Effect
A monosaccharide moisturizing ingredient that hydrates skin and smooths its condition
Concentration
Generally 0.1-3% (varies by product)
Effect
A monosaccharide moisturizing ingredient that hydrates skin and smooths its condition
Mechanism
As a monosaccharide it is hygroscopic and assists moisture retention in the stratum corneum. Also used to adjust the feel of the formulation
Typical concentration
Generally 0.1-3% (varies by product)
Onset
Immediately after application
Cautions
As a reducing sugar, note in formulation that it can cause discoloration and serve as a microbial nutrient source. Low irritation for topical use
Evidence & references
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5793
Journal

Related Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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