Acetyl glucosamine
Ingredient information
- INCI name: ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE
- CAS number : 10036-64-3
- Function: Skin conditioning (Maintains skin in good condition).
- Versatile antioxidant.
- Offers skin soothing properties.
- Helps skin produce its own hyaluronic acid.
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference).
Description of acetyl glucosamine
Acetyl glucosamine is a versatile antioxidant. It is particularly effective at evening out skin tone when combined with niacinamide.
One of the particularly beneficial aspects of acetyl glucosamine is that it helps the skin naturally produce hyaluronic acid, a fundamental component that helps the skin maintain its moisture and elasticity.
Technically speaking, acetyl glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide (simple sugar).
This ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics. It can be used in leave-on products at a concentration of up to 8% without any problems.
INCI Beauty rating: Green
The ingredients in this dictionary are evaluated based on validated and peer-reviewed scientific research. Our main source is the French application INCI Beauty, which itself relies on European cosmetics regulations and various scientific reference bodies.
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